Lamka, April 7: The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has strongly rejected allegations linking the Kuki-Zo community to the recent incident in Tronglaobi, stating that the claims are baseless and lack credible evidence.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, the ITLF clarified that any untoward incident affecting the Meitei community should not be automatically blamed on the Kuki-Zo people without proper investigation. The forum warned that such assumptions could increase misunderstanding and further escalate tensions between communities.
The ITLF pointed out that buffer zones separating Kuki-Zo and Meitei areas are heavily guarded by security forces, making it nearly impossible for individuals to cross undetected or carry out attacks. It also noted that Gelmol, the nearest Kuki village to Tronglaobi, is currently abandoned and occupied by CRPF personnel, which further weakens the allegations.
The forum emphasized that the Kuki-Zo community has consistently respected the buffer zones throughout the ongoing conflict. It added that past incidents have occurred only when these zones were breached from the other side.
Urging restraint, the ITLF called on authorities and the public to rely on verified facts and avoid making unproven accusations against the Kuki-Zo community.
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