Suspected Arambai Tenggol members hijack vehicle belonging to Lamkang tribe leader at Kakching

In what seemed to be a complete breakdown of law and order situation in Manipur, suspected members of the Arambai Tenggol, a private Meitei militia group, have hijacked and forcefully took away a Creta car belonging to a Lamkang tribe leader on Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred at Kakching Lamkhai, opposite to the Petrol Pump near Vishal mart. The car belongs to the President of Lamkang Kurchuk Naokunpun (Lamkang Students' Union), Bepol Sankhil, Chandel district.

As per sources, it was learnt that the members of Arambai Tenggol hijacked the vehicle forcefully at gunpoint and took away the car.

Recently, the self-styled Commander-in-Chief of Arambai Tenngol, Korounganba Khuman, in an interview had said that the Arambai Tenngol did not support violence and it was formed to preserve and protect the culture and tradition of the Meitei.

In contrary to the claims made by the self-style Arambai leaders, many incidents have happened in the valley areas, which indicated that there was no law and order in the valley and that the Arambai Tenggol were given a free hand as per their whims and fancies.

In connection with the incident, the Naga Students' Union Chandel issued a press release stating that the Union condemned the action of a few miscreants claiming themselves as Arambai Tenggol and snatching away the vehicle (Bearing No. MN02C 5495 Creta Sx Black) of the President, Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun (Lamkang Naga Students' Union) at gun point at Kakching Lamkhai.

The Union, while claiming that they have been extending its peaceful flag right from the beginning of this current conflict, added that taking due advantage of the peace gesture of the Union for granted should not be considered as a weakness.

The Union also questioned the credibility of those organizations or civilians, who check vehicles at Kakching Lamkhai and elsewhere day and night.

The Union warned that the unwanted situation should not happen in future and if the vehicle is not returned within 48-hrs, the aftermath of the incident should not be peaceful.