Why NIA Court Issue Non-Bailable Warrant Against 12 Innocent Kuki-Zo?

The issuance of Non-Bailable Warrants to 12 Kuki-Zo individuals by the Special Judge NIA Imphal West, based on a case filed by Meitei OC at Lamshang PS, lacks proper verification. The FIR was based on the firing incident at K.Songlung, Hinnom Veng, and K.Twikun, all belonging to Kuki-Zo villages, attacked by Meitei militants Arambai Tenggol. Initiating the case through Lamshang PS by one Meitei SI, instead of by the victimised Kuki-Zo villagers is illogical, bias and Meitei-centric administration in the process.

According to the application filed by the OC of Lamsang police station Special Judge NIA Imphal west issued Non-Bailable Warrant to Mamang Kipgen (35) years, s/o Henkho Kipgen of Twikun village, (a member of CoTU), Ningthojam Satminthang alias Angongjao alias Minthangminim (35), s/o N Komonjao Singh of Twikun village, presently staying at Taphou Kuki village (KRA), Takhellambam Anand (45) s/o T Yaima Singh of K Songlung village (KIA), Lelen Hangshing (30) s/o Khukhohao of Twikun village (KRA), Sasat alias Boipu (45) s/o Tongkhohao alias Tongkhao of Twikun village (KRA), Gougou Lotzem (33) s/o Heihao Lotzem of Twikun village (KNF-MC), Haogulal (29) s/o Kamlien of Twikun village (KRA), Lamkhogin Doungel alias Lamgin alias Gigin s/o Ngeljahao Doungel of Patjang Kangchup village, Paojachup Sitlhou (22) s/o Heihao Sitlhou of Patjang Kangchup village (KNF-MC), Hemkhongam Hangshing of Kangchup village (KNF-MC), Sominthang Sitlhou (40) s/o Lunkhosei Sitlhou of Patjang Kangchup (KRA), Haokhopao Hangshing of Gamnom Sapermaina and self-styled publicity secretary of KNF-P/UPF, LH Stephen of Kangpokpi.

Among the 12 Kuki-Zo who were issuance NBW, two are village Chiefs, two drivers, one Village Secretary, two fabricated names and other five are innocent villagers. There is no even least evidence of linking them to KNF (MC), KNF and KIA. This baseless labelling by Lamshang Police SI as Kuki Insurgent and CoTU members was also denounce by Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU). The allegations against these individuals are unsubstantiated and need immediate rectification to prevent further flaming and unjust treatment.

Including the two accused Takhellambam Anand and Ningthoujam Satminthang over 10 Meitei families from Kangchup areas presently live with Kuki-Zo peacefully. Even one of the Meitei Lydia Lourembam was burned in ambulance by the Meitei mob along with half Meitei Tonshing (7yrs) and mother Meena (Meitei married to Kuki) belongs to the Meitei was buried in Kangpokpi district with the request of her husband Naobi. The identity of over 10 Meitei families not disclosed due to their safety measures. The global media are invited to come and can verify it.

The issuance of Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) by the Special Judge NIA Imphal West seemingly endangers the Kuki-Zo community's future, attributed to the Meitei-centric State Government's actions and false social media reports. Urgent review via impartial spot inquiries, consulting both communities and involving neutral third-party forces like Central paramilitary, is crucial. Withdrawal of the case by the Special Judge NIA Imphal West is imperative to prevent escalating animosity between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities, fostering reconciliation instead.