What is the matter?
This violence started on Saturday night. Then seven-eight people attacked a person from Tangkhul Naga community in Liton village. However, the aggrieved party and the village head resolved the matter with mutual consent. A meeting was to be held on this on Sunday, but that meeting could not take place.
Instead, people from nearby Sikibung village attacked the house of the head of Liton Sarekhong. According to reports, villagers also opened fire near the police station. There was heavy stone pelting between two groups on Sunday night, after which the administration imposed restrictions. After this, houses of Tangkhul Naga community were set on fire at midnight on Monday. Kuki militants have been accused of this. After this, some houses of Kuki community were also burnt.
What did the Minister of State say?
State Minister Govinddas Konthoujam said that the situation is very tense. Till Monday morning, 17 houses were burnt, but now this number has increased to 21. Deputy Chief Minister L Dikho is present at the spot and is talking to the people. Additional security forces have been sent to restore peace.
Appeal to people to maintain peace
A big meeting was also held for peace. Tangkhul Naga Long, Assam Rifles officers, MLAs and representatives of the Kuki community participated in it. The Deputy Chief Minister said that both sides want peace and violence should stop. He called it a mischief of some people and appealed not to make it a big deal.
Chief Minister met the injured
Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh visited the hospital to inquire about the condition of the injured. He has appealed to all communities to maintain peace and brotherhood. The Chief Minister said that the situation is now under control and the injured will be given full assistance.
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