‘Grave mistake’: Kuki-Zo Council on killing of six Naga hostages in Manipur
Organisation, however, alleges ‘selective security operations’ during recent tensions
The CRPF has also deployed two CoBRA battalions in the state. The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) in Manipur on Thursday called the killing of six Naga hostages a “grave mistake”, but alleged that there were “selective security actions” taken by authorities following a recent escalation of tensions in the state.
Tensions between Manipur’s Naga and Kuki-Zo communities have been on the boil since May 13, when three Kuki-Zo church leaders were killed in an ambush, which was followed by a mass taking of hostages on both sides. This culminated in six of the Naga hostages being found killed earlier this month.
Addressing a press conference in Churachandpur, KZC chairman Henlianthang Thanglet said, “I agree that the Kuki-Zo have made a grave mistake” by killing six Naga civilians who were among those taken hostage following the escalation of tensions in May. “I really criticise it,” he said.
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