Chakma leaders vow to stop harassment of Mizos in Mamit

Aizawl: Chakma community leaders in Mamit district signed a pact on Friday to curb hostility against Mizos. This follows the defacement of a memorial in Rajiv Nagar honoring the late missionary Rohmingthangi. The agreement involves the presidents of three village councils, the Rajiv Nagar zone of the Young Chakma Association, and the local Mizoram Chakma Students Union.

The signatories promised to track down anyone responsible for harassing Mizos within 48 hours. They accepted that failure to act will lead to consequences. CYMA general secretary Malsawmliana confirmed the details of the meeting. Central YMA president R Lalngheta condemned the vandalism and the theft of construction materials at the site.

Lalngheta urged local leaders to maintain peace. "Such incidents could no longer be tolerated and urged YCA leaders to discipline their members," he said. He demanded answers from village councils regarding missing wages from the MGNREGS program for Christian workers. He also warned that any attacks on pastors or missionaries would spark a sharp response from the community.