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Imphal: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) is urging the Manipur government to provide full transparency regarding the recent attacks on border villages in the Kamjong district. The organization is calling for a formal explanation of the security measures being implemented to protect residents living along the sensitive Indo-Myanmar border.
A joint delegation consisting of representatives from COCOMI, the Foothills Naga Coordinating Committee (FNCC), and the All Tribal Trade and Commerce Association (ATTCA) visited the affected villages of Z Choro, Wanglee, and Namlee on May 18. The visit aimed to express solidarity with the local Tangkhul community and provide essential humanitarian aid to those impacted by the violence, which reportedly occurred on May 7 at the hands of suspected Myanmar based militants.
During the visit, COCOMI spokesperson Shanta Nahakpam challenged the state government's stance that the incident lacked foreign involvement. He pointed to circulating footage that purportedly shows armed cadres of the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) moving through the area. Nahakpam highlighted that Z Choro village is situated only 100 meters from the international border, raising concerns about the adequacy of existing security infrastructure. Despite the proximity of an Assam Rifles post, local residents continue to report feeling insecure, and critics argue that patrolling in the region remains insufficient.
The organizations are now demanding that the state government identify those responsible for the reported acts of arson, looting, and gunfire. FNCC convenor Ng Akhiu joined the call for accountability, criticizing officials for downplaying the potential for foreign aggression. COCOMI further noted that these incidents contribute to a broader climate of instability, citing ongoing concerns over kidnappings and violence in districts such as Senapati and Kangpokpi. The group insists that the Home Department must clarify the legal steps taken in response to the Kamjong attacks to ensure the safety of Manipur's land and people.
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