COCOMI calls for withdrawal of Assam rifles from Manipur amid ethnic violence
COCOMI) a valley-based Meitei organization has sought withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur.
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Large number of security forces have been deployed since the ethnic violence broke out in May last year.
COCOMI has declared an indefinite boycott of the Assam Rifles in the state.
In a statement COCOMI claimed that the people of the state have long held suspicions about the role of the Assam Rifles during the crisis that began in May 2023. It stated that the suspicions have been allegedly confirmed, and the demand for their withdrawal has proven both correct and justified.
The body added that the state government has allegedly repeatedly expressed discontentment towards Assam Rifles conduct and a group of legislators have also submitted a written letter to the Centre for their withdrawal from the state.
The statement further said that COCOMI, alongside the people of Manipur, demands the immediate withdrawal of Assam Rifles from the state and calls for their replacement with disciplined and dedicated security organizations, such as the BSF, CRPF, or the Army, to manage the India-Myanmar International Border and assist the state’s law enforcement agencies.
It urged community leaders and civil society organisations to abstain from engaging with the Assam Rifles. Villagers should reject any Military Civic Action schemes and benefits offered by them, as these are merely
