Protest erupts in Manipur's Kangpokpi over alleged selective injustice and law enforcement
Kangpokpi district gathered to intensify their demand for the release of two arrested community members by the Manipur police. The protest, fueled by grievances over what the community perceives as 'selective injustice and enforcement of the law,' highlights growing discontent among the Kuki-Zo people.
Lamminlun Singsit, the General Secretary of CoTU, stated that the public leaders can no longer contain the mounting public sentiment, leading to the initiation of a mass movement protesting against the alleged selective injustice and enforcement of the law.
He emphasized that the Kuki-Zo community in Kangpokpi has collectively decided to no longer tolerate what they see as biased application of justice, particularly in areas dominated by the Kuki-Zo population.
Singsit raised concerns about the presence of radicalized groups and volunteers wielding sophisticated weapons without restraint in the capital city. He also pointed out incidents of unruly and uncontrolled mobs openly committing acts of violence against innocent civilians, with law enforcement agencies appearing passive spectators.
According to Singsit, these occurrences are indicative of a prevailing sense of lawlessness within the majority community.
The General Secretary further alleged that while laws are strictly enforced in Kuki-Zo-dominated areas, there is a disparity in the application of justice, with innocent Kuki-Zo civilians being arrested based on false accusations and allegations.
In response to these perceived injustices, Singsit announced that the Kuki-Zo people have collectively decided to relaunch a mass movement. As part of this resolution, they aim to assert control over their own areas, declaring an intention to resist state forces'
