Imphal: The United Naga Council (UNC) has lauded law enforcement agencies for swiftly nabbing the perpetrators involved in the recent physical assault of four student leaders of the Monsang Students’ Union.
The UNC also appealed to state authorities to pursue the case earnestly, book all those involved, and deliver exemplary punishment to the perpetrators to ensure justice.
While strongly condemning the “dastardly act” committed against the Monsang Students’ Union leaders, the Council stated that it was shocked to learn of such an undesirable and ugly incident, which endangered the lives of the student leaders and imperilled peace in the state.
The UNC, an apex Naga body, further questioned the motive behind what it described as a cruel act of dehumanisation that could trigger communal tension in the state.
Taking serious cognisance of the severity of the incident, which has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Nagas—especially the students and youth—the Council urged the responsible community bodies linked to the perpetrators to take accountability, contain the situation, and help settle the matter at the earliest.
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Extending its prayers and solidarity to the victims, the Council also cautioned all concerned to maintain restraint and to seek justice through peaceful means, in accordance with Naga customary laws.
According to police reports, five persons have been arrested in connection with the physical assault of the four student leaders, which took place on the night of October 30 near Bijoypur along the Kakching Lamkhai–Pallel Road.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the full circumstances of the incident.
The arrested persons have been identified as Elangbam Arun Singh (19) of Pallel Thong Wangma, Mayengbam Manglem Singh (22) of Pallel Chandel Lamkhai, Nepram Jitan Singh (18) of Pallel Thong Wangma, Moirangthem Chinglei Meitei (19) of Pallel Thong Wangma, and Moirangthem Linthou Meitei of Pallel Thong Wangma.
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