Aizawl: The Mizoram Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (MPYCC) has sent an urgent letter to Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, demanding justice for 31-year-old Zosangkim Hmar, who was allegedly raped, tortured, and burned alive on November 7, 2024, in Zairawn village, Jiribam District.
The letter, also forwarded to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, condemned the brutal killing and called for immediate actions to restore peace and security in Manipur.
In the letter, MPYCC President Laltawnliana expressed profound condemnation of the violence, stating that Hmar’s horrific death has shocked the community. The prolonged ethnic unrest in Manipur, which has continued for over 18 months, was described as a source of constant disruption, casting a shadow over the lives of the people and drawing growing international concern. The MPYCC emphasized that this tragedy, inflicted upon an innocent woman, calls for urgent intervention, and appealed for justice for Hmar’s family and the entire affected community.
The MPYCC urged Chief Minister Biren Singh to take decisive steps to restore stability and protect lives, stressing that people in Manipur, particularly those from smaller communities, deserve to live in safety and without fear. The committee also demanded that those responsible for Hmar’s murder face legal consequences, emphasizing the need for accountability to help the community heal and restore trust. Further, the MPYCC called for financial support to be extended to Hmar’s bereaved husband, Ngurthansanga Hmar, and their young children, who now face severe hardship due to this tragedy.
Laltawnliana also condemned the inaction of the Mizoram state government in a statement. He referenced earlier statements by Lalmuanpuia, an advisor to Mizoram CM Lalduhoma, who in August 2023 claimed that Chief Minister Lalduhoma had been in discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and that CM Biren Singh had invited Lalduhoma to help address the unrest. However, Biren Singh reportedly denied this in a recent Manipur Assembly session, prompting frustration and disappointment from Mizoram leaders.
Referencing a November 2, 2023 press conference by K. Sapdanga, President of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), Laltawnliana mentioned that while Sapdanga had assured the people Mizoram’s leadership would not sit idle if aggression against their ethnic communities persisted, there has been no action on their part.
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