Appeal for calm in Manipur over the killing of two Kuki youths

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Protestors blocking vehicles of the Assam Rifles from passing through the protest staged today against the killing of two youths on December 22
Protestors blocking vehicles of the Assam Rifles from passing through the protest staged today against the killing of two youths on
Imphal, Dec 24 : The All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM), All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Kuki Students’ Organisation-General Hqs (KSO), Movement for Tribal Peoples’ Rights, Manipur (MTPRM) and All Colleges Tribal Students’ Organisation Manipur (ACTSOM) have expressed their utmost concern over the killing of two Kuki youths by Nong-brang villagers.
The students bodies have appealed to all sections of the people in Manipur to remain calm and to apply wisdom so that no unwanted incident crops up. The five student bodies also urged the State Government to address the matter with urgency so that things do not flare up. The student bodies while strongly condemning the incident, have said that every concern social organisation should come out and find ways so that such ugly incidents are not repeated in future.
Meanwhile, leaders of ATSUM, ANSAM and KSO carried out a spot visit to resolve the matter today.