Kuki Nute Kiloikhom (KNK), Nagaland
Kuki Nute Kiloikhom (KNK), Nagaland, the apex body of the Kuki Mothers’ Association expressed grief and anguish over the “despicable” act that took place on the 4th of May, 2023, at B Phainom, Island Sub-Division, Kangpokpi District, Manipur.
The association also highlighted another incident in Imphal “where the Meitei landlady of two women in their 20s was handed over to the Meitei mob to be raped and killed.”
“The KNK Nagaland is deeply shocked with the involvement of the landlady who herself was a woman has ordered the mob to rape those two helpless innocent women,” the KNK stated, adding that it was beyond their understanding as to “how a woman can treat her counterpart in such a shocking manner.”
“We stand in solidarity with the victims and their families; and we steadfastly remain resolute in our unwavering commitment to shield the rights and well-being of women,” the KNK stated, demanding the concerned authorities to deliver swift and befitting justice for the victims.
Western Sumi Hoho
The Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has voiced its deep distress and concern over the persisting ethnic violence in the state of Manipur, which commenced on 3 May and continues to escalate, claiming the lives of more than 140 people so far. The organization has called upon the central government and the Prime Minister to take immediate action to address the situation.
Expressing their perplexity, the WSH questioned why the central government and the Prime Minister have yet to respond effectively to the escalating violence, which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives, including children, women, and the elderly. The WSH also wondered “why so many civil societies and organizations in the entire north – eastern state have chosen to remain silent on this conflict and raise their voice only on some selected issues.”
“The Manipur violence is an issue where everyone should be concerned and work together to end the ongoing conflict as the violence will escalate further only on a larger scale where the North East will be affected and all of us will suffer ultimately,” the WSH stated.
The WSH also denounced the horrific killing of Naga woman, Ms M Lucy and the 4 May incident. The Western Sumi Hoho in conclusion appealed the central and the state governments, National Commission for Women, and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to take ‘serious cognizance’ of the offence and take all necessary measures in order to deliver justice to the victims.