Lamka, February 19 2009: Joining the civil societies in condemning the killing of Kasom Khullen SDO and two of his sub-ordinates, the Zomi Human Rights Foundation today said the Government should not delay even by a single day for judicial inquiry over the incident to book the culprits.

Also joining in condemning the killing, Zillai—Vaiphei students' welfare organisation today said it wanted the Government to initiate immediate steps to book the culprit and compensate the bereaved family as was promised by the Government.

Claiming that killings, ransoms, kidnappings etc have become the order of the days in Manipur, the foundation has appealed to all the peace-loving citizens to join hands together towards fighting against anti-societal elements for the normalcy and restoration of love and peace in 'our land'.

On the occasion of Zomi Nam Ni which falls on Feb 20, the foundation has extended its heartiest greetings to all the Zo people around the globe.

'It is the aspiration of the Foundation, representing the 69 Zo ethnic groups who are spreading over India, Burma and Bangladesh, to offer our humble tributes to the past and present leaders, who sacrificed their life and rendered valuable services for the welfare of Zo people; and to send our deepest consolation to the victims of Mautaam-famine & HIV/AIDS, and to the victims of reckless human rights violations, it said.

Hoping to overcome 'One Day the Dividing forces against us' the foundation said it wishes all the Zo people Good Health, Prosperity, and the Right Mind to do away with Domestic Walls that fragmented them into tight compartments and drive them asunder.

Meanwhile, the Zillai (Vaiphei Students' Association) General Headquarters has also condemned in the strongest term the brutal & uncivilised killing of Dr Thingnam Kishan and two of his subordinate staff.

The organisation has appealed to the Govt to book the culprits and give them befitting punishment at the earliest possible time.

The organisation has demanded the perpetrators to identify themselves and give the reasons behind such barbaric act which is detrimental to communal harmony of the State.

The organisation also shared the pain and grief of the bereaved families and at the same time prayed to all to maintain peace and harmony in this hour of distress and grief.

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