Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, Jul 06:
Tension is running high at Tamei sub-division of Tamenglong district following the killing of a youth by cadres of NSCN-K, Zeliangrong Region yesterday.
The subdivisional headquarters, is otherwise, a stronghold of the NSCN-IM.
The people of Tamei area predominantly of Zeliang tribe, have now every reason to be more concerned as random factional clashes between the NSCN groups erupted in the district.
Following the killing of the youth identified as one Kabenbou s/o (late) Winibou of Tamei the people are even more apprehensive as worse may happen if a rival faction once manage to intrude into its nemesis' stronghold.
Meanwhile, the Liangmai Naga Katimai Raungdi an apex student body of the Liangmai strongly condemned the killing of Kabenbou (25).A statement issued by its president CL Pouram-jonbou said Kabenbou was shot dead by NSCN(K) at around 12:30 am in Tamei Bazar.
Concerned over the incident, the body sought clarification into the killing of Kabenbou who was a student, it said.
It also urged not to continue such kind of inhuman act in future.