Maram issue settled
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, August 17 2014:
After a series of meetings and discussions, Zeliangrong Union (ZU) and Maram Union (MU) have settled the case of physical assault of Ringsanbou Newmai, through the court of customary law.
The issue that lasted about 20 days after the incident occurred at Maram was finally settled by the two bodies through a symbolic meal and customary rites of deciding a good omen that was hosted by the warden of Josephine Hostel.
Although the case was settled on August 13, the final ceremony was performed today at the Zeliangrong Office, Senapati Zone in the presence of Amu Kamei, Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) President and his Executive colleagues, Raisong, Maram Union, President and his Executive Colleagues.
Elders from ZU - Tumchabou, Ex-Chairman, Senapati Zone, and G Namdon, Ex-Acting President ZU (AMN) and from victim's side, RK Peter, Former MU, President and Karaihing, Maram Khullen Circle Board, Chairman from the side of Hingba Mathew were present.
Eminent student leaders, social and religious leaders both from ZU and MU were also present at the final ceremony.
Amu Kamei said that the decision of the two apex Unions would be final and binding.
He also reiterated the need for mutual and harmonious growth and development of the two communities, who are brothers in true sense.
Raisong urged the people of both the communities to end the enmity and live in harmony.