KAPF appeals to stop bloodshed in Khoupum area
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 18 2011:
The Khoupum Area Peace Forum (KAPF) on behalf of the people of Khoupum area has earnestly appealed to both the Naga Revolutionary groups, NSCN (IM) and ZUF to stop shedding fresh blood in Khoupum area in particular and the Naga areas in general, in a press statement released to the media by Aphuna, Convenor, KAPF.
The press release further appealed to both the armed groups to avoid encounter and internecine killing in the Khoupum area.
It states that the Khoupum area is one of the most backward areas of the region without proper connectivity, health and educational facilities.
It further went on to say that the people of the area have been facing untold sufferings for decades.
There are reports of many innocent villagers been beaten up by both the armed groups in the recent past.
The presence of revolutionary groups in the area has given extra burden and hardships to the poor public.
It appealed to all concern authorities not to harass the innocent peace loving people of the area and also to uphold the spirit of reconciliation in order to bring peace and understanding in Khoupum area.
Khoupum area is one of the most backward areas of the region without proper connectivity, health and educational facilities.
It further went on to say that the people of the area have been facing untold sufferings for decades.
There are reports of many innocent villagers been beaten up by both the armed groups in the recent past.
The presence of revolutionary groups in the area has given extra burden and hardships to the poor public.
It appealed to all concern authorities not to harass the innocent peace loving people of the area and also to uphold the spirit of reconciliation in order to bring peace and understanding in Khoupum area.