Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 22 2009:
Warning that it would not spare anybody who is trying to create communal tension between different communities for their personal interest, Zeliangrong Baudi, Longba Zone asserted that the present controversy over the resettlement of Kukis at Ganglong IV/Lunglei Ringjang of Tamenglong district should not be made an issue of discord between Kukis and Zeliangrongs.
Zeliangrong Baudi claimed that despite objections from Zeliangrong community, British granted settlement of Kukis at Ganglong IV (later named as Khongbung) using their might during their time.
However it was agreed at that time that the said area would be the property of the original authority if the settlers vacate the said place, it added.
Baudi suggested the village leaders of both the communities to bring an amicable solution regarding the matter at the earliest.
It also urged the concerned Government authorities to rush to the area and look into the matter as some some individuals have started collecting illegal taxes from the villagers for their own benefits.