Imphal, June 19 2009: The one day public consultative programme to maintain peace and tranquillity in Ukhrul district organised by Tangkhul civil organisations at Rashing hall yesterday has resolved to demand immediate withdrawal of IRB and commandos from Ukhrul.

A joint press release issued by Tangkhul Naga Long, Tangkhul Katamnao Shaklong, Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long and Tangkhul Shannao Long asked as to what prompted the Government to deploy IRB and commandos in Ukhrul district when there is allegedly no law and order problem.

The consultative meet demanded revocation of disturbed area status from Naga areas of Manipur and the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act as well.

It resolved to participate and support the vexed Indo-Naga peace process.

The Tangkhul civil organisations also conveyed deep concern over the establishment of designated camps by the State Government harbouring thousands of Kuki armed cadres in Naga areas, particularly at strategic sites and national highways.

After three decades of human rights violation by security forces, peace was finally realised after New Delhi and NSCN (IM) signed ceasefire pact in 1997, it said.

The Tangkhul civil organisations also hailed the Chiang Mai V, 2009 declaration, "Covenant of Reconciliation" signed by NSCN (IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu, NSCN (K) chairman SS Khaplang and FGN president Brig (retd) Singnya.

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