Imphal, July 29: The Kuki Students’ Organisation General Headquarters (KSO-GH) has appealed to the central forces for the safe return of Mangminlal Kipgen who had crossed the buffer-zone between Churachandpur district and Bishnupur district in Manipur recently and was subsequently handed over to the Indian Reserve Battalion.
“On July 27, 2024, Mangminlal Kipgen accidentally crossed the buffer-zone between Churachandpur district and Bishnupur district. He was caught by the mob the next morning in the paddy field. He has hearing issues and an unsound mind, so the mob handed him over to the Indian Reserve Battalion in Naransena, Bishnupur district,” stated KSO-GH in a press statement.
It further stated, “With the intervention of the Central security force, an assurance was given to the students’ body about his release, yet, after the lapse of 24 hours, Mangminlal Kipgen is still in the hands of VBIGs. Since VBIGs have signed a SoO pact with the government, why is there a delay in rescuing him from the VBIGs by the Central Forces? What is the political motive behind the whole gamut?”.
“We would also like to recall last year’s incident when two Meiteis were captured at Khousabung area who had crossed the buffer-zone but later on released by the Kuki Village Volunteers in good faith. We once again appeal to the central security forces for the safe and sound release of Mangminlal Kipgen without any delay,” the statement added.
