Coming down heavily to the frequent collection of illegal taxes from individuals and looting of vehicles along the National Highways by NSCN-IM cadres, MPP president Sovakiran today said if the peace talk between the outfit and GoI is a kind of permission granted to the outfit.
“Is the Peace talk between NSCN-IM and GOI a permission, provided to NSCN-IM to collect illegal taxes or loot on the National Highways”, Sovakiran asked the Indian Government while talking to media persons at his office room today afternoon.
He said that the NSCN-IM has been openly collecting illegal taxes ranging from Rs. Five hundred to above from every vehicle in between Noney and Khongsang of Tamenglong district.
“In a survey conducted by a team of MPP under the supervision of Vice president Manitomba, the NSCN-IM cadres were seen openly collecting the illegal taxes amidst the various Security forces camps located at various locations”, Sovakiran said.
He further added that Manipur state is like a Banana Republic or Banana State where life cannot be survived without other’s help. The nearly 30 lakh population is dependent on the two National Highways which is facing frequent bandh and blockade. He blamed the state government for not doing anything to stop the bandh or blockade called along the National Highways.
While appealing the state government to act, Sovakiran said that SF should not remain as a decoration for the Chief Minister or Deputy Chief Minister.
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Illegal tax collectors should be penalized according to law for the crime committed by them. Competent authority should not remain silent as mere spectator.