IT News
Imphal, Dec. 4:
Federation of HAOMEE has vehemently condemned the detention of its members from 9.am to12.30 pm today at Imphal Police station in connection with an article published at Imphal Times under the title Kuki War of Independence 1917-1919 by Kuki Vs. Massacre of People of Manipur by Kuki Marauders 1917-1919. A statement said that the article was published by the Federation of HAOMEE , Manipur was a Critical analysis based on History, Geography and Political Situation. The HAOMEE term the detention as violation of the Freedom of Expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution .
The statement by HAOMEE said that the article simply is an attempt to correct the wrong claim of Anglo Kuki War and the Kuki Uprising Day by PS Haokip and some Kuki leaders.
“Such an act is an attempt to suppress the truth and the Federation of HAOMEE will not remain quiet in the issue”, the statement by Dr. Leishemba Mangang, Publicity Secretary of HAOMEE said.
It further added that the declaration of Kuki Rising Day as restricted Holiday by an order of the GAD, Govt. of Manipur is also misleading the history of Manipur and government of Manipur should revoke the order. The Federation also urged Sunanda Thokchom , Under Secy. GAD who issued the order to clarify the matter. HAOMEE further said that it a will stand against any wrong documentation that may mislead the history of Manipur.
