IT News
Imphal, Feb 18:
The Meitei Alliance strongly condemns the violent actions carried out by Kuki miscreants in Manipur’s Churachandpur District on Thursday evening.
Acting purportedly on behalf of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum, these miscreants brazenly attacked government facilities and issued menacing threats against Superintendent of Police, Shivanand Surve, and Deputy Commissioner, S. Dharun, a statement of the Alliance said.
“Their demands, filled with coercion, included the revocation of the suspension of a Kuki policeman allegedly linked to armed insurgents. Additionally, they issued an ultimatum for the immediate departure of the SP and DC from Churachandpur, threatening consequences if ignored. In their rampage, they vandalized government property, torched vehicles, and desecrated the Indian national flag”, the statement said.
It added that these despicable acts constitute a blatant violation of the Fundamental Duty enshrined in the Constitution, which mandates respect for its principles, institutions, and symbols, including the National Flag. Such actions represent a direct assault on the rule of law and undermine the principles of justice. They are utterly condemnable and have no place in a civilized society, posing a grave threat to the safety and well-being of innocent citizens.
It is imperative for the citizens of India to unite against terrorist intimidation and coercion directed at our law enforcement officials, who, like SP Shivanand Surve, dedicate themselves to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the populace. SP Surve, recognized with the Best Electoral Practice Award by the President, has been steadfast in combating illicit drugs. Threats against law enforcement officers or attempts to manipulate them by unruly mobs and terrorists strike at the core of our democratic values.
The Meitei Alliance urges the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into these incidents and hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions. Justice must prevail, and those seeking to subvert it must face legal consequences. Our solidarity lies with the threatened officers and all law enforcement personnel who continue to serve with integrity and dedication despite the challenges posed by terrorists.