ZRO clarifies death of Thangkhalun Taitom

Imphal, July 28: The Zomi Reunification Organisation/Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRO/ ZRA) today clarified the death of one Thangkhalun Taitom on July 27, saying the outfit was not involved in the incident in any manner. A statement released by Kenneth, secretary of Ministry of Information & Public Relations, ZRO/ZRA, termed the death of Thangkhalun Taitom of Sakei Road, new Lamka in Churachndpur district, as shocking and unpremeditated. Any robbery or whatever the case may be, the matter was not put up to the ZRA, the statement said, adding that ZRO/ZRA having fully engaged with a tripartite political dialogue has no time to wink its time with such petty issues. It then said such a design is nothing but an attempt to derail the ongoing peace process between the outfit and government. “Hence, there is no ground for involvement of ZRA in this “tricky issue. The issue or outcome of this unwanted impasse should be left to the counsel of both parties as per our customary laws of household councils,” said the outfit in the statement. The statement requested the general public to remain calm and exercise maximum restraint until the final outcome of the settlement is arrived at. “ZRO/ZRA would cooperate with everyone for the satisfactory conclusion of such incidents,” the statement said.