Conflict over Thangjing Hills
Six Kuki groups, including the Kuki Students’ Organisation, have issued a warning to the Meitei community regarding the Thangjing Hills.
Warnings and Demands
- The Kuki groups term the Meitei's crossing of the buffer zone as a "direct challenge".
- No "friendly approach" of Meiteis to Kuki-Zo areas will be allowed without a political settlement by the central government.
- The Kuki groups assert that until a political settlement is reached under the Constitution of India, Meitei community's access to the jurisdiction of Kuki-Zo-Hmar land is prohibited.
Significance of Thangjing Hills
- Thangjing Hills is considered a sacred site in Meitei religious beliefs.
- The hills are located in the Churachandpur district, forming part of the western border of the Imphal Valley.
Call for Status Quo and Government Intervention
- Kuki groups emphasize the need to maintain the status-quo and respect the buffer zone to avoid further escalation.
- The groups urge the government to take measures to safeguard the interests of both communities.
Current Situation
- A curfew was imposed in the tribal-inhabited Churachandpur district due to tensions over community flags in a disputed area.
- The curfew was relaxed for over 16 hours, providing some relief to the residents.
