Imphal: The Thadou Students’ Association has criticised the Manipur government for failing to control inter-community violence, protect civilians and maintain law and order.
In a press statement, the association said government condemnations and financial compensation had failed to restore public trust. It also questioned whether the government remained in control of the state or whether armed groups had gained authority.
The association raised concerns over the immunity it believes armed groups enjoy under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. It demanded immediate legal action against Kuki National Front-Presidential leader Jangboi Kipgen, accusing him of operating several militant networks in Kangpokpi district.
The association questioned why no decisive action had been taken against him in the past three years despite his alleged links to major crimes.
The statement also criticised the pace of law enforcement. It said that while suspects in the recent Sunurok Hills massacre had been detained, those responsible for several other violent attacks remained at large.
The association cited the October 10 beheading of a Naga villager, alleging that the suspects had filmed the act.
It also raised concerns about recent incursions by Myanmar-based militants into Chassad, describing them as a national security threat.
The association criticised the breakdown of law and order that led grieving citizens to bring bodies to the Chief Minister’s gate to demand justice.
It urged the government to stop treating civilian deaths as routine administrative matters and to enforce the law without yielding to pressure from communities.
The association also appealed for peace and called on all stakeholders to respect the distinct identity of the Thadou people, saying they should not be grouped under the broader Kuki identity.