Imphal: The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Koireng group, currently engaged in peace talks with the central and state governments, has claimed responsibility for shooting and injuring a 24-year-old youth in Manipur.
The youth shot was identified as K Romario.
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The group alleged that Romario was punished by its Task Force for his immoral and unacceptable conduct towards women.
According to the UNLF-K statement, Romario was shot in the legs on Sunday at 4 pm at Pechi Chinglak Khongnang makhong under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal district.
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He was rushed to CHC Yairipok and later referred to Imphal for treatment. A case has been registered at Yairipok Police Station.
The UNLF-K accused Romario of eloping with a girl from Heirok and abandoning her at a resort in the Mantripukhri area on October 5. Furthermore, the group alleged that Romario had sexually exploited the girl multiple times at resorts and even inside vehicles under the pretext of court marriage.
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In a warning to hotels, resorts, and other establishments involved in immoral activities or flesh trade, the UNLF-K stated that such practices will not be tolerated and necessary action will be taken.
This development comes amidst ongoing peace talks between the UNLF-K and the government.