Kangpokpi: Senior political leaders from Manipur’s Kangpokpi district have strongly condemned the deadly attack at Loibol Kholen village under the New Keithelmanbi area of Kangpokpi district, which claimed the lives of three civilians and left several houses destroyed.
Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen and Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangshing issued separate statements expressing grief over the killings and calling for immediate action against those responsible.
In her statement issued from Kangpokpi on Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen said she was “deeply saddened and anguished” by the tragic loss of innocent lives, including a woman, in the early morning incident at Loibol village.
She identified the deceased as Letkhongam Haokip, Tinmary Haokip and Jangminlal Haokip, describing the killings as a heartbreaking tragedy that had plunged the entire community into grief and sorrow.
Nemcha strongly condemned all acts of violence targeting innocent civilians and said such incidents only deepen the suffering of the people while undermining aspirations for peace and security. She extended condolences to the bereaved families and assured that the government remains committed to ensuring the rule of law and protecting the lives and security of the people.
Saitu Assembly Constituency MLA Haokholet Kipgen also condemned what he described as a brutal attack on Loibol Kholen village under the 51-Saitu Assembly Constituency, stating that the incident resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and destruction of homes and properties.
Expressing solidarity with the affected families, Haokholet said the targeting of innocent civilians and destruction of livelihoods were unacceptable and deserved the strongest condemnation. He urged the Central forces, State forces and the Government of India to take immediate and decisive steps to restore security in the area, prevent further attacks and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice without delay.
The legislator also called for immediate relief and assistance for families affected by the violence and destruction.
Meanwhile, Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangshing strongly condemned the alleged attack by armed militants near the Senapati-Kangpokpi border, stating that the assault claimed innocent civilian lives and reduced several houses to ashes.
In the statement, Kimneo expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of Letkhongam Haokip, identified as Secretary of KBC Gambih No. 7, his wife Tinmary Haokip, a member of the KBC Gambih No. 7 Women Work Committee, and Jangminlal Haokip.
She further stated that the burning of seven houses had compounded the suffering of the affected families and community. Calling the attack barbaric and inhuman, the MLA said no cause could justify the killing of innocent civilians and destruction of peaceful villages.
Kimneo also urged the government and concerned authorities to take swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety and security of vulnerable villages.
