Imphal, February 18 : Five members of the MAPI Council were severely assaulted by suspected UG cadres on their way back from Moreh to Imphal on February 15 .
Strangely, the spot where the MAPI Council members were physically assaulted by the unidentified armed persons was just near the Moreh police station.
The victims of the assault are Lourembam Gunachandra of Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai, Moirangthem Khoidumbi of Kongba Makha Nandeibam Leikai, Angom Joychandra of Kakching Khunou, Thangjam Samananda (Assistant Secretary) of Huikap Mayai Leikai and Chungkham Romeo (secretary organisation) of Brahmapur Chungkham Leikai.
Speaking to reporters today, Chungkham Romeo said that the incident took place when they were returning back to a house located just adjacent to Moreh police station after parking their vehicle in the office of the MCM.
As they approached the gate of the house, some armed persons who came in a van from the direction of Moreh gate number 2 and clad in camouflage dress started thrashing without saying anything.
The assailants spoke Kuki dialect, Romeo said.
A case has been registered in Moreh police station in this connection, he said.
MAPI Council president Th Manihar said that he would not like to flare up such small incidents.
Yet he expressed apprehension if such small incidents would affect integrity of the State.
He also sought attention of the Chief Minister to resolve the matter amicably in case the assailants belong to a group currently under SoO pact with the Government.
He also appreciated the reported assurance of the HTC that they would work to bring an understanding on the matter by February 21 .
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