IMPHAL, Nov 23: The Zeliangrong Union-Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, while expressing its deep concerned over the continued armed conflict between the two Naga armed groups, NSCN-IM and ZUF in Nungba areas particularly Khoupum valley, has appealed to the armed groups to shun violence for the sake of the aggrieved public.
In a statement issued by K. Poushinglung, general secretary of the union, asked the “Chaguat Phom” (Zeliangrong Elders Forum of Peace Brokers) to initiate and move into the affected areas to do the needful for restoration of peace between the two armed groups stating that the said groups are still camping at Khoupum area till date.
Moreover, the most of the villagers are displaced due to the prevailing situation in the Khoupum Valley.
It also appealed the armed groups to shun any armed clash immediately in the interest of the people to maintain conducive atmosphere in view of the approaching school annual exam, Christmas and progress being made in the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talk.
