PRESS STATEMENT
Imphal, the 3rd May 2016
The KSO General Headquarters takes serious note of the public outcry in Sadar Hills in the wake of commando deployment at Gamgiphai. The government should not recklessly ignore the public reaction against the creation of commando outpost at Gamgiphai.
The Manipur police commandos’ track record of afflicting of undue harassment and suffering to innocent civilians is the main cause of the opposition. It is a fact that the Manipur police commandos have become the personification of fear and intimidation for the public. The government seldom did anything substantial to allay this fear and apprehension felt by the people.
The people are apprehensive that the deployment of commandos at Gamgiphai would not help in controlling the law and order situation in the area, but will only worsen law and order problems as only civilians will turn out to be their victims, not the anti-social elements. The government can ameliorate law and order situation only by taking into confidence the civil society organisations. The government must understand that in a state like Manipur CSOs have a huge role to play in maintaining law order and in bringing peace and development.
So, to impress force upon the people is not the right solution. Commandos only strike terror in the hearts of gullible civilians. The public cannot afford to live under the shadow of fear and terror at all times.
Therefore, concerning deployment of commandos at Gamgiphai, the government should hear out the voice of the people first before it contemplates on stationing the police commandos at Gamgiphai without the consent of the people.
The KSO General Headquarters strongly condemned the kidnapping of Mr. Biabiak , the PRO of Hon’ble MLA Ginsuanhau by unidentified miscreants on the eve of 26 April 2016. The KSO demands the unconditional and immediate release of the PRO. The government is urged to arrest the kidnappers.
(SEIBOI HAOKIP)
General Secretary
KSO General Headquarters
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