Kuki-Zo

1. Kuki-Zo women’s groups demand a Supreme Court investigation into alleged extra-judicial killings by Assam Police.
2. The memorandum, addressed to Home Minister Amit Shah, was jointly written by the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights and the Hmar Women Association.
3. Concerns were raised over the deaths of Lallungawi Hmar, Lalbieklien Hmar, and K. Joshua Lalrinsang in Cachar district, Assam.


Imphal, July 24: Women’s organizations from the Kuki-Zo community have submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the alleged extra-judicial killings of three youths by Assam Police.

The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights and Hmar Women Association jointly wrote the memorandum, expressing their concerns about the deaths of Lallungawi Hmar, Lalbieklien Hmar, and K. Joshua Lalrinsang in Cachar district of Assam.

“We are completely shocked by the appalling facts that have come to light during our inquiry,” stated Rebecca Hmar, President of the Hmar Women Association. The memorandum alleges gross violations of human rights and fundamental protections guaranteed by the Constitution.


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The women’s groups argue that video evidence contradicts the official police narrative of a shootout with militants. “The Assam Police lied about the cause of death of the victims to evade any further investigation that could expose the heinous crimes they had committed,” the memorandum asserts.

“The videos clearly show the men cooperating during the arrest. They posed no threat to anyone,” the memorandum reads.

In response to these allegations, protests erupted across several locations today. Simultaneous rallies were held in Churachandpur, Senvon, Chandel, Jiribam, and Haflong in Assam, with thousands demanding justice for the deceased.

The participants of the rally organized by the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights and Hmar Women Union walked from Muolvaiphei playground to the Wall of Remembrance near the peace ground.