Kuki Zo Council cautions Kuki Zo community against travelling or accepting postings in Meitei dominated areas

The Kuki Zo Council has strongly advised and cautions all Kuki Zo employees whether under the State Government, Central Government, public sector undertakings, or private institutions not to travel, report for duty, or accept postings in such areas, even if officially called upon or instructed to do so.

“The conflict between the Kuki-Zo people and the Meiteis has not yet ended. There is no political solution, no mutually agreed settlement, and no formal agreement in place to address the root causes of the conflict or to guarantee the safety and security of the Kuki-Zo people. The situation on the ground remains fragile, tense, and unpredictable”, says KZC in a release issued on Sunday.

With the installation of a new Meitei-led government, there is a strong likelihood that employees may be directed or transferred to serve in Meitei-dominated areas, stated the release.

KZC stated that the advisory is issued purely in the interest of safeguarding human life. “ Life is precious, and no official duty, posting, or administrative order is worth risking one's safety at this critical juncture. In the absence of a credible political solution or a mutually accepted agreement, safe movement and coexistence cannot be guaranteed” the release added.

The Kuki Zo Council also urges the authorities to recognise the prevailing realities and to act responsibly so that no lives are put at risk and added that until peace is restored through justice and a lasting political settlement, all concerned must exercise utmost caution.