Kuki Zo Council denies involvement of Kuki Zo individuals or groups in TM Kasom Incident.

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) expresses deep concern over certain media reports alleging the involvement of Kuki militants in today's killing incident in TM Kasom village, Ukhrul district.

In a release issued on Saturday, KZC categorically and unequivocally deny any involvement of Kuki-Zo individuals or groups in the unfortunate incident.

Based on ground-level understanding, the incident appears to be linked to prevailing tensions among certain factional groups, rather than the handiwork of any Kuki-Zo group KZC stated.

"It is deeply regrettable that, without proper verification or credible evidence, blame is hastily attributed to the Kuki-Zo community" the kuki zo body added

The release stated that such unfounded allegations have, unfortunately, become a recurring pattern whenever any untoward incident occurs involving either the Meitei or the Naga communities in Manipur.

This tendency not only distorts facts but also unfairly portrays the Kuki-Zo community in a negative light stated the release.

KZC strongly urges social media users, media houses, civil society organizations, and authorities to exercise responsibility and restraint by verifying facts before making or publishing accusations against any community.

The kuki zo body reiterate that the Kuki-Zo people have no role in this incident and call upon all concerned to refrain from spreading misinformation.