Moreh Kuki-Zo bodies warns of intense agitation demanding reimbursement of medical expenses of an injured minor

Kuki-Zo bodies in Moreh, Tengnoupal district has warned of launching intense agitation from November 27 over the delay and failure of the security forces and district administration to reimburse the medical expenses of a minor girl injured by a Border Security Forces. .

The Hill Tribal Council, Kuki Student’s Organisation, Moreh Youth Club, Kuki Women Union & Human Right and Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi issued a statement on November 23 stating that a BSF-used vehicle rammed and caused severe injury to baby Eva Lamneikim Mate, daughter of David Chungjang Mate of Moreh W/no.1 Homeguard Veng on the  August 27 around 11.40 in the morning.

The Kuki zo bodies stated that a peaceful demand for the reimbursement of medical expenses was done on September 22, 2025 with a copy to all the district security forces and administration to avoid complication but no response was received from the concern authorities till date.

To deliver justice to the baby, the civil society organisation of Moreh warned that they will take up all form of public agitation such as, blockade of security vehicles, highway blockade, student’s Rally etc, from november 27 until justice is delivered and the  concern authorities fails to meet the demand for medical expenses reimbursement.

 Condemning the irresponsible attitude of the security department and district administration for delaying to reimburse the medical expenses, the statement added that things would have turned violent on the day itself and the government authority acted swiftly, dad this incident happened elsewhere in the state.

The Kuki -Zo bodies stated that Baby Eva is a student of Bethel High School and she has not been able to attend school till date and is still under treatment.

“This attitude of the responsible authorities of the district shows that no concern is given to human life and dignity. Even animals deserved proper cares in such situation. It is a gross violation of Human Right, safety of the child and career” the statement added.