Total shutdown in Ccpur peaceful

From Our Correspondent

CHURACHANDPUR | Aug 2

The total shutdown called by JAC against the killing of Thangkhanlun Taitom passed off today with no untoward incident in Churachandpur town. Shops and markets were closed in the area from Kangvai to New Lamka with vehicles staying off the road.

The bandh was collectively called by different organisations from different tribes in the district in protest against the excess of some UG cadres, who are in SoO with the government.

ZRO/ZRA has stated in an official notification last week that the political dialogue with the government has nothing to do with the incident of killing. The outfit stated that they have ordered the five cadres to appear in person to the organisation’s director (OPS).

In the afternoon, the SP and DC of Churachandpur called a press conference at the DC’s residence where the SP clarified on the rumour in social media that the combined team of police and AR had raided Songtal village, HQ of ZRO/ZRA.

The SP further said that there is no reason to conduct a raid and AR is not involved in the investigation of the crime but were called for operations when the need arises.

ZRO/ZRA is not involved in the crime but their cadre, a town commander and other four had been involved individually, added the SP.

ZRO summon

The defence director (OPS), Zomi Re-Unification Organisation/Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRO/ZRA), TK Zomi said in a press release that Romeo and other four ZRA cadres who are absconding after allegedly killing Thangkhanlun Taitom, must report to the defence director in person between August 2 to 6. The decision was taken as per the cabinet meeting held on August 1, it added.