The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) has strongly condemned the killing of two Kuki-Zo village volunteers by central security forces by firing and shelling tribal positions in Phailengmol area of Kangpokpi district.
The ITLF also condemned the barbaric treatment of the bodies.
In a press release, the ITLF stated that the attacks on tribal areas since Saturday are openly posted on social media.
They further stated that central security forces are deployed to maintain peace and remain neutral, but their actions have raised many questions ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
The developments are a grave concern for many tribal villagers who, after almost a year of being displaced, have recently resettled in the area.
It demanded that security forces retrieve the bodies and hand them over to their families as soon as possible.
