The organisation also raised questions over what it termed unequal treatment of civilians and an injured suspected militant
KRC TIMES National Bureau
New Delhi | The Delhi Meetei Coordinating Committee (DMCC) has condemned the alleged use of tear gas and force against protesters demanding justice for six Naga civilians who were allegedly abducted and killed by suspected Kuki militants.
According to the organisation, security personnel allegedly used tear gas to disperse protesters who had gathered to demand action in the case. Several people were reportedly injured during the incident, including the wife of one of the six deceased civilians. The protest came as the families marked 100 days since the six civilians were allegedly killed.
The DMCC criticised the government over what it described as a lack of visible progress in bringing those allegedly responsible for the killings to justice. It said the prolonged delay had deepened concerns among the victims’ families over the investigation and legal proceedings.
The organisation also raised questions over what it termed unequal treatment of civilians and an injured suspected militant. It alleged that a suspected Kuki militant injured in an earlier clash received medical treatment under security protection, while civilians injured during a protest seeking justice were allegedly met with force.
“Demanding justice is not a crime,” the organisation said, while calling for peaceful protesters to be allowed to exercise their democratic rights without excessive use of force. The DMCC demanded an impartial investigation into the deaths of the six Naga civilians and called for prompt legal action against anyone found responsible.
It also sought an independent inquiry into the alleged use of excessive force during the protest and demanded accountability if any security personnel were found to have acted improperly. The organisation further called for medical assistance and compensation for those injured during the protest.
The DMCC said the families had continued their campaign for justice for nearly 60 days and urged the government to take immediate steps to address their grievances and ensure equal treatment under the law.
