Ukhrul, Feb 8, 2026: The Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Ukhrul District, has strongly condemned the violent mob attack on Litan Sareikhong Village, allegedly carried out by certain villagers of Shikibung, calling the incident deeply regrettable and harmful to communal harmony.
In a press release issued by the Department of Media, KSO Ukhrul District on February 8, KSO stated that the incident created unnecessary fear, damage, and disruption among the affected communities. The organisation clarified that the incident originated from a minor altercation involving a few intoxicated individuals from both villages.
According to KSO, the matter was already being addressed peacefully through customary mechanisms by the established village authority of Litan Sareikhong, in consultation with the family of the injured person. Such customary processes, the organisation noted, have long been respected and effective methods of conflict resolution in society.
The organisation criticised the decision to resort to mob violence despite ongoing peaceful efforts, terming it unjustified and unacceptable. It warned that collective punishment and violent retaliation would only escalate tensions and undermine peaceful coexistence between neighbouring villages.
KSO appealed to the general public, civil society organisations, and all concerned authorities to exercise restraint and responsibility, and not to communalise or misrepresent the incident. It stressed that the issue was not communal in nature and that any attempt to portray it as such would only inflame sentiments and obstruct justice.
The organisation further urged the concerned authorities to conduct a fair and impartial inquiry, ensure accountability for those involved in the violence, and take necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Emphasising the need for calm, KSO stated that peace, dialogue, and respect for customary and legal processes must prevail over anger and misinformation.
In a press release issued by the Department of Media, KSO Ukhrul District on February 8, KSO stated that the incident created unnecessary fear, damage, and disruption among the affected communities. The organisation clarified that the incident originated from a minor altercation involving a few intoxicated individuals from both villages.
According to KSO, the matter was already being addressed peacefully through customary mechanisms by the established village authority of Litan Sareikhong, in consultation with the family of the injured person. Such customary processes, the organisation noted, have long been respected and effective methods of conflict resolution in society.
The organisation criticised the decision to resort to mob violence despite ongoing peaceful efforts, terming it unjustified and unacceptable. It warned that collective punishment and violent retaliation would only escalate tensions and undermine peaceful coexistence between neighbouring villages.
KSO appealed to the general public, civil society organisations, and all concerned authorities to exercise restraint and responsibility, and not to communalise or misrepresent the incident. It stressed that the issue was not communal in nature and that any attempt to portray it as such would only inflame sentiments and obstruct justice.
The organisation further urged the concerned authorities to conduct a fair and impartial inquiry, ensure accountability for those involved in the violence, and take necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Emphasising the need for calm, KSO stated that peace, dialogue, and respect for customary and legal processes must prevail over anger and misinformation.
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