ITLF condemns the killing of mentally retarded tribal-woman in Imphal

LAMKA, 06 JULY 2023 (PR): A Kuki-Zo tribal woman who did not leave Imphal despite the ethnic cleansing in Manipur’s capital because of a mental illness was shot dead on Thursday morning in the heart of the city. 

The victim, Ms. Donngaihching, was killed by Meitei gunmen near Shishu Niketan school in Kwakeithel, Imphal West.

Ms. Donngaihching used to spend her days walking the streets aimlessly and lived in a small shed near a church in Lamphel area built by sympathizers. Fellow tribals used to give her food.

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) vehemently refutes the false allegations on social media by Meitei propagandists that she was a suicide bomber. The disinformation campaign by the state-sponsored IT cell is becoming flimsier every day and does not spare even the mentally challenged.

The ITLF strongly condemns the killing of Ms. Donngaihching and reiterates that no tribals – women, children and even the mentally challenged – are safe from the genocidal program of the majority community.

Pic: Donngaihching

We again urge the central government to relieve the incapable state government and impose President’s Rule immediately.

~ Ginza Vualzong,

Media & Publicity,

Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF)

Email: itlfmediacell@gmail.com 

Website: https://www.itlfmediacell.com

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