HSA Delhi condemns the killing of 3 'innocent' Hmars

CONDEMNATION

The Hmar Students Association, Joint Headquarters Delhi unequivocally condemns the brutal custodial deaths of (1) Lallungawi Hmar S/o - Lalrenmseng Hmar R/o K. Bethel Village, Bhunankhal Dilkush, Lakhipur, Cachar District, Assam, (2) Lalbiekkung Hmar S/o - Lalthavel Hmar, R/o K. Bethel Village, Bhunankhal Dilkush Grant, Lakhipur, Cachar District, Assam, and (3) Joshua S/o - Tianghmengthang, R/o Senvon Lailak, Tipaimukh Sub Division, Pherzawl District, Manipur, at the hands of the Assam police. These village volunteers, who valiantly defended the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar villages against the Meitei militants, were taken into custody by the Assam state police on the afternoon of July 16, 2024 at the Kachudharam Police Station. They were arbitrarily detained, taken to an undisclosed location, and brutally shot dead under circumstances that defy all principles of justice and human rights.

The Assam Police's claim of an encounter is riddled with inconsistencies and contradicted by compelling video evidence, which exposes the fabricated nature of their account. Such acts of extrajudicial killings not only undermine the sanctity of human life but also erode the trust in our law enforcement agencies.

We express our deepest outrage and sorrow over this egregious violation of human rights and demand immediate action:

1. We call for an urgent and impartial investigation into the circumstances leading to the deaths of Lallungawi Hmar, Lalbiekkung Hmar, and Joshua, with particular scrutiny on the contradictory statements issued by the Assam police.

2. We urge the National Human Rights Commission and relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible for these heinous acts are swiftly brought to justice through a fair trial and appropriate legal proceedings.3. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and affected communities, offering our unwavering support during this difficult time. It is imperative that they receive justice and adequate compensation for their irreparable loss.

The Hmar Students Association Joint Headquarters Delhi calls upon the Central and State authorities to uphold the principles of justice, accountability, and human dignity. The perpetrators of these senseless killings must face the full force of the law, and measures must be taken to safeguard against any form of extrajudicial violence in the future.

Issued by Information & Publicity

Hmar Students’ Association, 

Joint Headquarters Delhi

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