142/2023-2024
Aizawl, the 26th July 2023: The letter to Chief Secretary, Assam by Pu H. Lalengmawia, Commissioner & Secretary, Home Department, Government of Mizoram about the Press Release of AAMSU is reproduced below.
"As you are aware, the State of Manipur has been embroiled with unprecedented law & order scenario for the past two (2) months. The recent viral video which displayed inhumane sexual violence against 2 (two) tribal women has sparked outrage and anger across the country. Various organisations and pressure groups in the State of Mizoram have also voiced their condemnation against the incident.
The All Assam Manipuri Students' Union (AAMSU) Central Committee vide their Press Note Ref. No.: AAMSU-C/C/10/PN/07/23 dated 24.07.2023 (copy enclosed) in response to one such Press Release issued by the Peace Accord MNF Returnees' Association (PAMRA) have advised the Mizo community living in the Meitei areas of Barak valley to vacate the area at the earliest time possible for their safety because of the escalating anger among the Meiteis of Assam.
In this regard, I would like to inform you that I convened a meeting with representatives of Peace Accord MNF Returnees' Association (PAMRA) in the presence of the State Police authorities and senior State Government officials on 22.07.2023. During the meeting, the representatives of PAMRA reported that they do not have any ill intentions with the Meitei community residing in Mizoram. The Press Release was issued merely as an advisory for the Meitei community to maintain caution in view of the prevailing public sentiment as a result of the recent viral video which displayed inhumane sexual violence against 2 (two) tribal women which appears to have been misconstrued as a diktat or quit notice to Meiteis in Mizoram.
Thereafter, I convened another meeting with representatives of PAMRA and the All Mizoram Manipuri Association wherein the issue was deliberated in detail. The leaders of the All Mizoram Manipuri Association found the clarification from PAMRA to be satisfactory. The outcome of the meeting is reflected in the Press Statement dated 22.07.2023 issued by Home Department, Government of Mizoram, a copy of which is enclosed for your kind information and reference on the issue. In this regard, I request your land intervention in ensuring the safety and security to the Mizo community in Barak valley so that no untoward incidents occur.
