Ban on Mao people to continue: SAPO

Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) reaffirmed its decision to restrict movement of the people from Mao community within Southern Angami jurisdiction and also cease all co-operation with the community.
In a statement,SAPO president SAPO Er. Trpul Hopovi and general secretary Swelul Pucho said SAPO was firm with its decision , that Mao Council and Manipur government withdraw armed troops from Kezoltsa and cease all development activities and programmes, to pave way for free and fair democratic dialogue on the issue traditionally.
SAPO also urged upon the Manipur government to stop interfering in the affairs of the traditional rights, adding “the land and its resources belong to the people and not to the government” and warned that it would be compelled respond with drastic measures.