NSCN (I-M) refutes clarification by Manipur Police

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has refuted clarification made earlier by Manipur police regarding allegation that Ukhrul Superintendent of Police was colluding with Kuki militants.
In response to allegations made earlier by NSCN (I-M), Manipur police stated that actions in Ukhrul district were carried out at the behest of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Kangpokpi district police, under instructions from police headquarters.
NSCN (I-M), through its MIP had accused Molham Kuki village of serving as a base for over 200 Kuki militants. MIP dismissed the police’s assertion that BSF companies were being stationed in the village, calling it “ridiculously misleading.”
NSCN (I-M) alleged that the presence of BSF in Molham serves to further confirm long-standing suspicions of collusion between the Centre, state government, and Kuki militants. It described Molham as an “open secret” of being used as Kuki militants’ headquarters.
NSCN (I-M) further criticized the police for misleading the public by claiming BSF or CRPF trucks were meant for camps that do not exist. It also pointed out inconsistencies regarding a supposed Bihar Regiment camp at Karong river.
MIP challenged that if Manipur Police stood by the version that BSF coys will be based in Molham Kuki village, then it establishes another fact that Kuki militants would be based there, disguised as BSF boys.
Further , MIP said “another conclusion” forced on NSCN(I-M) was that BSF coys were there to guard the Kuki militants from Naga army attack. It said there was no “accountability” and “transparency” in Manipur police adding “They can fool the Nagas in particular and the general public for sometimes, but not always.”
NSCN (I-M) through MIP also pointed out that one Bihar Regiment camp was located at Karong river, but not CRPF camp. It said this was where Manipur Police was caught misleading the public with their concocted statement that those trucks are for CRPF at Molham Kuki village when there is no CRPF camp around there. MIP maintained that Manipur police needed to break “trust deficit” and re-establish its credibility.
NSCN (I-M) called on Manipur police to address the “trust deficit” and ensure greater transparency, asserting that the public cannot be misled indefinitely.