Kukis Protest Against Centre's Move To Send 2 Assam Rifles Battalions From Manipur To J&K
NDTV
Nearly two dozen tribes under the Kuki banner have started protesting against the Centre's move, which they alleged would be destabilising as they considered the Assam Rifles a "neutral" force amid the ethnic tensions
The government faces fresh challenges in Manipur after the Centre decided to move out two Assam Rifles (AR) battalions from the state to Jammu and Kashmir. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will replace the two AR battalions.
Nearly two dozen tribes under the Kuki banner have started protesting against the Centre's move, which they alleged would be destabilising as they considered the Assam Rifles a "neutral" force amid the ethnic tensions.
The protesters held a candlelight vigil in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts. They tried to stop AR soldiers from moving out of their locations.
