Manipur Ends Peace Deal With 2 Rebel Groups Over Poppy Cultivation Row
NDTV
It was reported KNA and ZRA insurgents have been instigating poppy cultivators in Manipur against the government
The Manipur government has withdrawn from the tripartite talks and suspension of operations signed with the armed tribal groups Kuki National Army (KNA) and Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA).
It was reported KNA and ZRA insurgents have been instigating poppy cultivators in Manipur against the government, which has been taking action against illegal poppy cultivators and destroying poppy fields in forest lands, especially in reserve and protected areas.
Friday's protest rallies against the state government over this matter in three districts were also allegedly backed by KNA and ZRA insurgents.
A senior Manipur government official said the cabinet at a Friday meeting decided to withdraw from the tripartite talks and the agreement signed with the KNA and ZRA, and the central government.
