Tragedy Turns Testament of Humanity in Conflict Zone: Kukis Rescue Injured Meitei Man in Highway Accident
Love and kindness can offer solace and hope amidst violence and hatred by promoting empathy, understanding, and reconciliation.
Social cohesion being the need of the hour; love and peace initiatives can rebuild trust and foster a sense of community.
In a striking display of humanity amid ongoing ethnic tensions, a tragic road accident in the conflict-ridden region of Manipur brought out an inspiring act of compassion from the local Kuki community.
At around 3:00 PM on April 11, 2025 a truck transporting potatoes en route to Imphal met with a fatal accident near Keithelmanbi Military Colony along National Highway-2 in Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District—a Kuki dominated area.
 |
| A Meitei injured man being helped by Kukis |
Locals, upon hearing the crash, rushed selflessly to the scene to offer help, braving the risk of casualties. To their astonishment, they discovered an injured man concealed among the potato sacks in the truck.
He was identified as Hemam Prem Singh (36), son of H. Inaocha Singh, hailing from Moirang Turenbul Leikai, Ward No. 4 under Moirang Sub Division in Bishnupur District.
The victim belonged to the Meitei community—a fact that might have sparked alarm in any other circumstance, given the deep-rooted conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities.
However, in a moment that transcended enmity, the Kuki locals, together with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Road Opening Patrol (ROP) duty, immediately rendered assistance.
Despite fierce opposition by the Kuki people to the Government's controversial Free Movement Regime (FMR) policy and the ongoing inter-ethnic hostilities, the locals set aside divisions and helped evacuate the injured man to a hospital for urgent treatment.
No comments:
Post a Comment