Imphal, Feb 14 : The grievances of Christians in Manipur was last week communicated to National Commission for Minorities Vice Chairman, Dr HT Sangliana, who was on a five-day visit to the state.
After arriving Imphal, the state capital, on Feb. 5, Sangliana reportedly met with representatives of the minorities, NGOs and government officials, checking on human rights violation and assuring the victims on justice.
During a meeting with the Meitei Christians (majority ethnic group of Manipur), Sangliana took note of last year's violence against three churches and promised to pressure the police to act on the villainy.
Sangliana was informed that three churches were burnt down on May 10, 2009, at Phayeng, Taothong and Phumlou. Properties worth about Rs 3 lakhs were burnt and damaged during the incident, he was told.
Sangliana was accompanied with a delegation of the Manipur State Minorities Commission led by its chairperson, A Halim Chowdhury, secretary MR Sheikh and others.
Besides the gutting down of churches, the Minorities Commission was also apprised of the serious human rights violations and lack of freedom of religion among minority groups.
The NCM was urged to render protection to vulnerable groups and religious places of worship.
Assuring to act on the complaints and requests, Sangliana called for peace and tranquility among communities and stressed the need for mutual understanding.
The National Commission for Minorities, meanwhile, have received memorandums with demands and requests from All Manipur Meitei Pangal (Meitei Muslim) Association, All Manipur Minorities Forum, All Manipur Buddhist Association and All Manipur Meitei Christian Forum.
Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
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