The Kiphire District GBs’ Association (KDGBA), in collaboration with the Eastern Sumi GBs’ Union, has appealed to the Yimkhiung and Tikhir communities to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue following the escalation of tension on October 10.
Led by KDGBA president, K Tsilise and Eastern Sumi GBs’ Union president, Yameshi, a joint goodwill mission visited Pokhpur, Zaonger Longtsonger, Pungro and Kiusam town on October 15 to promote peace and restore confidence among the affected communities.
During the visit, the delegation interacted with village authorities, elders, residents, representatives of the Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC), Yimkhiung GBs’ Association, Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC), Tikhir GBs’ Association and church leaders from both communities.
The mission conveyed a message of peace, unity, mutual understanding and brotherhood, urging both communities to refrain from provocation and resolve their differences through peaceful means. It stressed the importance of dialogue and collective efforts to prevent further escalation and restore normalcy in the affected areas.
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The delegation also appealed to the state government to intervene immediately, ensure the safety and security of villagers, facilitate peace talks between the two communities and take necessary measures to restore lasting peace and communal harmony.
Expressing concern for displaced families from both communities, the peace mission urged the government to provide adequate financial and material assistance to meet their immediate needs and support their rehabilitation and recovery.
The Kiphire District GBs’ Association and the Eastern Sumi GBs’ Union reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, unity, mutual respect and the welfare of all communities in the district.
The delegation expressed hope that constructive dialogue, cooperation among stakeholders and collective efforts would help restore normalcy and strengthen peaceful coexistence between the Yimkhiung and Tikhir communities.
