The Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) has asked the “Mao citizens residing within Angami jurisdiction to return to their respective native villages as per customary norm, since the Mao Council had totally failed to vacate and withdraw the Manipur Security Forces which was established at the disputed Kezoltsa, at their behest, with ulterior motive.”

In its press release, SAPO maintained that “This action is necessitated to de-escalate pent up tensions, prevent untoward incidents and for safety and protection of Mao Citizens, living under the Angami jurisdiction.”

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