Imphal : Proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the banned Revolutionary Peoples’ Front, (RPF) is observing its 45th Raising Day celebration on September 25. Ahead of the celebration, the Acting President of the RPF, MM Ngouba sent a message to the people of Manipur.

PLA came into existence on 25 September 1978. It has been waging guerrilla warfare as part of the Insurgency in Manipur for the restoration of Manipur’s lost sovereignty. Manipur merged with the Indian Union in 1949.

In his message, MM Ngouba states that the ruthless campaign carried out in Manipur by the Kuki armed groups operating under Suspension of Operations (SoO) is clearly a campaign of terror. The actions of the Kuki armed groups involving attacks, killings, atrocities, and heinous crimes against civilians were not limited to a short period, rather, they were premeditated and organized over an extended time, a fact they have acknowledged.

These reprehensible activities have been ongoing for an extended duration making it increasingly difficult for them to conceal their true intentions, supported by a wealth of evidence. The persistence of their ongoing activities, which have remained unchecked and unprohibited thus far, can be attributed to the fact that they have received patronage, protection, shelter, financial support, and political backing, including propaganda assistance, from a godfather.

It is incumbent upon all of us to jointly uncover the roles played by this godfather, confront their deplorable actions with determination, and ensure that they face the consequences for their crimes, the message added.

The contracted forces used in sponsoring terrorism includes the armed groups from neighboring nations currently warring against their respective government, such as Kuki PDF as well as individuals brought by them (Kuki inhabitants on either side of the Asian Highway from Tamu to Khampat of Sagaing Division of Myanmar, were brought to Manipur by the Kuki PDFs, which is in conflict with the Myanmar government).

Not only in Manipur, but they also carry out attacks on the Myanmar Army and undertake various tasks assigned to them by the Indian Army, the message added.