Special Correspondent
Ukhrul, May 18:
The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has issued a strongly worded rebuttal condemning what it termed a “bogus and malicious narrative” propagated by Tony Singsit in a viral video interview, accusing him of deliberately spreading misinformation and tarnishing the image of the Tangkhul Naga community during the ongoing ethnic unrest in Manipur.
In a statement released by its Media Cell, the TNL Working Committee expressed “utter exasperation” over Singsit’s remarks, alleging that his claims were not only factually incorrect but also dangerously provocative at a time when communal tensions remain fragile across the hill districts.
According to TNL, Singsit’s May 16 interview falsely blamed the Tangkhul Naga community for orchestrating tensions in Senapati district following the killing of three Thadou Christian leaders in Kangpokpi. The organisation stated that the claims made in the video were riddled with inaccuracies and contradicted official records.
The committee pointed out that Singsit claimed there was only one survivor in the Kangpokpi ambush and cited incorrect figures regarding hostage releases. However, according to official reports, five persons were injured in the attack, while 16 Kuki hostages and 14 Naga hostages were released.
“Claiming to speak from authority, he could not even get the basic facts right,” the TNL statement said, questioning Singsit’s credibility and accusing him of presenting a “...
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