DIMAPUR, JANUARY 8 (MExN): The Council of Baptist Churches in Northeast India, the apex body of 7000 Baptist Churches in the North East has expressed deep anguish and sorrow at the “loss of life, property, displacement and cause of fear among peacefully cohabiting Karbi and Rengma brothers.” A press note from the CBCNEI appealed to leaders and youths of both communities for peace and urged all to refrain from “ethnic coloration” of the event. The council has also urged the concerned administration to take just action against the perpetrators and to provide adequate security and protection for restoration of peace in the Karbi Anglong area of Assam. It called upon the government, NGOs and churches to assist in relief work and facilitate continuing education of the displaced students, especially those who are scheduled to write exams in February.
