Shamator, February 12 (MExN): The Tikhir Tribal Council and Tikhir Students' Union have jointly condemned the arson at Shamator Town following the February 6 killing of a couple in Shamator. Around 19 to 20 houses were vandalized and burned down, alleged a press release issued by TTC General Secretary, Tothong Philip and TSU General Secretary, Temong Y Tikhir. The two organizations expressed shock that despite Public Forum Shamator Town's appeal to Tikhirs to return to Shamator Town, the recent outbreak of violence in Kiphire had resulted in burning of houses. They offered sympathies to the dispersed families and expressed hope that God will provide fair refuge to all without bias against any tribe.
