
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 13 (MExN): The Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZUF) through a press release has informed that two cadres have joined the group with arms and ammunition. While the release did not specify from which group the two cadres came, the release issued by ZUF Information & Publicity Secretary, A. Longmei stated, “Sergeant Major Gaikhanglung alias Khangkhang kamei and Private Kadinimpou from Tamenglong command… came back for the cause of the Zeliangrong Statehood demand.” It stated that the two cadres brought one AK-56 rifle and one LMG alongwith ammunitions and war equipments, while adding that they realised the necessity to move forward with the statehood demand “of the Zeliangrong and kindred tribes who are living in the three states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.” It further iterated that the ZUF will stand and fight for the cause sparked by Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu till it is fulfilled.