Regarding the claimed attack on the Khasi-Pnar populace of Atukhal village in Cachar, Assam, the Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) General Headquarters stated that the trouble makers were impersonating as members of HPC-D, Cachar region.
The HPC-D made sure that steps will be taken to prevent repetition of such incidents in future as they condemned the “dastardly terrorist attack”.
Gideon Lalthomlien Neitham alias Thoma Hmar has been identified as the “mastermind” behind the act, by the committee.
The HPC-D asserted, “The HPC-D General Headquarters does not recognise and acknowledge the heinous act of the self-styled HPC-D Cachar Region led by Thoma Hmar”.
Thoma is not a member of HPC-D General HQs, the statement said. According to the statement, he is the existing chairman of Barak Valley Hills Tribes Development Council (BVHTDC), Cachar, Assam.
A cordial relationship has been kept with the minorities, especially with the Khasi-Pnar community in Cachar, stated HPC-D.
It added, “We reiterate our commitment to peace, safety and security of all minority communities within the Hmar areas of Cachar and convey our heartfelt compassion to the residents of Atukhal”.