Imphal, Sept. 8 -- The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has launched a strong criticism of Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and MLA Awangbou Newmai, accusing the Naga leaders of failing to adequately respond to violence affecting civilians in Manipur's hill districts.

In a statement, the Sadar Hills-based tribal organisation questioned the legislators' alleged silence over attacks on Kuki-Zo villages in Noney, Tamenglong, Ukhrul, Kamjong and Senapati. It accused them of failing to discharge their constitutional responsibilities amid the continuing violence.

CoTU also criticised what it described as a narrative of "selective justice", arguing that individual incidents should not be viewed separately from the wider loss of lives, displac...