Imphal, Oct. 15 -- The Kuki Inpi, South-West Sadar Hills (KI-SWSH), has strongly opposed the alleged construction of a separate road by residents of Konsa village through land under its customary jurisdiction, claiming the project has government backing.

In a statement issued through its Department of Information and Publicity, the apex Kuki body demanded an immediate halt to the construction within three days, warning of widespread public agitation across the region if the demand was not met.

Citing the prevailing ethnic tensions, the organisation said any unilateral attempt to build an alternative road without addressing existing concerns was unacceptable and could further aggravate the situation, potentially triggering violence.

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