Guwahati: Thousands of people from the Kuki-Zomi tribe came out on the streets of Kangpokpi district headquarters today, protesting against the proposed removal of the 9 and 22 Battalions of Assam Rifles Kangpokpi and Churachandpur. Organised under the aegis of the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), the protest highlighted the community’s deep fears about the deteriorating security situation and the critical need for Assam Rifles to maintain peace. Following the rally, the protestors gathered at Kangpokpi for a massive public meeting. They mourned the recent deaths of four Kuki-Zomi people who were killed in Jiribam on September 7. The meeting concluded with the community making a powerful five-point declaration in response to recent violence. The Five-Point Declarations are: 1. Defending Ancestral Land: The Kuki-Zomi community vowed that its members would defend their ancestral lands, which they hold sacred, with every drop of their blood.2. Equal Retribution for Attacks: The community pledged that any attacks on Kuki-Zomi villages and people would be met with equal and fitting retribution, reflecting their commitment to protect their community against …