PRESS RELEASE
Date: 16th October, 2011
The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) clarify that it has no involvement in the killing of James Dimasa near Haflong in NC Hills District of Assam on October 13, 2011 and the burning down of Dimasa houses at Longen village near Haflong on October 14, 2011.
The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) strongly condemn such acts of killing and burning down of homes of innocent villagers.
In the interests of peace, harmony and co-existence between indigenous communities in the district, the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) appeals all to refrain from indulging in violence that could deteriorate conditions and incite communal hatred among different tribal communities in the hill district.
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(JOHN F. HMAR)
Secretary
Information Publicity
Hmar People's Convention (Democratic)
Government of Hmarram
HMAR PEOPLES' CONVENTION (DEMOCRATIC)
General Headquaters, Sinlung.