Lee Faith School in Paite Veng, Imphal Turned into Meitei Radical Group's Office

A nascent Meitei extremist group, the Arambai Tenggol, has emerged as the driving force behind the militarization of Manipur state. Recently they have taken charge of Meitei people’s affairs in Imphal valley and disturbingly they have besieged a school called LEE FAITH ACADEMY in Paite Veng, Imphal which belongs to the Kuki-Zo community. This heinous act has tarnished the sacredness of the school, despite schools being revered globally as temples of knowledge, where utmost respect is given.

The Meitei people, particularly the Arambai Tenggol, have chosen unoccupied schools as venues to perpetrate their acts of cruelty. Their disregard for

education is evident not only in the misuse of the Lee Faith School but also in the burning down of numerous schools belonging to the Kuki-Zo community. It is unfathomable why anyone would stoop so low. These acts of Talibanization reveal the degree of disrespect this extremist group holds towards the most sanctified spaces of knowledge.

The sanctity of educational institutions transcends boundaries, cultures, and communities. They act as beacons of hope, providing a nurturing environment for young minds to grow, flourish, and shape a better future. To violate these places of learning is to undermine the very essence of humanity’s collective pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

It is deeply distressing to witness the disregard for education exhibited by the Arambai Tenggol, as they turn schools into battlegrounds instead of fostering them as centers of intellectual growth. Their actions send a chilling message to all those who cherish education and understand its transformative power.

To the Kuki-Zo community, these attacks are intolerable and serve as a stark reminder that coexistence with such individuals, who desecrate the very foundations of knowledge, is untenable. They are left grappling with the immense task of rebuilding shattered schools, while also healing the wounds inflicted upon their collective spirit.