Jiribam, August 20, 2025: The Hmar Students’ Association (HSA), Joint Headquarter Jiribam, has formally endorsed the indefinite bandh called by the Barak Valley Boat Association in protest against the arrest of two villagers from Cachar district by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
The bandh was declared following the detention of boat driver Thanglienlal Hmar and his brother Lalrosang Hmar of Moinathol village, Cachar district. The Association described the arrests as “arbitrary” and expressed concern over the treatment of the duo.
In a statement issued by its Department of Information and Publicity, the HSA said it stood in “full solidarity with the Barak Valley Boat Association” and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the arrested individuals.
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The student body also appealed to “all concerned individuals, organizations, and institutions” to extend support to the bandh and respect the collective call for justice.
The development comes amid growing local unrest and heightened demands for accountability regarding the arrests. The HSA maintained that the issue was not only about the individuals concerned but also about protecting community rights and ensuring fairness in legal proceedings.
