Ten tribal MLAs of Manipur have expressed concern over the "unprofessional conduct and inhumane excesses" of the state forces against civilians in Moreh town, following the killing of an SDPO earlier this week.

In a joint statement, the legislators belonging to the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community said while the loss of life of the sub-divisional police officer in the line of duty is condoled, "we would like to highlight the continuing excesses and atrocities perpetrated by the state forces against our people in Moreh and other places in Tengnoupal district based on ground reports".