AIZAWL, Nov 18: Aizawl Bishop Stephen Rotluanga appealed to the people here to end the ethnic violence in the western belt of Mizoram triggered by the gunning down of Mizo youth Zarzokima by Bru militants.

The Bishop, appealing to the Mizos to maintain peace and harmony as before, said, “It is really sad that killing of innocent people, arsons and intimidation had taken place in the most peaceful State of India, Mizoram.”

Officials said more than 300 huts of Bru community along the Mizoram-Tripura border had been torched by irate mob in retaliation to the killing of Zarzokima. “Whatever the cause be, it is unfortunate that we have the tendency of violence and revenge. This is against Christianity and the principles of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, who preached non-violence,” Rotluanga added. Underlining that violence is not a solution, the Bishop prayed that the conflict be solved across the table. “Violence only brings unnecessary suffering to innocent people. By resorting to violence, we have moved backward in the path of peace and development,” the Bishop added. (UNI)