A coalition of civil society organisations in Moreh has called on authorities to promptly release the pending medical reimbursement for six-year-old Eva Lamneikim Mate, who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a Border Security Force vehicle on August 27. The groups said the prolonged delay has hindered the child’s recovery and interrupted her education, as she continues treatment in Guwahati and has been unable to return to Bethel High School.
According to the organisations, the child’s family submitted a reimbursement request on September 22, forwarding copies to district authorities and security agencies. Despite repeated reminders, they claim no department has issued a response, leaving the family without clarity or financial support.
The Hill Tribal Council, Kuki Students’ Organisation, Moreh Youth Club, Kuki Women Union & Human Rights and Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi jointly expressed concern that the silence from officials amounts to negligence toward an injured minor. The coalition said residents are increasingly questioning accountability within the administration and security establishment, especially after reports that similar cases in other districts are processed more swiftly.
As frustration builds, the groups have announced a series of public demonstrations beginning November 27, including road blockades and student rallies, to push for official action. They said the government will be held responsible for any consequences arising from the planned agitation, stressing that public protest is the direct outcome of bureaucratic inaction.
The organisations urged authorities to clear the reimbursement without further delay, arguing that doing so would support the child’s treatment and help restore public confidence in the system’s ability to act responsibly in cases involving security-related injury.
