India, Jan. 27 -- The Kuki-Zo Council, an apex body of Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur, on Tuesday condemned the burning of several houses in K Songlung village of Manipur's Kangpokpi district by the banned outfit Zeliangrong United Front (Kamson) faction and demanded deployment of adequate security personnel in the area.

"For Kuki-Zo people, the day marked yet another dark episode of violence and insecurity, in complete violation of the spirit and values of the Republic," a statement issued by the council on Tuesday said.

Several structures, farm houses and a vehicle were set ablaze by the cadres of ZUF (Kamson) faction on Monday, claiming that the action was taken as part of its campaign against illegal poppy cultivation, narcotics traffick...