Haflong, September 13,2021 : The 28th ‘Kuki Black Day' ('Kuki Sahnitni' ) was observed today, September 13, by the Kuki community of Dima Hasao district in Assam along with rest of the Kuki world in respective local places following COVID-19 SOP.
It may be stated here that the Kukis have been observing 13th September as ‘Sahnitni’ every year to condole the death of more than nine hundred Kukis in the hands of NSCN (I-M) from 1991 to 1996-7, especially 108 (one hundred eight) innocent Kukis were murdered in a single day on the fateful day of 13th September 1993. Those 108 persons were villagers of Joupi, Gelnel, and Aimol (Tamei). Till Besides, names of all 970 (nine hundred seventy ) persons killed are recorded, according to reliable sources.
The Day is mainly observed as 'Condolence Prayer Meet' and speeches on to live peacefully with others than ‘Violence’, which beget violence’ as directed by the Kuki Apex body called 'Kuki Innpi' (KI) since many years back.
The programme at Songpijang was organized by the Songpijang Village Committee as 'Condolence Prayer Meet' in the premises of the G.B of Songpijang L.Guite, was conducted by the SVC Secretary H.Haolai, which was attended by Gaon Burah L.Guite along with other members, VDP and SYC leaders. Besides, Church leaders, social and student leaders, and other villagers also attended the meet.
Speaking on the occasion, the appointed speaker Rev. S. Changsan reminded the gathering how God saved Israelites when Jehoshaphat prayed with total humility. He, therefore, insists all the Kuki community to practice ‘Love than hatred, peaceful and mutual understanding live with others. Only then, God, who loved all who seek him, will help the Kuki people.
The programme started with opening prayer from Rev. David T. Lhouvum, and was followed by presentation of special number by Soloist Miss Vahneichin Hanneng.
The speaker also briefly explained the reason behind the yearly observance of the 13th September as ‘Kuki Black Day.
He said, “We observe the Day not to instil hatred and vengeance, but to mourn and pray for the departed souls; pray Almighty God to comfort their bereave families. We to pray for our Kuki community; pray for leaders of the country, states and local areas that they may rule and govern well for peace and progress of all communities. We pray for all neighbouring communities, pray to establish permanent peace in the land and pray that such incident of heinous crime should not be repeated in the world”.
After sermon, the gathering observed one minute silence in respect for the departed souls, then the speaker prayed God to console and bless the bereaved families.
That was followed by mass prayer with all subject cited earlier and for the culprits involved in the in those heinous crime that they may shun violence and work for peace and extension of God’s Kingdom.
The programme comes to conclusion with benediction from Rev.L.Lenthang and all were served with tea and snack from the Gaon Burah.
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