A bullet riddled body of one male identified as Mannyei Konyak of Sheanghah Wamsa village was recovered from a Jhum field at S/wamsa on Thursday morning. According to police sources, the victim was shot at the back of the head and the bullet head exited from the forehead. Sources said that the deceased was formerly a raja peyu of the NSCN (K) and had recently joined the NSCN (R). NSCN (R) condemns: MIP NSCN (R) has vehemently condemned that cold blooded murder of its chaplain cum razou peyu ‘capt.’ (retd) Mannyei Konyak by NSCN (K).
In a press note, MIP said that the Mannyei was killed by “Khaplang group, a terrorist organization who have rejected peace and continue to persuade terrorist activities.”
MIP said Mannyei was dragged out from his residence in the presence of his wife, parents and siblings. It said NSCN (K) “has no vision and future politics other than engaging in anti peace and anti people business”. Stating that NSCN(R) never tried to attack/kill any of Khaplang followers, MIP however said that fratricidal killing was started by Khaplang group who had no concern for Nagas and its genuine cause.
Meanwhile, all rank and file of the NSCN(R) expressed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that God lift the departed soul to rest in peace in heaven forever.