Nagaland Medical Dealers Association (NMDA) has condemned the assault of one of its member- Pinak Nath, owner of M/s Nonee Pharmacy- and his wife and son who were “severely” beaten allegedly by one Ikaho Achumi over non-availability of the medicine demanded by the accused on August 7.
In a condemnation note, president NMDA, Ato Yepthomi, stated that the victims lodged a complaint, jointly through NMDA, at Sub Urban Police Station and the accused was arrested on August 8 morning and forwarded to judicial custody. In this regard, NMDA appreciated the prompt action of the police in arresting the accused and has urged the concerned authority to deny bail to the accused without complete verification of the case. Terming the act as “barbaric” where someone could just assault and threaten an entire family over non-availability of a medicine, the association also called upon all right thinking citizens to condemn the incident. Also, NMDA alleged that the victim has been threatened to withdraw the case and compromise out of court or face dire consequences.
NMDA stated it “cannot tolerate such lawlessness in a civilized society” and warned of stern legal action against any such attempt by any miscreant on its members.
It also requested the administration to provide adequate security to its members and officials involved in the case. Further, NMDA cautioned that in the event of any eventuality against its members the association may “even resort to closure of all medicine shops in and around Dimapur for want of justice.”