Various organisations from different sections of the society have condemned the killing of three persons along Dimapur-Peren district border area on March 22 by unidentified assailants.
KIN: Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) has strongly condemned the killing of three persons at Lamhai Namdi.
In a condemnation note, KIN president, L.L Kuki and secretary media cell, Lallenmang Singson have appealed the state government and the district administration to examine and delve into the root cause which triggered the incident. KIN said the case should be settled amicably so as to elude such ugly incidents and bring contentment and peace in the future.
Further, KIN has conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that God Almighty give comfort and solace to ease their grief.
NDA: Nagaland Dobashi Association (NDA) has expressed shock and grief over the killing of three innocent persons of Lamhai Nandi village by armed assailants.
In a condemnation note, NDA general secretary, R Kemerio Yanthan said whatever was the point of contentions between the disputing parties it was irrational to resort to taking arms to take lives of the innocent persons and destroying properties.
Demanding justice for the victims, NDA appreciated the state government for immediately setting up SIT to probe the killings and expressed faith that the perpetrators would be booked at the earliest.
Further, NDA has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace.
NCD: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has vehemently condemned the barbaric and heinous crime and expressed grief over the inhuman massacre of three innocents lives.
In a condemnation note, NCD urged upon the government to grasp the case and book the culprit, award befitting punishment and deliver justice.
Further, NCD has conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace.
TUD, TSUD, TWOD, TYOD, TH: Tenyimi Union Dimapur, Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur, Tenyimi Women Organisation Dimapur, Tenyimi Youth Organisation Dimapur and Tribal Hohos have appealed for justice for the three victims.
In a release, TUD informed that the organisations on a peace mission met Zeliangrong bodies, CSOs of Peren district and the families of those murdered at Lamhai Namdi on March 25 and laid wreaths on the graves. Prayer service was also held at the site where the innocent villagers were killed.
PHD: In a condemnation note, Poumai Hoho Dimapur (PHD) president A. Jotham and general secretary, Jonah Duo have vehemently condemned the murder of the three innocent Naga Brothers. The hoho has appealed the law enforcement agencies to book the culprits at the earliest. Further, PHD has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.
PHDD: Pochury Hoho Dimapur District (PHDD) has expressed shock over the killing of three innocent persons and termed it as “inhumane act” and should be condemned by all right-thinking citizen. PHDD president, Zhitho Nyuthe in a condemnation note stated that the culprit should be booked immediately by the law enforcing agency and befitting punishment according to the law of the land. Further, PHDD extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family and to almighty God to solace at these hours of grief.
DENSU: Dimapur Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union (DENSU) while condemning the murder of three innocent lives said that when entire Nagas are seeking and praying for peace to prevail in the land such evil act was intolerable. The union has appealed all brethren to refrain from committing such cruel act.
DENSU has also urged the law enforcing authority and the district administration to turn no stone unturned in the investigation and punish the culprits.
CAN: Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) has expressed its remorse repugnance and said it believe that every human person, in the form of communities, could live honourably or peacefully without suppressing or being supressed. CAN said the Catholic community, under the aegis of the CAN was committed to establishing just peace and appealed every Naga community to uphold and respect human life and shun any form of violence and killing. Further, CAN has conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the eternal rest of the departed souls.
ZBCC: Zeme Baptist Church Council (ZBCC) while condemning the brutal killing of three people allegedly by armed militants and said that such barbaric murder was unthinkable for any society especially for a Christian society like Nagaland. ZBCC said the incident was “symptomatic of accrued debts of sin in our land” and that it reflects that the church has failed to live up to the teachings of Christ.
ZBCC has appealed all believing Christians to give up such hateful act and strive to live the Christian faith and relentlessly pursue a radiant Christian life.
Further, ZBCC has expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for divine consolation and healing.
ZSUD: Zeliangrong Students’ Union Delhi (ZSUD) has expressed shock and dismay over the inhuman massacre of its three brothers. In a condemnation note, ZSUD president, Isaac Smilingbo Pamai and general secretary, Gaikhuanlung Gangmei said the massacre of innocent lives and unhindered firing upon unarmed and unsuspected farmers by a group of fully armed men with sophisticated weapons was a worst form of cowardice.
ZSUD has appealed the government and the law enforcing agencies to take prompt action and arrest the culprits. It has also appealed all Naga “national workers” irrespective of organisations to come forward and extend active cooperation to arrest the culprits. ZSUD cautioned that their silence and turning blind eye to this heinous crime would be taken by the Zeliangrong people and Nagas in general as an endorsement and encouragement to such criminals. Further, ZSUD said any misunderstanding or conflict should be resolved amicably through mutual discussion without resorting to violence.
While extending solidarity, ZSUD has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace.
NJSU: New Jalukie Students’ Union (NJSU) has vehemently condemned the barbaric act, the cold-blooded killing of three unarmed and unsuspected innocent lives by unlawful and fully armed miscreants using sophisticated armaments.
Condemning the incident, NJSU president, Aphun Gonmei and general secretary, DigumsingIrangbe said the union on behalf of the New Jalukie Village student community strongly condemn the anti-social activity.
NJSU has also appealed for peaceful coexistence between the parties and expressed the hope that harmony would prevail and no untoward incident would occur in the future.
Further, NJSU has demanded the Central and State government and the law enforcement agencies to take appropriate action and book the perpetrators at the earliest.
Extending solidarity to the three deceased brothers, NJSU has conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that God would bring comfort to the families during this hard time.
PHAYO: Peren Hill Area Youth Organisation (PHAYO) has vehemently condemned the murder of three innocent lives and destroying of properties by fully armed militants.
Condemning the incident, PHAYO president, Bangau Nza and assistant general secretary, GamsaInsing said such heinous and barbaric violence was an attempt to create disharmony and chaos amongst the Naga society. It urged every right-thinking citizen to condemn and stand against such anti-social elements.
PHAYO has also urged the state government to immediately track down the killers without any delay. Further, the organisation has conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and dear ones.
GBUD: GB Union Dimapur (Urban) had strongly condemned the brutal killing of three villagers of Lamhainamdi. In condemnation note, GBUD president, M Y Ngullie and general secretary, T. Onen Jamir said taking the life of own brethren would not bring any solution rather it would create hatred and conflict.
GBUD has strongly urged the state government and law enforcing agencies to ensure that the culprits were booked at the earliest and justice be delivered as per the law of the land.
Further, the union has conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God Almighty comforted them in this time of grief and sorrow.
NSU: Ngwalwa Students’ Union (NSU) while strongly condemning the barbaric murder of its three brothers by “land encroachers” have appealed the investigation agencies and the government of Nagaland to immediately arrest those” land encroachers” and award them befitting punishment. Further, the union said it stand in solidarity with different CSOs of Peren district. NSU has also extended deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and relatives of the victims.
LYOD: Lotha Youth Organization Dimapur (LYOD) while condemning the barbaric and inhuman act stated that such actions should be condemned by one and all. LYOD called upon the law enforcement agencies to book the culprit at the earliest and deliver justice to the deceased. Further, LYOD has conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace.
NPC: Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) has expressed deep sadness over the brutal incident and also expressed disappointment at those group of people who carried out such inhumane act when Nagas are crying for a peaceful solution in their land.
NPC said violence in any form was a threat to peace and appealed all concerned to refrain from any provocations and retaliations.
Further, NPC appreciated the state government for securing the disputed area and hoped that the various agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, would restore peace at the earliest.
YAN: Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) has expressed anguish over the killing of three innocent lives and strongly condemned the barbaric act.
YAN through its Media Cell appealed the government and law enforcing agencies to conduct fair and impartial investigation into the murder and punish the culprit according to the law without delay.
Further, YAN has conveyed condolences to the victims’ families and prayed to grant them comfort.
RYOD: Rengma Youth Organisation, Dimapur (RYOD) has expressed shock and dismay over the brutal murder three brothers and has demanded a thorough and unbiased investigation from the responsible government authorities at the earliest.
In a condemnation note, RYOD vice president, Sony Lorin and general secretary, Aga Rengma have appealed to the government for ex-gratia/compensation to the family of the victims.
RYOD requested the administration to ensure the safety and security of Lamhainamdi villagers in particular and the people of the concerned areas in general from further violence and atrocities.
Further, RYOD conveyed condolences to the bereaved family, friends and relatives of the victims and the villagers of Lamhainamdi.
ZSUS: Zeliangrong Students Union Shillong (ZSUS) has vehemently condemned the brutal killings of three innocent lives and destruction of properties. ZSUS said this horrific act was intolerable and in no way be compensation. It has also expressed solidarity with the resolution passed by the civil societies of Peren district at Jalukie Town on March 24.
ZSUS has also urged the state government and law enforcing agencies and different Naga organisations to endorse and usher in the apprehension of the perpetrators and award befitting punishments at the earliest.
The student body has also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God comfort them and give them strength during this time of grief and sorrow.
CAKU: Chakhro Angami Kuda Union (CAKU) while condemning the ghastly murder of three Zeliang brothers has appealed the public to disclose the name and identity of the murderers, if known to them.
CAKU said there was no problem which could not be resolved in an amicable manner. It said as peace loving and law-abiding citizen it is societal duty to respect the boundaries of neighbours as one has to coexists infinitude.
CAKU has also appealed the “nation workers” to retrospect into the present system prevailing in the society saying that some vested interest using the umbrella term “nation workers” are fulfilling their evil design, accomplishing their selfish motives, creating chaos in the society tarnishing the “genuine name and the hard-earned reputation of the nation workers”.
Further, CAKU has urged the civil administration to leave no stone unturned in nabbing the culprit.