Taking serious note of the firing incident at Waphur village under Shamator sub-division on December 17, Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) has warned all armed cadres of any faction or group to desist from creating havoc in ENPO jurisdiction in the near future.
In a press note issued through its media cell, ENPO president R. Tsapikiu Sangtam said that the incident created fear psychosis in the minds of the general public, threatening the peace and tranquillity in Naga society in general and ENPO area in particular.
Reiterating the earlier resolution of ENPO, Tsapikiu warned that such kind of action would only attract non-cooperation against any group or faction involved.
Patton condemns: State deputy chief minister and minister in-charge of Home, Y. Patton has condemned the firing incident at Wapher village, Shamator under Tuensang district on Friday morning.
Patton said it was unfortunate that such incident had taken place, when the whole world was set to welcome the birth of Jesus Christ; the Prince of Peace. He said that a case has been registered and the perpetrators shall be brought to book.
He also warned that those trying to create fear psychosis and disturb the peace of the land shall be punished.
MVC: Metonger Village Council (MVC) has vehemently condemned the firing incident at Wapher village in wee hours of December 17 by the unknown miscreants. MVC chairman Atsumong. K and head GB T. Kheantsu said that when all Nagas were yearning for peace, the attack on innocent villagers with automatic guns was highly condemnable by all of peace loving citizens.
Metonger village council and the public have therefore appealed to the concern authority to thoroughly investigate and book the culprits at the earliest.