NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has disclosed that an enquiry commit-tee has been constituted to probe the killing of a cadre of the Akato-led NSCN and assured of strong action against those involved.
NSCN(I-M) has expressed regrets over Tizit incident, where Akato-led NSCN member died at the hands of its Aro Range under Konyak Region on August 1, 2023.
It maintained that the Tizit incident happened without the knowledge of its authority even in-cluding the kilo kilonser who was not informed. “We have therefore, not taken the issue light-ly as it involved reckless violation of rules as applicable,” NSCN (I-M) stated.
NSCN(I-M) reiterated that it was “not impressed at all over the unfortunate Tizit incident” and explained that its delayed clarification arose because it was “ compelled to go deeper into the incident.”
WC, NNPGs condemns killing: Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGS) has condemned the “torture and killing” of Temzei Konyak, kilonser of Akato-led NSCN, at Lapalampong village, Konyak Region on July 31which it said came “as a rude shock to the people of Nagaland and all peace-loving Nagas.”
WC, NNPGs media cell stated that as per reports, an eight-member team had a meeting with Konyak Union (KU) for peace initiatives on July 30. WC said if the meeting with KU was “sought and granted” then was it not an unforgivable crime deserving extreme torture and death penalty?”
WC said meeting ENPO, KU or any civil society organisation was “not the exclusive right of one group” and asserted that Nagas would never be “silenced by guns or tortures.”
WC said the commander and men responsible for “this inhuman abuse and murder” must be penalised. It said whether those involved were “Nagaland native or from outside, this is another visible streak of mercilessness that Nagas must stand up against.”
WC also said the incident was “another reminder to the Naga people of the reckless killings in the 80s and 90s”. It reiterated that “Eastern Nagas are not born to be raised – hunted and slaugh-tered like wild animals.”
WC maintained that all Naga political groups were aware of the ENPO resolution December 18, 2008, against factional killings. WC therefore, stated that July 31 killing “serves as a reminder to all Nagas that there will always be elements detrimental to peace.”
WC also maintained that the “latest torture and murder” of an unarmed man was a setback to the healing process strongly advocated by all tribes and apex CSOs.
Meanwhile, WC paid tributed to the departed soul and extended condolences to the bereaved family.