Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) and Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) on Thursday formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a structured methodology for recruitment to the post of police constables.
The agreement was finalized during a meeting held in conference hall of the chief secretary here under the chairmanship of deputy chief minister Y. Patton, who also holds the home and border affairs portfolios.
According to the provisions of the MoU, recruitment for police constable posts would be conducted based on a 75:25 sharing ratio between Yimkhiung and Tikhir tribes respectively. The decision was reached following extensive deliberations and was unanimously accepted by both tribal councils.
Officials confirmed that the agreement was strictly confined to matters concerning police constable recruitment and did not interfere with the ongoing legal proceedings between the two tribes.
Both YTC and TTC have pledged full cooperation in ensuring the successful implementation of the MoU.
The meeting was attended by senior government officials including director general of police (DGP) Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, home commissioner Vyasan R, additional director general of police (administration) Renjamo Kikon, special secretary (home) Limasunep Jamir, home secretary Orenthung Lotha, and representatives from the department of personnel and administrative reforms.
The MoU was officially signed by YTC president Throngso Yimkhiung and TTC president P. Timong, on behalf of their respective communities, solidifying their commitment to a transparent and equitable recruitment process.