NPCC minority dept condemns July 31 assault in Kohima

The minority department of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has strongly condemned the alleged brutal assault on Anwar Hussain, a 22-year-old construction worker, who was reportedly pushed from the fourth floor of an under-construction building in Kohima on July 31.
In statement, the NPCC minority department said Hussain is said to have sustained multiple fractures and internal injuries, and was currently undergoing critical surgeries.
NPCC described the incident as a barbaric act of violence and a gross violation of the victim’s rights as a bonafide Indian citizen.”
The department expressed serious concern over the reported role of unauthorized individuals who allegedly confronted the victim under the pretext of verifying his Inner Line Permit (ILP) status. The statement said such vigilante actions were inhumane and illegal.
Calling for a transparent and time-bound investigation, the department demanded the arrest and prosecution of all the perpetrators and also urged the state to ensure that the accused bear the full cost of the victim’s medical treatment.
The minority department pointed out that the incident underscored the growing threat faced by minority communities and non-Naga residents in Nagaland. It warned that no individual or group had the right to harass, assault or intimidate anyone especially laborers and tourists under the guise of checking ILP enforcement or targeting outsiders.
The department also urged the state government to ensure comprehensive medical and financial assistance for the victim and to strengthen communal harmony through awareness campaigns.
It further demanded the establishment of clear protocols to hold vigilante groups accountable and safeguard vulnerable communities.
The department emphasized that the strength of Nagaland lies in its unity and diversity, and called upon every right-thinking citizen, civil society and the government to stand up for justice, humanity, and constitutional rights. “Let this be a turning point toward a safer, more inclusive Nagaland,” the minority department stated.