GPRN/NSCN (Naga Unification) denies reports of cadres’ surrender

GPRN/NSCN (Naga Unification) has refuted reports circulating on social media claiming that two of its members had surrendered at Zunheboto police station.
In a press statement, the group clarified that the word “surrender” did not exist in the Naga dictionary, adding that it does not mean giving up socio-economic and political rights alone, but literally surrendering everything including body and soul at the mercy of the adversary.
The group, under the leadership of president ‘gen.’ (Retd.) MB Neokpao Konyak and ato kilonser Ino Alezo Venuh, asserted that not a single Naga patriot—civil or military—had ever laid down the spirit of nationalism before the adversary.
On the reported surrender of two individuals identified as Puhovi of Imulo village and Inalho of Litsami village, allegedly with Army numbers 20892 and 20058, the GPRN/NSCN (Unification) stated that the claims were totally baseless and unfounded. It maintained that the organisation never allotted Army numbers to civil workers and that there was no record of the mentioned names in the history of the Naga Army.
While it could not confirm whether the duo was affiliated with any other faction, the group categorically denied their membership. It also warned that any attempt to tarnish its image or sabotage the prevailing peace and harmony would not be tolerated under any circumstances and would invite serious consequences.