DIMAPUR, MAY 15 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has strongly condemned the ambush on leaders of the Thadou Baptist Association in which three persons were killed and five others injured while returning from Churachandpur between Kotzin and Kotlen in Manipur.
In a condemnation note, NSF president Mtesuding and general secretary Kenilo Kent said that former Manipur Baptist Convention general secretary Rev. V. Sitlhou, Pastor Kaigoulun Lhouvum and Pastor Paogoulen Sitlhou were brutally killed. The federation also condemned the ambush on an innocent Chiru Naga civilian at Joujangtek area in Noney district on May 13, wherein Wilson Thanga was killed on the spot while his wife sustained critical injuries.
Further, NSF condemned the alleged abduction of two religious men– Bro. Peter Kövisie Poji from Pochury Naga community and Bro. Aching Paul from the Rongmei Naga community– on the night of May 13 from Saparmaina while travelling from Don Bosco Imphal to Don Bosco Maram.
The federation also expressed concern over reports that nearly 18 innocent Nagas from Konsakhul village were allegedly being held hostage by individuals from Leilon Vaiphei village.
While maintaining that peace remained a core concern for the Nagas, NSF said the indiscriminate killings and abductions of innocent civilians had “liquidated all sense of humanity”.
The federation questioned the continued inaction of both the state and central governments despite recurring attacks claiming innocent lives.
Stating that the two religious brothers and 12 women hostages were reportedly released, NSF demanded unconditional and immediate release of all remaining Naga hostages unharmed.
NSF said that while the Nagas did not condone violence, they would not remain silent spectators to injustice. “Any provocation or attack against one Naga shall be understood as an attack against all Nagas,” the federation stated.
The federation further warned aggressors to immediately desist from waging war and inciting violence.
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