USLP finds no evidence of 10% NH-202 compensation deduction

DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji (USLP), Kiphire, has stated that its fact-finding committee found no evidence that Deputy Commissioner Temsuwati Longkumer had asked or forced affected landowners to pay 10% of their compensation for the NH-202 project.
In a report issued on October 18, USLP joint secretary & vice president in-charge Island Peace Yangthsaba and Selongba Sangtam convener executive committee said the inquiry followed allegations circulated on social media in a letter addressed to the Commissioner, Government of Nagaland, by Tsathrise Rudy alias Tsathrise Sangtam on October 1, 2026.
The organisation said the allegation concerning a purported 10% deduction from compensation to meet expenses for releasing funds was a serious concern, particularly for people from four areas under the United Sangtam jurisdiction.
USLP said it convened a meeting on October 6 and invited Rudy to produce documents and evidence supporting the allegations. However, Rudy replied on October 7 that he would not disclose the evidence to any third party.
Subsequently, USLP constituted a five-member fact-finding committee on October 8, comprising representatives of frontal organisations and the union, to inquire into the alleged unauthorised deduction from compensation payable to NH-202 affected landowners.
According to USLP, the committee submitted its report on October 16, following which the organisation held a meeting on October 17 to consider the findings.
The report stated that affected landowners in the Longmatra area clarified they had never been asked or forced, verbally or in writing, by the deputy commissioner to pay 10% of their compensation. The Phelungre Village Council also denied receiving any verbal or written information about such a deduction.
USLP further said a door-to-door inquiry in the town area found affected individuals signing declarations stating that they had received no such information.
Based on these findings, USLP stated that there had been no verbal or written intimation from the deputy commissioner regarding a 10% deduction. However, it said disciplinary action could be initiated if evidence supporting the allegation was found.
The organisation added that it would also take up the other four allegations against the deputy commissioner and seek corrective action if they were found to be true. It also advised the government to take appropriate action if the allegations were substantiated.