DIMAPUR, OCT 27 (NPN): Nagaland Civil Service Association (NCSA) has urged the state government to institute an impartial, fair and time-bound inquiry into allegations against deputy commissioner (DC) Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer, while cautioning against public judgments based on unverified claims.
In a press release, NCSA president Kethosituo Sekhose said the association had taken note of allegations against Longkumer, an NCSA member, raised in a representation submitted to the commissioner of Nagaland and subsequently circulated widely on social media. The association acknowledged every citizen’s right to raise grievances against public servants and stressed that no government servant was above scrutiny. It said allegations of misconduct, if supported by evidence, must be examined seriously and impartially by the competent authority in accordance with law.
However, NCSA expressed concern that allegations were being widely discussed and judged in the public domain before examination by the appropriate investigative authority.
It said the circulation of unverified allegations should not be treated as proof of wrongdoing. NCSA warned that premature conclusions, personal attacks and trial by social media could cause lasting harm to an officer’s reputation and dignity and potentially prejudice a fair inquiry.
It appealed to the public, civil society organisations, media personnel and social media users to exercise restraint and refrain from amplifying unverified claims, personal vilification or definitive conclusions about the conduct of DC or any other government servant. NCSA reiterated its commitment to accountability, transparency, integrity and ethical public service.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026