DIMAPUR, JUN 10 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, including NSCN (I-M), Kuki Inpi Nagaland and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma have expressed deep sorrow over the killing of six Naga men whose bodies were recovered on Wednesday.
CM: In a post on X, Rio strongly condemned the heinous act and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, friends and loved ones of the victims, adding that no family should have to endure such pain and anguish.
He said the heartbreaking tragedy was a painful reminder of the hurt and suffering that violence leaves behind. Rio also prayed for the departed souls and the bereaved families to find strength to bear this profound loss.
NSCN (I-M): NSCN (I-M) has strongly condemned the killing and alleged mutilation of victims by what it described as Kuki terrorist gangs and their frontal Kuki Village volunteers, terming the acts as crimes against humanity and a gross violation of human dignity.
In a statement issued by its MIP, the group said the atrocities were blatant crimes against humanity and savage violation of human dignity and maintained that even in times of conflict; universal moral norms demand absolute respect for the deceased. It said that the deliberate desecration of bodies was intended to spread terror, weaponise fear, and inflict psychological trauma on grieving families and communities.
NSCN (I-M) demanded that the Government of India immediately outlaw the groups involved and formally designate them as terrorist organisations. It asserted that the deliberate targeting of civilians, use of extreme violence, and desecration of the dead constituted acts of terrorism by and argued that groups involved in such depraved acts should be stripped of all political legitimacy. It said that failure to crush these organizations would only embolden further atrocities and destroy any chance for justice and peace.
The group further urged the Government of India to act swiftly and decisively to target these gangs with full force of the law.
It further stated that while Indian security forces allegedly manhandle womenfolk like ragdolls for exercising their democratic right to protest, assault student activists, and forcibly disband village guards formed because the Government of India has failed to safeguard the basic rights, security and dignity of the people, the same forces were unwilling to prevent, and were accused of facilitating, the brutal killing of Naga people by Kuki terrorist gangs widely perceived as their proxies.
The group questioned how such actions could be reconciled with the principles of justice, equality and protection that the Government of India is constitutionally bound to uphold.
NSCN (I-M) expressed condolences to the families of the victims and said it stood in solidarity with all those affected. It also asserted that it would leave no stone unturned until those responsible for this savage act were brought to justice.
KIN: Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) has condemned the murder of six Naga civilians whose bodies were recovered on June 10, describing the incident as a barbaric and cold-blooded act.
In a statement, KIN said the killing of innocent civilians could never be justified under any circumstances and said that such acts of brutality was a direct assault on the sanctity of human life and a grave crime. It stated that such acts deepen wounds, perpetuate hatred and undermine prospects for peace and reconciliation among communities.
As a people who profess faith in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, KIN said all forms of violence and vengeance must be rejected. It stated that despite shared Christian values, innocent lives continue to be lost to senseless acts of cruelty, and maintained that no individual or group has the moral authority to take away a life they did not create. KIN said the path of revenge only leads to further suffering and destruction.
Expressing profound sorrow over the incident, KIN extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. It said the immense grief, pain and trauma being endured by the families and loved ones of the victims was difficult to imagine, and prayed that Almighty God grant them strength, comfort and courage during this darkest hour and give eternal peace to the departed souls.
KIN also strongly urged the concerned authorities and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation into the crime. It demanded that the perpetrators, conspirators and all those responsible, directly or indirectly, be identified, apprehended and brought to justice without fear or favour, asserting that there must be no impunity for such grave crimes.
KIN said ensuring swift and befitting punishment for those responsible was essential not only for the victims’ families but also for maintaining public confidence in the rule of law and safeguarding peaceful coexistence among communities.
KIN reiterated its commitment to peace, mutual respect and harmonious coexistence and appealed to all concerned to exercise restraint, reject violence and work collectively towards justice, reconciliation and lasting peace.
Meghalaya CM: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma condemned the killing of six Naga men in Manipur, asserting that there can be no justification for the taking of innocent lives.
“I strongly and unequivocally condemn the brutal killing of six Naga civilians. This senseless act of violence is deeply disturbing and wholly unacceptable,” Sangma said in a statement.
NPYF Nagaland: National People’s Youth Front (NPYF), Nagaland State, has expressed solidarity with the people of Manipur and extended support to the symbolic blackout and candlelight observance called by NPYF Manipur.
In a statement, NPYF Nagaland said the brutal killings and loss of innocent lives have left families shattered and communities grieving. It conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by the violence.
The youth front said every human life is sacred and maintained that no cause can justify the taking of innocent lives. It stated that the pain endured by the families of the victims was not theirs alone but a collective wound on the conscience of the region and the nation.
NPYF Nagaland also joined the call for justice and urged the State and Union governments, along with all concerned agencies, to ensure a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation so that every individual responsible, regardless of affiliation, status or influence, is brought before the law. It said accountability was essential not only for justice but also for restoring public trust and lasting peace.
Further, the organisation appealed to the youth of Nagaland and the wider Northeast to stand united against violence, hatred and division, and reaffirm commitment to peace, human dignity and the rule of law.
As candles are lit across Manipur in remembrance and solidarity, NPYF Nagaland said it bowed its head in prayer for the departed souls, strength for the grieving families and healing for the people affected by the tragedy.
“Together, we mourn. Together, we stand for justice. Together, we stand with Manipur,” the statement added.