More organisations have joined in to express strong condemnation against the blatant firing at several places in Dimapur on October 27. The Nagaland GB federation (NGBF), Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) and Notun Bosti council Dimapur (NBCD) in separate statements, have demanded stringent punishment against those involved.
While appreciating the Niki-led NSCN(K) for admitting that it was involved in the firing incidents (three arrested being its members), NGBF president Saleem Konyak and general secretary Shikuto Zalipu warned that “such act of intimidation” by any group or individuals will not be tolerated.
NGBF said such act of violence being carried out in spite of repeated appeals and warnings was “unacceptable and deserved the highest degree of punishment.”
NGBF said that when Nagas were craving for peace and focusing on Naga political solution, “this kind of disobedience shall invite the wrath of the people.”
NGBF also made a strong appeal on the law enforcing agencies and those in authority to bring the culprits to book and award punishment as per the law. NGBF urged the state government to get to the bottom of the incident and punish those found guilty.
Further, NGBF also renewed its appeal on all to shun violence and maintain peace at this juncture.
NCD also strongly condemned firing incident and forceful intrusion into the residence of an outstation Nagaland police officer.
NCD president Etsungmomo Kikon and general secretary Thsapongkyu Sangtam said there was no justification for any kind of coercion, intimidation, threat or killing.
NCD called for stopping “anti-social activities, criminal and extortion of all kind” being waged against brothers and sisters in the name of Naga nationalism. It also appealed to all the factions to “take-off the culture of killing, extortion, intimidation and hatred and put on the culture of love and harmony.”
NCD said since Dimapur is the hub of economic, industrial and commercial activities, the state government must step up measures for the safety and security.
It also lauded Dimapur police for prompt action against the alleged criminals and demanded registering criminal case against any such groups/individuals making demands.
Meanwhile, NBCD condemned the indiscriminate firing incident at Notunbosti (Ao Khel) jurisdiction on October 27, 2021 at around 1:30 am.
NBCD chairman Imkongnukshi Imchen and secretary Kavito Ayemi said that such “barbaric acts of violence” were creating fear psychosis among the colony residents.
The council stated that “this kind of terror violence”, which was unacceptable and had no place in a civilized society, should to be condemned by all.