In connection with the alleged kidnapping of an employee of SymBios Creation Pvt Ltd in Dimapur on August 26, the Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) has described as “totally false and baseless” the claims of Khango-led NSCN (K) that “Dimapur Ao youths came to the Police station in mob, took away the lady manager without allowing her to complete the formalities and forcibly registered the FIR as kidnapping offence.”
In a press release, DAYO president Aotemsu Aier and general secretary S Pangertoshi also said Khango-led NSCN (K) through a communiqué dated August 28, 2020 summoned DAYO and others to their office at Thilixu village at 4pm on August 29, 2020 “for consultation/clarification on kidnapping allegation”.
DAYO, however, said that it did not deem itself obligated to comply with the demand of Khango-led NSCN (K).
The youth body expressed its firm belief that the state law enforcing agencies were the only competent entities to handle and investigate the matter. Therefore, DAYO said it would “allow the law to take its own course which is sub judice.”
DAYO said it was taking this stand “for the sake of civility and rule of law and not impede the investigation by conducting parallel deliberations.”
Meanwhile, DAYO has advised proprietor of SymBios Creation Pvt Ltd and Aoyimti Lanur Telongjem not to attend any summons or meetings on the issue without its knowledge.
The organisation affirmed that it “fully stand” by parent body Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) resolution to safeguard the bona fide members advocating their livelihood and that “any palpable harassment” meted out without any tangible reason and proof would not be tolerated.
DAYO said that Khango-led NSCN(K) “may come to DAYO office anytime after prior information for any consultation deemed necessary.”
The organisation has also reiterated its demand to the responsible authorities to expedite the investigation and deliver justice so the rule of law prevailed.
PAC Dimapur flays ‘kidnapping’
Public Action Committee (PAC) Dimapur has vehemently condemned the alleged kidnapping by “NSCN-K cadres” on August 26. PAC said that such act was “very much uncalled for” at this crucial juncture of political negotiations. Appreciating the police for their “immediate action in arresting the culprits”, PAC demanded that the judiciary should not grant bail, but award due punishment as per the law.
BAN declines meeting invite
Business Association of Nagas (BAN) executive, at an emergency meeting on August 29 decided to not attend the meeting called by Khango-led NSCN(K), saying attending a consultation/clarification meeting was “irrelevant” as the group had already refuted the basis of allegation.
BAN said: “Thus, we find it futile for a meeting as BAN is not the appropriate authority to decide on the rebuttal.” BAN said it was concerned over the kidnapping of a staff serving under Naga entrepreneur and also concerned over disturbing the business activity of its advisor. As an association that exist to protect the interest of Naga entrepreneurs, BAN said it deemed appropriate to “condemn such an act.”
Meanwhile, BAN said that since the case was with the executing authority it looked forward to investigating agency completing the probe without any interference whatsoever.