In connection with the murder of Jisietho Nyuwi at Sunderbani in Jammu on June 22 last, the Pochury Hoho, Pochury Students’ Union (PSU) and Pochury Mothers’ Association (PMA) have placed a three-point demand before the government of Nagaland. In a representation submitted to the chief minister, through additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Meluri, the Pochury hoho president Penthü Pochury, PSU president Er.Joyson Fithu and PMA president Machü Joshou demanded setting up of an inquiry commission to expedite the case. They also demanded that the Meckwe Telecom Company, in which the Jisietho was employed, and the government must bear the responsibility of granting ex-gratia on humanitarian ground for immediate relief. Further, the organisations have asked the government to offer a government job to one member of the family in the form of compensation.
Meanwhile, in a press release, Pochury Hoho president Penthü Pochury and general secretary Er. Vichutho Nyusou stated that body of the deceased reached Meluri on June 26 midnight and the funeral service was conducted on June 27 morning. It stated that various organisations of Pochury community and thousands of public gathered attended the funeral service. They said five days have passed after the fatal incident had occurred, yet no headway in the case.
The signatories said different organisations under Pochury Hoho therefore decided to submit a representation to the chief minister “to pursue the grievances and rights of the humanity.”