Konyak Union (KU) has announced restrictions on media personnel from covering stories/reporting at “ground zero” Oting village in Mon district with the purpose of paving the way for a smooth investigation into the December 4 incident and not create unnecessary disturbances for the bereaved family members.
KU in a release said it will convene a press conference at its Mon office at 12 noon on December 11 where all members of press fraternity would be invited. KU said while it acknowledged the concern and solidarity of both the Central and State governments towards the victims through financial support, it demanded that such commitments should be fulfilled in letter and spirit.
KU also informed it would strictly monitor and ensure that the financial relief reached the intended victims and at the same time, will not rest till justice was delivered and peace restored.
Day-2 of mourning: KU said that the second day of public mourning was marked by flying of Union flag at half mast, wearing of black badges by school children and all shops and business establishments and vehicles with black flags to show respect and mourn the dead.
The Union also said Konyak community had reposed trust in the Indian Army and Indian Union for almost 60 years and maintained peace and tranquillity within the community. KU said that the community had also been yearning for a solution at the earliest to the protracted Naga political issue.
It however, expressed regrets that the “hard-earned trust and expectations” have been destroyed by the armed forces on December 4 when 14 innocent civilians were martyred. KU said this clearly indicated their actual motives and intentions was – to win awards with promotions and other gallantry medals.