Amid growing fears of a spillover from Assam’s eviction drive against immigrants, more organisations have issued strong advisories and warnings, urging heightened vigilance across border areas and towns to prevent any unauthorised entry or settlement of suspected illegal immigrants.
Kohima Village Youth Organisation, Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur, Southern Angami Public Organization, Chakhroma Youth Organization and Langpangkong Students’ Conference expressed concern that the displacement of individuals from Assam could lead to infiltration into Nagaland, posing threats to law and order, demographic stability, and indigenous rights.
KVYO: The Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) expressed deep concern over the recent eviction drive of illegal immigrants in Assam, which might result in a spillover into neighbouring states, including Nagaland.
In a statement, KVYO president Medozhazo Rutsa and general secretary Neikehetuo Kire said the recent incident in Niuland, where over 300 individuals suspected to be illegal immigrants were intercepted and turned away by local authorities and volunteers, highlighted the urgency of the matter.
Fearing that similar attempts might be made to infiltrate and settle within Kohima and its surrounding areas, they called upon all citizens, especially residents under Kohima Village jurisdiction, to remain alert and vigilant.
They issued a strong warning to any individual or group found sheltering illegal immigrants within the Kohima village area, declaring that any house owner or landlord providing accommodation to such individuals would face strict social sanctions with traditional customary practices. They urged all residents to report any suspicious movement or gathering of unknown individuals to the district administration or KVYO office-bearers without delay.
They stressed that cooperation from the public was essential to safeguard the integrity, security and demographic balance of the community. They appealed for working together in unity and responsibility to ensure villages and cities remained safe, secure and free from unlawful infiltration.
ASTD: In view of growing concerns over possible influx of immigrants from Assam into Nagaland, the Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD), at an emergency coordination meeting held Friday, resolved to undertake a series of measures including intensified border monitoring, support for government verification drives and awareness campaigns across communities.
In a press release, ASTD president Ningsangwaba Pongen and general secretary K. Tsukti Longchar informed that the meeting was attended by ASTD executives, student bodies and women’s representatives.
Raising concern that the “unexpected movement” of people posed serious challenges to traditional land ownership, local security and peaceful coexistence, ASTD said the issue must be addressed collectively, calmly and firmly.
Immediate monitoring in border areas: ASTD advised all villages located along the Assam-Nagaland border to activate vigilance teams. These village-level teams, led by councils and supported by youth volunteers, would monitor and record movements, identify any suspicious activities, and promptly inform local authorities.
No tolerance for unauthorised settlement: The Telongjem resolved that no community, private or fallow land should be rented or given temporarily to anyone who do not belong to the village lacking valid ILP or identification. It warned that even temporary accommodation or employment to undocumented migrants could lead to silent encroachment and future land conflicts. It also urged villagers not to shelter outsiders without council approval.
Support to government verification drives: ASTD assured full cooperation with any government verification efforts including ILP checks and biometric documentation. It also appealed to the state Home department to hold formal talks with the Assam government to prevent spillover displacement and ensure lawful action concerning evicted persons.
Awareness campaign: To prevent unauthorized employment and tenancy, ASTD resolved to launch community-level awareness campaigns through its youth and women wings. It said that communities would be sensitized against engaging unknown individuals without council consent.
Lawful approach: ASTD clarified it did not support any form of harassment or panic and resolved that all actions must be grounded in law and respect for human dignity.
Meanwhile, ASTD reaffirmed the collective stand of the Ao community in its commitment to safeguarding the “integrity of tribal land and ensuring peace and security in our homeland.”
SAPO: Even as the state government has undertaken measures to prevent influx of displaced immigrants following evictions carried out in Assam, the Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) has called upon the members to exercise extreme vigilance, particularly those involved in construction activities or weekly markets in village areas or around Kohima.
In a press release, SAPO president Er. Tepul Hopovi and general secretary Tepungosa Sale stated that “unprecedented influx of immigrants” has triggered a high-level alert across Assam and Nagaland, necessitating extreme caution.
SAPO also requested members who own farms and paddy fields in Medziphema, Chumukedima, and Dimapur areas to advise their workers and caretakers not to shelter any illegal immigrants. It has called for ensuring that workers were aware of the potential risks and consequences of harbouring unauthorized individuals.
Further, SAPO suggested that members collaborate to fortify safety and security by strictly adhering to state government directives and civil society appeals.
CYO: Chakhroma Youth Organization (CYO) has expressed deep concern over the “possible unauthorized entry and settlement of illegal immigrants” within Chakhroma jurisdiction and other parts of Nagaland.
In a press release, CYO president Medochüzo Medoze and press & information secretary Kevitsokho Nagi maintained that such unauthorized migration posed a serious threat to law and order, public safety, demographic stability and the rightful interests of the indigenous population.
In this regard, CYO has called upon all responsible citizens, village councils, GBs, ward councillors, community-based organizations and residents under Chakhroma jurisdiction to remain highly alert. CYOI urged them to report any suspicious movement or unauthorized settlement of outsiders, particularly those suspected to be illegal immigrants, in their localities to district administration, police or CYO without any delay.
Further, CYO advised all house owners, contractors and business establishments within its jurisdiction to thoroughly verify ILP and valid identity documents such as NRC, Aadhaar card, voter ID of all tenants, domestic workers and labourers before employing or allowing them to reside.
CYO affirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of the people and ensuring the safety and security of the land.
LKM: In light of the ongoing eviction drive against illegal immigrants in Assam, the Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM) has adopted a firm and proactive stance to protect the integrity and security of its jurisdiction. On July 25, the LKM Office held a consultative meeting with ADC of Tuli and subsequently conducted an inspection of the Watiyongpang Police border check gate to assess ground-level preparedness.
During the meeting, LKM strongly urged the district administration to ensure that no illegal immigrant or no outsider without valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) documentation is allowed entry into Langpangkong jurisdiction. It also appealed for the deployment of additional security personnel in vulnerable border areas beyond the Watiyongpang Gate to strengthen surveillance and prevent unauthorized movement.
Following the meeting, LKM officials visited the Watiyongpang check gate and interacted with on-duty police personnel. They emphasized the need for stringent ILP verification protocols and reiterated that individuals without proper documentation must not be allowed to cross into the Langpangkong region.
LKM made it clear that it is taking the matter with utmost seriousness and would not tolerate any lapse that could lead to the infiltration of undocumented individuals. Any confirmed cases of illegal entry will be reported and dealt with strictly in collaboration with the competent authorities, it added.
In a joint statement, LKM president Imlinok and general secretary Mr. Meyitongpang said,
“The LKM office is closely monitoring the situation and will take prompt action in case of any breach. We remain committed to supporting the administration and law enforcement in safeguarding our land and people. However, if any official dereliction of duty is found, we will not remain silent.”
LKM also issued a public advisory, urging all residents under Langpangkong jurisdiction to refrain from sheltering or allowing entry to any outsider lacking valid ILP. It also urged all affiliated LKM units to remain alert, and village councils, Town Ward unions, and public to cooperate and remain vigilant.