Nagaland Mengu village bans hunting

Mengu village under Chümoukedima district, has reiterated that all sort of hunting by outsiders within the jurisdiction is strictly prohibited, adding that the village authority has noticed that many hunters are operating inside the village jurisdiction.
A press release by chairman Thejangulie Kire stated that failure to abide the directive of the village shall be strictly dealt with as per the provision of the Village Regulations Act which include seizure of arms and hunting material, including vehicle used for committing crime etc. The release stated that after necessary penalty from the village council, material such as gun and vehicle used for hunting will be handed over to the concern authority for further necessary action.
It further requested villagers not to invite or bring any outsider for hunting in the village or engage in such activities which was prohibited by the council.
It also informed that using battery for fishing in the rivers and its tributaries is also strictly ban and that violators shall be fined a minimum of Rs. 5000 and the seized material shall not be returned to the owner.
The release further informed that collection of any forest product like fire wood, vegetables, and bamboo product for construction from other property is strictly prohibited and defaulters shall be fined Rs 20000 or more and the products alone with the vehicle shall be confiscated which will be later handover to the concern authority with negative remark.
The release informed villagers yet to clear their land as well to verify and renew their village land holding certificate are requested to do the same within December 30,2025, failing of which a cancellation drive shall be initiated with effect from January 2026 as resolution passed in the general body meeting.
The release also informed that in view of the approaching of festive season, the village will conduct social work on December 9, 2025 and all are requested to be present without fail, adding that other arrangements shall be intimated later.