NSCN (I-M) clarifies on abduction allegation

NSCN (I-M) UT has issued a clarification for “falsely accusing” the group by Assam Rifles for abduction and kidnapping six civilians for ransom.
Terming it as a “fabricated” story, NSCN (I-M) said it would like to set the record straight for any misconception by the public and explain why the individuals were detained at the UT Correction Cell.
NSCN (I-M) alleged that two individuals detained on April 13 and 25 were loan fraudster. Further, two persons were detained on April 21 for possessing illegal SP capsules (15000 pc approx.) and approx 100 kg of Ganja. On April 27, one person was detained for possessing two soap case of drugs (heroin) and another for documents forgery. NSCN (I-M) said that all these cases were taken up in public interest.
Considering the rampant growth of drugs users among Naga youths especially between the age group of 15 to 25, NSCN (I-M) said it was necessary to curb the menace at the earliest as it had spread even to the remotest villages.
It further said that the second group of people detained at the correction cell were frequent monetary fraudsters, who have duped people on multiple occasions and still continuing to cheat people using fake land patta and buildings. NSCN (I-M) said that most of the victims were poor innocent widows and orphans, socially of low status and unable to fight for their own right. NSCN (I-M) said anyone was welcome to view the complaint letters addressed to the UT office.
NSCN (I-M) asserted that the UT would continue to hunt for any anti-social element such as drug suppliers and other harmful chemicals, trying to uproot young Naga generation of their career and life. “Any elements trying to sabotage the unblemished and noble cause is questionable and unacceptable,” it stated.
Meanwhile, NSCN (I-M) has appealed to law enforcing agencies including Assam Rifles “to nab the inter-state drug traffickers and bring them before the law if they really wanted to rescue people rather than focusing only on rescuing drug peddlers, fraudsters and criminals.”
“History has taught us enough of how illegal drugs like opium was used by colonial powers to colonize people for which we Naga people should be aware and be more prudent to fight against such insidious design,” NSCN (I-M) stated.