Reacting on the recent events and press statements condemning 25 Assam Rifle’s “improper conduct”, Samziuram Village Council (SVC) said the relationship between 25 Assam Rifles, Samziuram Village authorities and youth has been portrayed in an “unpleasant manner which is far from reality”.
In a press release, SVC chairman, N.L Pame said the village authorities and Assam Rifles promptly took initiative and have cleared the “miscommunication” and together asserted the commitment towards building a “harmonious environment”.
SVC said the Assam Rifles, village councils, Samziuram Students’ Union, Samziuram Youth Organization and Samziuram Women Society affirmed to stand for the “peaceful coexistence” within its jurisdiction respecting the customary law, tradition and basic human rights provided under the constitution.
SVC informed that the council members or GBs would assist the Assam Rifles during “operations” as the youth may “misconstrue such requests out of apprehensions and fear or depict as informant in the eye of opposite party”.
The council further said the Jalukie battalion of AR has been “keen, responsive and resolute towards its efforts in helping the Naga society and continues with its endeavour to extend unflinching support to the locals to enhance law and order and also to keep strict vigilance to thwart all security threats in the area”.
SVC has also appreciated the “sentinels of the north east for arresting these dangerous anti national elements who were harbouring arms, ammunition and explosives in civil living areas”. It has also condemned the harbourer for indulging in it without the knowledge of the council. SVC has also appealed to all the factions to maintain and respect the ceasefire agreement.
Further, SVC has expressed gratitude to the “friends of the north east in helping the village with many development projects, free medical camps, events for children and elderly, recruitment rallies and preparation etc.”.
