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10/05/2005: "Raising: NSCN(K), NNC part of Indian counter-insurgency strategy. No deadline for solution: NSCN-IM"

Raising: NSCN(K), NNC part of Indian counter-insurgency strategy
No deadline for solution: NSCN-IM By Wasbir Hussain GUWAHATI, Oct 4: The NSCN(IM) today disclosed it was not thinking of setting a deadline for an acceptable solution to the Naga problem, but said there is a ‘limit to patience’ and that tangible progress in the peace process is a must for the dialogue with New Delhi to be stretched further. "No one will set a deadline for a solution as we have to see things objectively. But, there is a limit to patience and progress needs to be made in important areas for the talks to continue without a deadlock," NSCN(IM) ‘home minister’ RH Raising, told this writer over telephone.
Raising’s comments come on the eve of the next round of NSCN(IM)-New Delhi talks scheduled to be held in Thailand between October 8 and 15. "Our top leaders are already in Thailand awaiting the arrival of other senior leaders from various parts. The exact dates for the meet are yet to be fixed," Raising said. The NSCN(IM) leader admitted integration of the Naga areas was going to be among other matters that would top the agenda at the Thailand meeting. "Nagas are inseparable and unification of the Naga areas is a must. We know this and the Government of India too is seized of the matter. The question now is how to concretize this," Raising said.
He said it is up to the Naga people to decide their future. When Raising said this, he must have meant that the Nagas should be free to chose whether they want to remain a part of India or push their demand for a separate homeland. The NSCN(IM) is certainly aware that getting an independent homeland is no easy task and, therefore, must have made up its mind not to come down from its demand for integration of the Naga areas in the North-east. Asked whether his group was opposed to New Delhi starting formal peace talks with the rival NSCN faction headed by SS Khaplang, Raising said: "We don’t care if New Delhi holds talks with NSCN (Khaplang) or the Naga National Council (NNC). But, the question is the people are with us as also the issue."
Raising said both the NSCN(K) and the NNC are ‘part of the Indian Government’s counter-insurgency strategy.’ He alleged: "NSCN(K) is an organization funded by the Assam Rifles." The NSCN(IM) leader was asked whether his organization was continuing with its global campaign for support to their movement. Raising said: "The world as well as the good Lord is with us. Our international efforts are on."
CRPF, Naga magistrate lock AP outpost From a Correspondent Sentinel
URIAMHAT, Oct 4: At a time when the NSCN(IM) is engaged in relentless efforts for the creation of ‘Nagalim’, there are reports that the neutral forces deployed along the Assam-Nagaland border are getting involved in anti-Assam activities at the instance of Nagaland Government. Sources said that CRPF, in presence of a magistrate of Nagaland, has locked down an police outpost set up by Assam Government in Dhansiri subdivision’s Sungijan area. The outpost was set up by the government to check the growing incidents of violence sponsored by the Naga extremists in the E sector here.
Such a shame to see our own naga brother kill! Nagarealm on line
It is a great shame on the face of the earth to see our own brother was kill by own naga brother.
There are few Naga underground who claim to be fighting for the cause of the "NAGAS" sovereignty; whereas his or her acts of deed dring sorrow upon our own brothers and sisters of the naga people. Instead of fighting for the cause of NAGAS, they fight and kill their own people "NAGAS".
They(underground)people were bought by politician for their election campaign with money. They(underground) sold the birth-right of the nagas. IT is a very shame and curse to see this happening. Therefore, I challenge so call fighting for NAGAS sovereignty, I don't care which group it belongs too... If yu asked for your support.. I will never ever support till yu stop killing yur own people and defend your people (The NAGAS). Willing to give yur life for them then I will support with my whole life even will give my life if necessary. Lastly this is not the time to go back into our past and repeat the same mistake that was occur, but it is the time to learn a lesson of our past and go forward for our future with prosperity. If the nagas underground can be bought with money... come I'll pay you... fight for your NAGA people.... how much do yu need? even I'll be willing to pay you with dollars... fight for me(NAGAS). KUKNALIM I was born with a naga blood and will remain as naga till my last breath and beyond that I belong to Christ my savior and Lord in whom I trust for my future. Hope yu too will trust Jesus Christ as yur personal Savior and Lord. God Bless
'Revival of work culture among Nagas is an urgent need' Kuknalim.com
KOHIMA, Oct. 4: It is a wake up call of sorts for Naga youth who are becoming increasingly lethargic and shy away from doing manual work, resulting in flight of crores of rupees to non-Nagas according to official studies. Concerned over the declining work culture in the state, politicians, government officials, professionals, entrepreneurs and NGO workers recently put their heads together to find ways and means to revive work ethics and dignity of labour in present Naga society. A call for reforms in the present Naga way of life and a return to the values of their forefathers has been sounded loud and clear as participants in the meeting insisted on a change of attitude and mindset among young Nagas.

The participants at an official launch of the "Awareness drive for revival of dignity of labour in Nagaland" pointed out the present Naga society was basically a consumerist one without producing anything and giving way to lethargy and corruption to invade the tribal society and the trend needs an urgent change. Due to decline in work culture among Nagas and too much dependence on others for all kinds of manual work, the Nagaland Government has been losing around Rs 275 crores annually by way of payment to non-Nagas for work which the local tribes feel below their dignity to do. Every year crores of rupees have to be given away to non-Nagas as Nagas do not want to do work which others comfortably do, lamented Development Commissioner Lalhuma. Based on a study, the Commissioner revealed at the recent workshop, jointly organised by the state government and Labour Union of Nagaland, that Nagas were losing out by depending on outside labour forces for all types of manual work.
Nagaland fears another Dikom in Changpang New Kerala
Kohima: The residents of Changpang village in Wokha district of Nagaland are suffering due to leakage of crude petroleum oil from an abandoned well of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) for the last few months.
According to press release issued by a former chairman of the Changpang Village Council Opyuo Odyuo, there had been leakage of huge amount of crude oil at several places, preventing villagers from crossing over to the jungles nearby to collect necessities. The villagers were also taking the initiative to prevent accidental fires, which may turn into a towering inferno like Assam's Dikom fire. The release said ONGC, when contracted, refused to look into problem on the ground that it was yet to strike a deal with the Nagaland government for extracting crude oil from the oil field. Even as the petroleum oil seepage is causing environmental hazards, the government has not taken any steps.

Mr Odyuo said there had been a leakage of crude oil at the Champa Camp in April. But at that point of time, the leakage was immediately stemmed by the ONGC. However, this time when the ONGC was contacted, it shifted the blame on the Geology and Mining Department of Nagaland. The oil leakage poses a grave health threat to humans and domestic animals and poses a threat to forests and tree plantations, he said and appealed to the government to initiate immediate measures to reseal the petroleum oil well. It may be mentioned here that the NSCN-IM had warned all concerned not to exploit petroleum without the permission of the outfit and declared it as ''national wealth''. It was also announced that severe punitive action against anybody tried to violate the order.
Patil says Naxal threat to be eliminated with sustained development
By Sutirtha Sanyal, New Delhi: Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on Wednesday that structured development is the key to counter leftist rebel violence in states hit by them. Addressing the 40th annual Conference of Director Generals of Police and Inspector Generals of Police on issues of national and internal security, Patil stressed on the need for overhauling the administrative machinery to the lowest level making it responsive and sensitive to the issue. “It is recognised that Naxalism feeds on widespread socio-economic, political and regional inequalities, coupled with poverty, unemployment and a lack of proper infrastructure. We have to, therefore, accord high priority to enduring faster integrated development of Naxalite-affected areas. There is also need to strengthen the administrative machinery to make it more responsive, transparent and sensitive to enable effective redressal of public grievances, and improvement in the delivery mechanism aimed at social reconstructions and accelerated integrated development. All this is possible only when proper conditions exist for developmental activities to be initiated,” Patil told senior police officials.

Patil’s comments assume significance in the light of recent Naxal-related attacks in Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in which 39 people, including 23 policemen, were killed. At least nine states have been affected in naxalite-related violence in recent months. Apart from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, the others are Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal. The Indian Government is also concerned about the weak levels of internal security in the seven north eastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, all which have at some time or the other been affected by insurgency during the past 50 years. Though there are peace pacts in place in Nagaland, the Centre is worried about the fact that these insurgents have found havens in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan (the last named until recently).

The government says there are about 9,300 Maoist rebels in the country, and that social and economic disparities were providing support for them. The rebels have killed politicians, policemen and government officials, bombed factories and government offices and attacked buses and trains. The three-day conference has been organised by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will address the senior police officers tomorrow and will present 41 officers with the Indian Police Medals for meritorious service and 15 President s Police Medals for distinguished service. Top police and security officials from all over the country are in Delhi to discuss issues relating to national security, left wing extremism ‘ emerging dimensions, disaster management, threats from Bangladesh and Nepal, VIP security, cyber security, counterfeiting, crime against women and children, human trafficking, criminal intelligence and the Right to Information Act.

The main objective is to provide a forum to the police leadership in the country to discuss various problems being faced by the police in their day-to-day functioning and work out solutions to such problems by exchange of ideas and sharing of experience, making the police more effective, efficient and people-friendly, an official release said. Efforts will also be made to devise ways for galvanising the police forces to meet the ever-increasing challenges of terrorism, insurgency, extremism, espionage and other serious problems of law and order, the release said. The first Conference of IGPs in India was organized by the Intelligence Bureau in 1920. Since then, such conferences are being held regularly at New Delhi. Since 1973 it has become an annual event for the Heads of Police organisations in the States/UTs besides Central Police Organisation Chiefs. The Director, intelligence Bureau continues to remain the ex-officio Chairman of the Conference.
Termination notice of contract with Sir Edward Dunlop Hospitals Ltd soon: Dr Lotha Oken Jeet Sandham – Asian Tribune
Kohima, 05 October, (NEPS): Nagaland Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Excise, Dr TM Lotha said the State Government had been sincerely doing to “terminate the contract with the Sir Edward Dunlop Hospitals Ltd” at the earliest after the latter had violated the terms of the contract with the Government with regard to the modernization of the Naga Hospital Kohima. Explaining the position of the Government in the wake of the Kohima Village Women Organization’s recent letter addressed to Chief Minister and also to him demanding for the immediate termination of the contract with the Sir Edward Dunlop Hospitals Ltd, the Minister said the Cabinet Sub-Committee had already authorized the State’s Advocate General P Gopal to immediately initiate necessary steps to serve a “termination notice of the contract” to the company. Dr Lotha further disclosed that the Advocate General had already started consulting senior lawyers to take up the matter at the earliest and serve “termination notice of the contract” to Shawkat Singh, the main representative of the Sir Edward Dunlop Hospitals Ltd. Exuding confidence that the termination notice of the contract would be served to the company sooner than later, the Minister appealed to the publics specially Kohima Village Women Organization to be patient in waiting the outcome of the case. - Asian Tribune –
11 killed in northeast violence By Indo Asian News Service
Guwahati, Oct 4 (IANS) At least 11 people, including four separatists, have been killed in separate incidents in the northeastern states of Assam and Manipur, officials said Tuesday. An Indian Army spokesman said four unidentified rebels were killed in a skirmish with security forces near Loktak, 40 km east of Manipur's capital Imphal. In two separate incidents, seven Karbi tribals were hacked to death in Assam by militants of a rival tribe. Army spokesman Lt. Col. S. Goswami the skirmish at Loktak began around midday Tuesday and was continuing. 'The soldiers have killed four separatists and recovered a huge cache of weapons and ammunition,' Goswami told IANS by telephone from Imphal.
Militants belonging to at least seven groups operate in the area where the skirmish occurred.
'Heavy fighting is going and so far there are no casualties on the army side although the rebels are launching retaliatory strikes,' Goswami said. 'We are yet to ascertain the identities of the four rebels killed in the encounter.' In Assam, a police spokesman said both the incidents of violence directed against the Karbi tribals took place Monday in the eastern Karbi Anglong district, about 290 km from Assam's main city Guwahati. 'Five members of a family were killed in one incident and two more died in a separate attack,' the police official said from the district headquarters of Diphu.
Police suspect the Dima Halom Daoga (DHD), a rebel group fighting for an independent homeland for the Dimasa tribe in eastern Assam, was behind the killing of the seven people. 'The rebels barged into the house of a village headman and asked all male members of the family to come out,' the police official said. Five male members of the family were then taken to a paddy field in Hemari Terang village and their hands were tied before the rebels hacked them to death using machetes and other crude implements. Another group of rebels attacked a nearby village, hacking to death two more tribal people. 'It appears the attacks were in retaliation to the killing of three Dimasa youths last week by unidentified Karbi rebels,' the official said. Karbis and Dimasas have for long been engaged in a bitter turf war with both ethnic tribal groups fighting for territorial supremacy.
'The fight between Dimasas and Karbis are over land rights and we find the two groups involved in bloody clashes at regular intervals,' the police official said.
Centre, Consultative group to meet by October-end Morung Express
NEW DELHI, OCT 4 (AGENCIES): In a significant development, the Centre has decided to hold talks with a group appointed by banned insurgents’ outfit United Liberation Front of Assam later this month, Jnanpith award-winning author Indira Goswami said on Tuesday night. Goswami, who met National Security Advisor M K Narayanan on Tuesday evening, said the talks could be held either on October 24 or 25 or on both days. Goswami, who is mediating between the Centre and the ULFA, was accompanied by Rebati Phukan, one of the 11 members of the People’s Consultative Group nominated by ULFA to prepare the ground for direct peace talks with the Centre.
Expressing happiness over the Centre’s decision, Goswami said Narayanan would finalise the modalities for the talks. Narayanan also handed over to her a sealed letter addressed to ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa who is believed to be in Bangladesh."This is a ground-breaking development after 27 years," Goswami said. On the contentious issue of ULFA’s condition that Assam’s ‘sovereignty’ be put on the agenda of the peace talks, she said ‘it will be discussed at a later stage’. She complimented the United Progressive Alliance government for taking the ‘major peace initiative’ to bring back peace in Assam - "I’m extremely happy that the UPA government has decided to talk to ULFA, as it is a step towards restoring peace and stability in Assam after 27 years."
3 more hacked to death in Diphu From Our Correspondent Assam Tribune
Oct 4 – The orgy of killings continued for the second day yesterday with unidentified militants hacking three more persons to death last night around 8:00 pm on Diphu-Bokajan Road about 40 km from Diphu. The deceased have been identified as Khorsing Terang (28) of Kathar Ingti Gaon, Hira Timung (35) of Muza Phangeho Gaon and Khoya Sing Teren (38) of Kaniya Terang Gaon. Meanwhile, a peace meeting of different political parties and organisations was held today in DC office at Diphu in presence of DIG, DC, & SP where the leaders of these political and non-political organisations assured to extend all possible help so to contain a possible clash between two communities. The meeting also resolved to form peace committees in the district. Holiram Terang, president, ASDC while condemning the incident, said that it is a planned conspiracy to engineer a communal clash in the district. He called upon the government to contain the situation before it gets out of control. Meanwhile, the ASDC has called off their 10-hrs proposed Karbi Anglong bandh tomorrow. Meanwhile, the students unions, militant United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) now on ceasefire, local MLAs and the Autonomous State Demand Committee condemning the violence urged the people to maintain peace as ‘external interests’ were behind the unrest. Minister of State for Home, Rockybul Hussain arrived in Diphu this evening and reviewed the law-and -order situation following the killings. He also met senior police and civil officials of the district administration and held discussions with them regarding the situation.
SMS campaign takes over Garo Hills By Subhamoy Bhattacharjee
Garo Hills, October 5: Lull before the storm. That is how local people describes the present situation in Garo Hills which witnessed deaths of 11 persons including students in police firing on Black Friday. Be it political or social, a storm is inevitable, says Robin Marak of Tura College of Information Technology. An uneasy calm with pent up anger is very much evident. An indication of this is release of anger, frustration and determination through SMS. This correspondent is witness to frantic SMSing among youths, not only in Williamnagar and Tura but also across the entire Hill Districts trying to create a bond of brotherhood after the September 30 tragedy. SMS’s like, "Just 2 pacify d general public d govt (read Garo MLAs) imposed crfws. Resignation-never in their wildest dream coz 4 them CHAIR is much more precious than Garo bloodshed on 30th Sept," "All da MLA’s shd resign n evn if GOD forgvs, da blood tat runs thru da veins of GARO people will never 4gv tem 4 masacaring r own people" and "The victims of the incident, ready to revolt" have already created a mass hysteria against the Lapang government.
Meanwhile, the faces of the injured students and supporters admitted in Tura Civil Hospital, shows grim determination to fight for their rights. "MBOSE should be here in Tura. State government showed a negative approach to Garo sentiments, says CherakB Marak (21), a student from Tura College of Information Technology (TCIT). Cherak received bullet injuries in Chandmari police firing in Tura. The firing was so unprecedented that the bullet showed no mercy to even the furthest of audience Jeljim M Sangma (18), a student who was observing the meeting from the hillocks of Spring Hills. He received a bullet shot in his right arm as firing begun in Chandmari ground. "We are very much neglected by the government" reacts Grikseng D Marak (21), a member of Tura Government College Students Union. Grikseng has six (6) bullet injuries in the police firing. Prigioni K Marak (54), a representative of Mothers’ Union who was admitted in Tura Civil Hospital with bullet injury in right arm said, "Children are demanding for MBOSE in Garo Hills, the only government institution we have, for their own safety and betterment. We support them. It’s not unfair to demand for rights in a peaceful manner”. Echoing similar sentiments are Mrs. Withmela Momin and Smylina M. Sangma. Finally the questions that continue to trouble everyone in Garo Hills are "How the students reached Chandmari ground? Who reacted first? How the firing begun? And who pelted stones?"
Photo Caption: Grikseng D Marak (21), a student of Tura Government College and member of TGCSU showing his bullet injuries at Tura Civil Hospital on Sunday, 2nd October 2005. He got bullet injury while police open fired on the Garo students at Chandmari Field on Friday, 30th September.
Photo: SUBHAMOY BHATTACHARJEE
Khasi Federation flays MDA government, seeks president rule NET News Network
Guwahati, Oct 4:The Congress led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) Government must resign and President rule should be imposed in the State, as the ruling MDA government is incompetent in running the State. A press statement issued to media this evening by Federation of Khasi demanded this while seeking for the intervention of Sonia Gandhi, President congress party, Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, Tribal Affairs Minister to Meghalaya State Government and to impose Presidents rule.
“It is shocking that till date there is no visit from any Centre representative and asking the same administration to control is very unfortunate”, stated the release. “We wonder if Tura or Williamnagar is too far to visit for the Central Ministers. It only reiterates our earlier conclusions that we are a minority among the majority and the loss of eleven precious lives is of no concern to them”, added the release. The release also extended sincere condolences and prayers to the families of those who have lost their loved and dear ones and also to those injured.
Uneasy calm in KA after killing of five Karbis NET News Network
Guwahati, Oct 3: Suspected DHD militants lynched five of a Karbi family setting sensitive Karbi Anglong district in Assam once again on ethnic fire with fear looming large on a probable Karbi-Dimasa clash in the region. According to a report, an eight-member DHD team came to Sing Terong’s (60) residence, head of the victim’s family situated at Hemari Terong village, 8 km away from Diphu town on Diphu-Lumding road at around 10:30 pm on October 2. The group took away five male members of the family including two senior members and their three sons saying that they have some issue to discuss. However, anxious lady members of the family to their horror discovered the lifeless bodies of the abducted family members at round 3 in the morning in a nearby jungle. All the five were reportedly lynched to death with sharp weapons. Apart from Sing Terong, the other victims have been identified as Rishaobasu Terong (37), Jakok Terong (21), Chandra Terong (50) and Sarim Terong (18).
Meanwhile, reports have also reached about DHD militants forcing around 35 Karbi households to evacuate Losilango village near Daldali. The households reportedly started receiving threats from the Dimasa militants since October 2. The killing is believed to be fallout of another incidents where three Dimasa youths were killed. DHD alleged UPDS of carrying out the killing. However, UPDS extended support to a 10 hour Karbi Anglong bandh called by DHD on October 1 protesting against the killing of Dimasa youths.
NDFB: Struggle for a Boro nation will continue our Correspondent Sentinel KOKRAJHAR, Oct 4: The National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) observed its 20th foundation day at Khumguri field, Serfanguri in Kokrajhar district. The programme was organized by the 2nd Bn HQ of the outfit in the presence of thousands of supporters. The Principal of Janata College, Serfanguri Kanaklal Basumatary hoisted the flag of the outfit in presence of the NDFB central leadership. Addressing the gathering, the EM of BTC Derhasat Basumatary said that although the Rs 100 crore annual package for BTC was not sufficient to run the Council but still that was good enough to bring effective development if the NDFB cooperated with it.
He said that the ‘intellectual’ war of the NDFB through which it is taking the intellectuals in confidence in its quest towards peace in the BTC has been a step in the right direction. He said that he was optimistic of a positive outcome. He further said that only collective decision and unity would bring in the result desired by the NDFB. Former BAC chief Premsing Brahma, in his speech, said that the general masses have supported the NDFB idea of initiating peaceful dialogue with the Centre. Brahma, who is also the secretary of the APCC, BTC region, said that he will extend all possible cooperation in the peace process. Brahma, hoped that people of BTC will extend all cooperation to the NDFB for a permanent solution in the region. ‘Major’ B Susrangra, chief of Boroland Army, NDFB, in his speech, said that the outfit has been fighting for the cause of a Boro nation since the last 20 years. The NDFB which is currently under ceasefire with the Government of India has not given up its fight for freedom of the Bodos but it has changed the mode of fighting only. The outfit will be continuing its struggle until its demands are fulfilled, Susrangra said, and appealed to all Bodo intellectuals and general masses to extend their cooperation in the peace process. The meeting, which was presided over by the principal of Dotma HS school Rajendra Nath Brahma was also addressed by B Benga alias B Sunil and was attended, among other, by B Dinthilang, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, Dokendra Nath Brahma and Manoj Brahma.
ULFA abetting KLO: Intelligence Greater Cooch Behar Movement Sentinel Kolkata, Oct 4 (UNI): The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is reportedly backing the Greater Cooch Behar Movement for a separate State comprising areas of North Bengal and Assam, according to recent Intelligence reports. Official sources said here yesterday that the ULFA, which was carrying on a violent movement for an independent Assam had lost faith in the KLO and the Kamtapuri Movement following demolition of their training and logistic camps in Bhutan. The sources, quoting Intelligence reports, said the ULFA believed that the KLO and the Kamtapuri militants had lost their teeth for spearheading the separate State movement following operations in Bhutan and North Bengal by the security forces. They said several ULFA leaders met the officials of the Greater Cooch Behar Movement in their office in Assam and extended moral and backup support for intensifying the statehood movement. A hard-core ULFA militant, who was recently arrested from a flat on the southern fringe of the city, confirmed the ULFA's complicity in the movement.
"The ULFA has also directed the Greater Cooch Behar Movement leaders to raise huge funds to build up a militant force and arrange for the training of its members," the sources said. They said that Intelligence reports supported by the ULFA leader’s interrogation revealed that the militant outfit had already been named "Rhino Force" and recruitment for the force had already started. "We are keeping a strict watch on the development and taking necessary steps to prevent any armed movement in North Bengal," the sources said. Intelligence reports further indicates that KLO supremo Jiban Singha, who was in Dhaka, Bangladesh, might lead the "Rhino Force". The reports said top ULFA leaders, who had been running hotels and medical shops in Dhaka and Chittagong, had a meeting with Jiban Singha in Dhaka recently. "The formation of Rhino Force was finalized in the Dhaka meeting and Singha agreed to lead the force," the report added. Incidentally, Jiban Singha, the former self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of the KLO, was trained in arms and explosives by the ULFA in its camps in Bangladesh and Bhutan. The reports said soon after the Dhaka meeting, the ULFA along with a section of the now defunct KLO and some members of Greater Cooch Behar Movement started recruiting youths for the Rhino Force. A reliable report from North Bengal indicates that disgruntled KLO members and Kamtapuri activists have already joined the Greater Cooch Behar Movement. The activists of the Greater Cooch Behar People’s Association recently launched a fast-unto-death agitation and clashed with police near Cooch Behar town. The clash left three police personnel, including an additional Superintendent of Police, and two agitators killed and scores injured.