10/23/2005: "Oscar has a hidden agenda-Naga Hoho"

Oscar has a hidden agenda-Naga Hoho New Kerala
Kohima: Apex Naga civil society Naga Hoho today expressed its displeasure over Union Minister Oscar Fernandes alleged refusal to hear the Naga people's views on the Naga issue during his visit to the state.

In a statement issued by the Vice-President of Naga Hoho Keviletuo Kiewhuo here today said, "it was expected of Mr Fernandes to show more sincerity to the peace process since he is shouldering the responsibility of negotiator on behalf of the Centre." "The Union Minister had failed to meet any civil society, NGO or political party, apart from congress functionaries during his two-day visit to Nagaland," he said.

The Naga Hoho said consultations with the civil societies and organizations and different spectrum of political groups in Nagaland on the part of Fernandes would have created confidence in the peace process.

It questioned whether the views of a political parties were going to be the basis of the negotiations.

While maintaining that it had no disagreement if the visit was for the political party he represented, the Naga Hoho opined that since it was his maiden visit to Naga areas after shouldering the responsibility of the centre's negotiator it was expected of him to be more realistic and show sincerity to the peace process.

It also commented that if it was an exclusive party visit, Mr Fernandes should not have made comment on the Naga peace process.

It may be mentioned here the Mr Fernandes is the leader of the delegation leading the group of Ministers in the Naga peace process, who recently met the NSCN-IM leaders in Bangkok in the latest round of talks.

During his visit to Nagaland recently, he had made number of comments on the progress of the peace talks and also gave some hints on the shape of things to come.

The Naga Hoho was of the view that such an attitude was not healthy and speaks volumes on the insincerity of the centre towards the ongoing political talks. It also expressed apprehension on whether the visit of Mr Fernandes had any hidden agenda.

The Naga Hoho further urged the centre to be more sensitive in addressing the Naga Hoho, the release added.
NSCN no to Oscar plan [telegraphindia]
Dimapur, The NSCN (I-M) today thumbed down Union minister Oscar Fernandez¡¯s suggestion that the Naga impasse could be ended with an interim solution even as the dialogue for a final settlement continued.

The insurgent group¡¯s kilo kilonser (home minister), Rh. Raising, said Delhi had not even discussed the possibility of an interim arrangement with his organisation, leave alone work towards it.
¡°It may be one among many formulas for consideration, but we are looking for a lasting final solution, a decision on which will be taken by the collective leadership (Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah),¡± he said.
Fernandez, the Union minister of state for statistics and programme implementation and leader of the ministerial group negotiating with the NSCN (I-M), said in Kohima yesterday that an interim solution to the Naga issue was possible, ¡°if agreed to¡± by the outfit. But Raising remained non-committal on whether his organisation would at all consider such an option if Delhi raised it at the next round of formal talks.
The insurgent leader met Fernandez away from the prying eyes of the media and declined to disclose whether the minister mentioned any such proposal.
¡°It was a private chit-chat, nothing for public consumption,¡± he told The Telegraph.
Raising said the Naga peace talks, which have weathered several storms along the way, were being held on an even keel and both ¡°India and the Nagas¡± must continue to respect one another¡¯s point of view on key issues.
The NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser¡¯s meeting with Fernandez was ostensibly arranged at the eleventh hour. Just before leaving a government accommodation for Dimapur airport, the Union minister received feelers from the insurgent leader to arrange for a t¨ºte-¨¤-t¨ºte. His flight to Calcutta was delayed by over an hour, allowing him the opportunity to oblige Raising.
Raising sounded a note of warning, too. He said the insurgent group was committed to the peace process, but would not take things lying down if it did not progress in the right direction.
The next round of talks is slated for December, probably before Christmas. The NSCN (I-M) leader, however, declined to hazard a guess about ¡°any Christmas gift¡± to the impasse-weary Naga community. Fernandez told the media that the Naga issue was five decades old, but the UPA government in Delhi had dealt with it for only nine months. He said the three states, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, opposed to the campaign for integration of Naga-inhabited areas of the Northeast were yet to have extensive discussions with Delhi. [telegraphindia]
NPMHR condemns torture of Ukhrul SI in police custody John K Kaping Kangla online

Ukhrul, Oct 22: The Naga People`s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has strongly condemned the "cruel torture" of a sub-inspector of Manipur police, Kapangkhui Shimrah who was arrested in connection with the case of loss of Rs. 13 lakhs from the Ukhrul police department meant for the district police personnel`s salary for the month of September.

Though the police officer was reportedly granted an interim bail for a month by the Ukhrul chief judicial magistrate (CJM), the rights body categorically termed the act of torture given at the time of interrogation in police custody "cruel".

The rights body convenor, Hungyo Hong in a press communiquîWurther condemned the police for illtreatment under the Indian Constitution Article 22 which lays down the rights at the time of arrest or detention and Article 5 that no one shall be subjugated to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

His treatment is condemnable, said the convenor as it is not the question of whether he is involved or not in the case.

The Hunphun Shanao Long, HSL (Ukhrul Women Council), also showed strong resentment over the ill treatment.

The president of the council, Veronica Zingkhai stated that the organization never encouraged the act of robbery or the loss of Rs. 13 lakhs from the police department but rather stressed the protection of human rights.

The president further said that when the law keepers gave such inhuman and cruel treatment to men of their own department, there is no room for security and human rights for the common men.
Peace studies centre in Nagaland University
KOHIMA, Oct. 22: The University Grant Commission (UGC) has approved a Centre for Peace Studies in Nagaland University (NU). This was stated by NU Vice Chancellor Prof G D Sharma
in a statement here today. He said the centre will be undertaking peace related studies and research in Nagaland and it would start within this year.

The VC informed that the North East Vice Chancellor's meet would be hosted by Nagaland University this year. The meet will discuss on the overall status of higher education in the north east, including Jammu and Kashmir. The conclave will take place on December 8 and 9.

He said the meeting would also deliberate upon professional education in the region. The dignitaries from the ministry of education are also expected to attend the meet. Nagaland University has already contacted Goa Governor S C Jamir for his presence in the conclave.
Kuki Inpi registers resentment on factional clashes New Kerala
Kohima: Piqued by frequent antagonistic fights between two rival factions of the NSCN, the Kuki Inpi, apex traditional body of Kuki tribe of Nagaland, has asked the NSCN (K) to immediately move to their designated camp at Songphel area.

While it asked the NSCN (K) to leave Athibung town, it asked the NSCN-IM to refrain from attacking the rival camps.

A consultative meeting of the Kuki Inp, Nagaland, comprising of Gaon Burah Union, officers, Church leaders and public leaders recently, has appealed both the factions of NSCN to strictly adhere to the ground rules in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.

It asked that the ceasefire agreement be honoured and legal code of conduct maintained to foster peace and understanding in the society.

The Kuki Inpi appreciated the district administration for deployment Indian reserved Battalion (IRB) personnel at Athibung for public security and the timely intervention of the officials in promulgating 144 cr p.c., Kuki Inpi press and publicity secretary Silas Khongsai said in a release here today.

The consultative meeting, while condemning the deteriorating law and order situation at Athibung under Peren district, had reaffirmed its commitment towards peace in the region. The meeting also attributed the presence of antagonistic feelings of the two NSCN factions as the main hindrance for social development and prosperity in the area.

It said unless the antagonism between the two factions synthesised, there could be no social change in the Naga society.

The meeting strongly condemned the October 18 incident in which an innocent lady, one Kimvah (70) was killed and her son Sehhen (30) was seriously injured, while running for safety from blank firing of the NSCN-IM, the release said.

The meeting registered its resentment over frequent incidences of firing at Athibung town which had become the epicentre of factional clashes. Reportedly six firing incidencents had taken place at Athibung within ten months' span, destroying many properties including church building, educational institutions and private houses.

Viewing with concern the gravity of the prevailing situation at Athibung, the meeting had appealed to all right thinking citizens to join hands to restore peace in the state.
NSCN (IM) link resurface in Assam Governor report The Morung Express
George Fernandes meets Kalam over Karbi violence
GUWAHATI, OCT 22 (AGENCIES): Even as the BJP sought to give a new twist to the violence in Karbi Anglong by alleging massive Baptism campaign in relief camps, Lt. Gen (Retd) Ajai Singh today signed an eight page report on the ethnic frenzy in Karbi Anglong to be submitted to the President¡¯s office. While the report hinted about failure on the part of the government machinery to contain the ongoing strife in the region, regarding the perpetrators in the strife, apart from DHD and UPDS the Governor¡¯s report gave clear indications of NSCN (IM), Black Widow and Red Army¡¯s involvement.
The State administration was also held responsible for flouting of ceasefire ground rules by both DHD and UPDS. Both DHD and UPDS reportedly occupied center stage in the Governor¡¯s report.
Commenting on the casualties and damages during the violence, the Governor¡¯s report said that government figure is much less then the actual tragedy.
It may be recalled that Asom Gana Parishad (Progressive) today submitted memorandum to Assam Governor urging for an ¡®Urgent Assembly Session¡¯ and also stressed for the implementation of Governor¡¯s special power to impose President Rule (PR) in the State.
Meanwhile seeking immediate Central intervention to establish "lasting peace" in Karbi Anglong, JD (U) chief George Fernandes and a legislator from the State met President A P J Abdul Kalam and asked him to appoint a Parliamentary Committee to investigate the ethnic violence in the district.
It may be mentioned that Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had told yesterday that involvement of politicians like Fernandes in the current violence would also be probed.
The situation in Assam¡¯s Karbi Anglong district, meanwhile, remained ¡®tense but under control¡¯ with no fresh violence reported so far, official sources said.
In another development, the Assam Human Rights Commission has taken suo moto cognizance of violence in Karbi Anglong and has called for a detailed report from the state¡¯s Home Commissioner and Secretary within two months.
Show proof: NSCN (IM) The Morung Express
DIMAPUR OCT 22 (MExN): Reacting sharply to the Assam Governor¡¯s report on the Karbi-Dimasa violence alleging the involvement of the NSCN (IM), the outfit dared the ¡®report creators¡¯ to substantiate the allegations with needful proof, said Kraiba Chawang, Deputy Kilonser, MIP when contacted by The Morung Express while terming the allegations as baseless, unfounded. "If at all, it¡¯s a move with ulterior motives to sabotage the peace process". Chawang also pointed out if the organization was approached, then it was ever prepared help the two communities arrive at a ¡®peaceful settlement¡¯ of their discord.
He also feigned ignorance about other groups involved such as the Red Army and Black Widow as mentioned in the report. Further, Chawang reacting to the accusation from various quarters that the NSCN (IM) was involved in conducting forcible conversion of the tribals, in Assam said that if those who were alleging knew that the organization was involved in conversion then "they must also know how many religious leaders (from the NSCN) we might have in Assam and I hope they also tell us how many religious teachers we have there and send us the list." He said that neither the NSCN nor the Nagas believe in forced conversions.
Restive UCM mulls PM boycott over Naga issue Newmai News Network
October 22
IMPHAL: An obviously restive United Committee Manipur (UCM) has threatened to agitate and also boycott the proposed visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Manipur in the event of the failure to give satisfactory clarifications from the government¡¯s side on various stands including on the "open collection of illegal tax from the Manipur bound transporters by the NSCN-IM whose outfit is on cease-fire with the government of India".
Issuing an exclusive statement to Newmai News Network today UCM president in-charge Konsam Lanngamba said that the government should clarify on why it (government) is maintaining silence when the NSCN-IM is openly collecting huge amount of taxes on the Manipur bound transporters. "The government knows all these activities of the NSCN-IM but it closes its eyes on the outfit¡¯s activities but this time it should give reasonable explanation to the people of Manipur as to why it has been keeping quiet on the matter," demanded the UCM leader.
Konsan Lanngamba said that the government should also make clarification on the statement made by Oscar Fernandes with regard to the Naga integration demands. UCM leader then demanded that necessary clarification should also be made by New Delhi on the Armed Forces Special Power Act. "All these clarifications should be made by the government of India before the visit of the Prime Minister to Manipur. If it (GOI) fails to do so then there will be a strong agitation and boycott of the PM¡¯s visit," said the UCM president.
The UCM leader while elaborating his points said that Union Minister Oscar Fernandes¡¯ statement which said that a national level meeting on Naga integration was being conceived, should be clarified by the government as to what position/stands the Centre has taken on the issue.
Konsam Lanngamba while recalling the Prime minister¡¯s assurance during the latter¡¯s last visit to Manipur, has said that "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured us that he would do something with the AFSPA within six month but now its one year that nothing has been done in this regard. The Prime Minister even went to the extent of saying that he might even do it within three months time," Konsam Lanngamba expressed anguish.
"There has been immense pressure on the United Committee Manipur from the general public to do something on all these issues", stated the UCM president in-charge.
PCG gets ULFA guidelines for talks
By A Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Oct 22 ¨C The People¡¯s Consultative Group (PCG), formed by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to pave the way for talks with the Government of India, is preparing its strategies for the first round of talks with the officials of Prime Minister¡¯s Office (PMO) on October 26. The members of the group will leave for New Delhi on October 24.

Members of the PCG are meeting regularly to prepare strategies and they will also meet later tonight and tomorrow before leaving for New Delhi. The ULFA leadership has communicated a series of guidelines to the PCG over phone and the formal written copy of the guidelines will reach the members of the group before the talks. It may be mentioned here that the PMO formally sent the letter inviting the members of the PCG for talks yesterday.

Talking to this correspondent, chief adviser of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) Dilip Patgiri said that the group is ready to hold talks with the Government of India in a bid to clearing the hurdles in the way of talks between the Government and the ULFA. He said that the PCG would put forward the issues raised by the ULFA during the talks with the Government of India. He said that the PCG is hopeful of a constructive and fruitful start to the peace process. He also revealed that the PCG studied the views expressed by the common people of the State on the issue of talks and those would be of great help to the group in its talks with the Government. All sections of people of Assam want a political solution to the issue for restoration of permanent peace in the State, he added.

Referring to the recent statements by senior Army officials that the operations against the ULFA would continue, Patgiri said that the PCG would raise the issue during the talks. He said that the Government should show its sincerity on the issue of talks with the Government of India and maintain restraint before the declaration of formal cease-fire to create a congenial atmosphere for talks.

Meanwhile, another member of the group, Hiranya Saikia said that majority of the people who sent their views on the issue of talks to the PCG were of the view that the issue of sovereignty should be discussed. The PCG will inform the Government of India about the views expressed by the people of Assam, he added.

Condemning the reported statements of senior Army officers, he said that by such statements, the Army undermined the PMO and would create confusion in the minds of the people.

The North East Students¡¯ Organisation (NESO) and the All Assam Students¡¯ Union (AASU) has welcomed the peace process and hoped that the talks between the Government and PCG would be successful in starting the process of talks between the Government and ULFA. The organisations also hoped that the Government would show its sincerity for the success of the talks.

UCM threaten to boycott PM's visit
Newmai News Network
Imphal, Oct 22 : The United Committee Manipur (UCM) has threatened to agitate and boycott the proposed visit of Prime Mi-nister Dr Manmohan Singh to Manipur in the event of the failure to give satisfactory clarifications from the government on various issues including alleged ¡°open collection of illegal tax from Manipur bound vehicles by the NSCN-IM which is on cease-fire with the government of India¡±.
In a statement issued to Newmai News Network today UCM president in-- charge Konsam Lan-ngamba said the govern- ment should clarify on why it (government) is maintaining silence when the NSCN-IM is openly collecting huge amount of ta- xes on Manipur bound vehicles.
"The government knows all these activities of the NSCN-IM but it (Government of India) closes its eyes on the outfit¡¯s activities. but this time it should provide reasonable explanation to the people of Ma- nipur as to why it has been keeping mum on the matter, demanded the UCM leader.
Lanngamba said the govt should also clarify on the statement of Oscar Fer-nandes with regard to Naga integration demands. The UCM leader then deman-ded that necessary clarifi- cation be made by the Centre on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
All these clarifications should be made by the Centre before the visit of Prime Minister to Manipur, it insisted while threatening that in case of failure for a appropriate response there will be strong agitation and boycott the PM's visit, said the UCM president.
The UCM leader while elaborating his points said that Union minister Oscar Fernandes' statement that a national level meeting on Naga integration is being being conceived should be clarified by the government as to what position/stands of the Centre on the issue.
Lanngamba, while recalling the Prime minister¡¯s assurance during his visit to Manipur said ¡°Prime Mi-nister Manmohan Singh has assured us that he would do something with reagrd to the AFSPA issue within six months but now it is one year that nothing had been done in this regard."
"The Prime Minister even went to the extent of saying that he might even do it within three months time,¡± he recalled
¡°There has been immen-se pressure in addition to expectation from the general public that the United Committee Manipur do something on all these issues,¡± stated the UCM president in-charge.
Tangkhul bodies rue Govt¡¯s inaction Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Oct 22: Decrying the inaction of the State Government to the recent killing of two innocent Tangkhul cattle traders allegedly by an underground outfit in collusion with the Myanmarese army, four Tangkhul bodies have warned of launching agitation against the Government if their demands were not considered within October 25.
The demands has highlighted in a memorandum submitted jointly to the Chief Minister by Tang-khul Naga Long (TNL), Tangkhul Katamnao Sak-long (TKS), Tangkhul Sha- nao Long (TSL) and Tang-khul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) include take up action against SDO Kamjong and OC of Chassad Police Station for the dereliction of duties, payment of ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakhs to each of the families of the deceased and flushing out all the underground elements which are not in ceasefire with the Government of India.
The memorandum sign-ed by TNL president Ram- thing Hungyo, TKS spea- ker S Ramhaoleng, TSL pre-sident Silla J Khonghay and TMNL vice president Wungmakhok V Zimik observed that the people of Ukhrul district are extremely disturbed and aggrieved by the incident.
The Tangkhuls are aggrieved and angered at the complete silence of the State Government despite having been timely informed for immediate necessary action, the memorandum said.
It is also unfortunate that the three Tangkhul MLAs are maintaining complete indifference to the incident, the memorandum said, adding that the protest rally taken out at Kamjong by the public on October 17 against the killing had also strongly condemned the indifferent attitude of the State Government and the MLAs concerned.
If the demands are not fulfilled by the Government on or before October 25, the social organisations would be constraint to take up further necessary actions against the inaction of the State Government and the Government should be held responsible for any untoward incident, the memorandum categorically stated.
Anti-drug campaign gains momentum
By Our Staff Reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Oct 22 : In connection with the formation of student body DESAM's special task force on anti-drug campaign, a programme on 'Healthy Students, Society for a Healthy and Active/Civilized Society' was conducted at the DMC Science Hall today.
Attending the program-me as the chief guest, MLA Dr M nara emphasised on concerted effort from all quarters for prevention of drug abuse as such a trend causes immense problem to the society.
regretting that many of the youths in Manipur have caught in the cruel web of harmful drugs, Dr Nara, minching no words, point-ed out that some individuals posing as active anti-drug campaigners are nevertheless involved in narcotics trade in a big way.
The problem currently besieging Manipuri society is not limited only to use of harmful drugs but includes consumption of medicines without prior consultation and proper prescription of doctors concerned, he said.
Considering the harmful consequences of this aspect, State authorities had even adopted stringent measures including prohibition of many pharmaceutical items to curtail its harmful effect. But despite such measures, banned drugs continue to flood the markets as unscrupulous elements relentlessly procures them by any means, the MLA remarked.
Observing that harsh action alone cannot prevent youths from falling prey to drug abuse or solving the problem, the former Minister suggested that eradica- tion of the menace is highly dependent on endeavours toward rooting out the source of harm drug influx in order to save the future generation.
Stressing on mass social movement to protect the society from the menace of drug abuse, Dr Nara cont-ended that the task of we- eding out drug menace need equal contribution and responsibility of all the NGOs working in the field with active cooperation of the com- mon people. He also called upon the students to take the initiatives in preventing their colleagues from becoming drug abusers.
DESAM president L Romesh presided the programme with DMC Science Principal Th Bedamani as the guest of honour.
The Eastern frontier Sangai Express Editorial
The points raised by the Churachandpur District Students' Union, seeking the attention of Delhi to the detention of five villagers of Muallum village of Churachandpur by Myanmar should not be swept under the carpet. We agree that the matter is extremely sensitive given the fact that it involves two sovereign countries but Delhi too has a responsibility towards its citizens and efforts at the diplomatic level ought to be carried out to get to the bottom of the matter and see where a solution can be worked out. As reported in this paper, the five people were arrested by Myanmarese Army on February 12 this year and while the wives of the five persons have alleged that their husbands were picked up from Zoukhonuom village which is under Singnat sub-division, we still do not have any version from the side of Myanmar under what charges they were detained. In all probability the Myanmar Army must have detained the five on the ground that they had crossed the international boundary line. However this can be a contentious issue as the boundary dispute between Myanmar and Manipur are yet to be settled satisfactorily. Moreover as the Churachandpur District Students' Union pointed out, there is something called the No Man's Land and it is the duty of the Union Home Ministry to ensure that the status quo of the No Man's Land is maintained by either side. The most surprising point was the decision of the Union Home Ministry to hand over the responsibility of negotiating with the Myanmarese side over the detention of the five persons to the Army authority based at Manipur. This is a matter concerning two countries and we doubt the wisdom behind the decision of the Union Home Ministry to entrust the task of negotiating the matter with the Army authority based at Manipur.
The boundary disputes between Myanmar and India, correction Manipur, has been festering for years. Numerous reports have been filed about the missing border pillars put up at the border area. There have been tales galore too about Myanmar intruding into the boundary of Manipur. With relationship between India and Myanmar on the upswing in recent times and with many an agreement inked between the two entities as evidenced in the recent round of talks held between a delegates of Indian officials led by the Union Home Secretary at Myanmar, we hope the matter is taken to its logical conclusion. Here we are talking about the fate of five persons who are under detention at a foreign country and India needs to use her clout and neighbourly ties with Myanmar to see how a solution can be worked out. The boundary disputes between the two countries too need to be given serious attention or else for the people living near the border area, their movements and search for a livelihood will be gravely affected. New Delhi should ensure that at least its citizens can live in security and move about freely inside their own country and to achieve this, the border demarcation needs to be made clear especially for the benefits and welfare of the people living at the border area. It is also about the security of the country against any external threats.

Peace mission wants CBI probe
From our Correspondent
DIPHU, Oct 22: An all-party peace mission today accused the State Government of failing to control the ethnic violence in Karbi Anglong district, and demanded a CBI inquiry into the clash between the Karbis and DImasas.
Visiting the violence-affected areas and relief camps, veteran CPI (M) leader Hamen Das said that the law-and-order situation in the district had totally failed.
Das also claimed that the ceasefire ground rules had been violated by the DHD and the UPDS due to the failure of the ceasefire monitoring cell.
ASDC(P) general secretary Daniel Teron demanded the setting up a designated camp for the UPDS in Karbi Anglong and the DHD in NC Hills. He added that even though the UPDS and the DHD were under ceasefire agreements with the Centre, their cadres were roaming with arms, and for this none other than the State government was to be blamed.
Asom Gana Parishad leader Utpal Dutta asserted that the ceasefire rules were violated because the monitoring cell could not keep the militants under control.
The mission included Rubul Sarma (CPI-ML), Bimal Nandi (SUCI), Ratneswar Gogoi (RSP), H R A Choudhury (UMF), Wadiat Jamal (UDF), Daniel Teron (ASDC).
Meanwhile, the curfew was relaxed in the district for 12 hours from 6 a.m. but a strict vigil was being maintained with the Army patrolling in the sensitive areas where the Karbi and Dimasa tribes fought a bloody battle resulting in 88 lives lost.
Dimasa body seeks Kalam, Manmohan intervention Sentinel
Kohima, Oct 22 (UNI): The Dimasa Sabha (DDS), also known as the Bismai Bosong, has appealed to President A P J Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil to intervene and curb the ongoing ethnic violence between the Dimasas and Karbis. In a release here yesterday, the DDS also requested for relief and rehabilitation for the victims of both the communities and demanded stringent punishment against the criminals and instigators with a view to restoring trust and harmonious relations.
Holding the district administration responsible for being "indifferent¡¯ to the misdeeds perpetrated by those triggering violence, the DDS stated that extortions and kidnapings had become the order of the day. The DDS had also alleged that some external forces were adding fuel to the fire.
It said altogether three relief camps had been set up at Diphu for Dimasas. Altogether 2504 people were lodged at the Diphu Dimasa club. The modus operandi of the criminals for causing genocide in Karbi -Anglong had a similarity with the insurgent activities in neighbouring States, it said.
Hoho asks Karbis, Dimasas for calm Sentinel
Kohima, Oct 22 (UNI): The Naga Hoho has appealed to all sensible leaders of both Karbi and Dimasa communities to eschew violence and mainatain peace.
In a release here yesterday, Information and Publicity Secretary of Naga Hoho P Chuba Ozukum said the need of the hour was to maintain peace at any cost and renew their age-long mutual trust and harmony.
Such killings and violence had caused untold human sufferings and were against the moral values of human life, he said.
Ozukum said the entire North-east region had been reeling under upheavals owing to the culmination of various political economic and social problems.
It was high time the Indian intellectuals in particular and the masses in general reexamine the crux of the issues pertaining to the social and political unrest in the region.
In a seperate statement, the Naga Students¡¯ Federation (NSF) had appealed to the Karbi and Dimasa brethren to refrain from further killing and called upon the law enforcing agencies to act upon immediately to bring back the status quo for creating conducive atmosphere for peace talk.
The NSF said the Nagas could never be happy when two neighbours were in war and were deeply pained by the unfortunate incidents of rampant killings.
It appealed to both warring tribes to adapt to non-violent approach for an amicable solution and hoped better sense would prevail.

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10/23/2005: "Oscar has a hidden agenda-Naga Hoho"