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04/01/2007: "No solution even from thousand talks – FGN The Morung Express"

No solution even from thousand talks – FGN The Morung Express

Dimapur, March 31 (MExN): The FGN states that since “the Naga people bestowed their immutable mandate” on the NNC, any other entity that defected from it “has no historical background and also betrayed the mandate of the people.” With this mandate, the FGN stated in a note issued by Midan Peyu of Sumi region, V Phutoi Zhimomi, the NNC is writing the “national history,” while “leading the nation towards it final achievement.”
“It is a matter of fact that the Indo-Naga conflict could be solved through peaceful means but not without the historical background; the Naga national history was written and still writing by the Naga National Council on the platform of the NNC while leading the nation towards its final achievement,” the FGN asserted. The Nagas have learnt “more accurately and exactly” why Isak and Th. Muivah committed a political blunder, the FGN noted and it is clear that there will be no solution “even from thousand talks between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India.
The mandate of the NNC cannot be forced away and any entity that broke away from it has no historical background and also betrayed the mandate of the people, it stated. “This is the main reason that Isak and Muivah cannot solve the Indo-Naga conflict without the people’s mandate, it asserted. The FGN also stated that the unique history of the Nagas is recognized “because at no point of time the NNC betrays its history in this running history of Nagaland as God our Lord is guiding and protecting the NNC” and that the Indo-Naga conflict is “still a pending case between the NNC and the Government of India.”
By ignoring the NNC, the conflict cannot be solved. The talks are only creating more bloodshed in Nagaland and “destroying the image of the largest democratic county, India which has been witnessing by all of us during the past ten years.”
NSCN-K Lotha region reacts to IM rejoinder The Morung Express
Dimapur, March 31 (MExN): The NSCN-K of the Lotha region has reacted to a rejoinder by Woben Lotha “secretary” of the NSCN-IM, Lotha region against Chichamo “secretary in-charge” of the former. A note from the NSCN-K stated that the act of the NSCN-IM is an “unjustifiable and illogical act comparable to an ill spite” against “genuine and true Naga nationalist.”
Advising the Lothas not to “judge according to appearance and consider righteous judgment,” the note stated that the responsibility for any untoward and ‘unbecoming act’ towards the Lothas either on innocent public or NSCN-K cadres would fall on Woben Lotha. Chichamo is and has been a sincere and dedicated “national worker” who is “pursuing and monitoring Naga national policies in coordination with the authorities of the NSCN/GPRN” the NSCN-K stated adding that he has “an outpouring support” from “every nationalist.”
Kuki bodies comes out with truth about abuction The Morung Express
Dimapur, March 30 (MExN): Three Kuki civil societies on March 30 came out with the ‘truth’ about the abduction of over 400 innocent Kukis by the UNLF , and straightforwardly came out with the sufferings and plight of the Kuki people at the UNLF and other underground insurgents active in the area compounded by the apathy of the government.
An open letter addressed to the Chief Minister of Manipur, O Ibobi Singh by the president of the Kuki Students’ Organisation, L Touthang, the Hill Tribal Council Morseh, Chandel District, Jangmang Haokip and the Chairman of the Kuki Movement for Human Rights, T Lunkim stated that the ‘fact finding commission composed of KSO, HTC and KUMHUR’ into the abduction of the Kuki villagers incident has found out the truth behind whole episode.
The letter stated that the factual happening of TS Laijang grouping centre on March 13, 2007 was that about 400 innocent Kukis have been forcibly taken to Lallim/Namunta, Myanmar.
The letter stated that the Myanmarese army intervened and even arrested the UNLF leaders taking the abducted villagers but the rebels were later released by the army, The abducted people were left at Lallim/ Mamunta in Myanmar.
The abandoned abducted people scattered in fear and over 497 have sneaked back to Moreh border town and are being temporarily fed and sheltered by the HTC, churches, Kuki Women Union and KSO etc. the letter stated.
The release alleged that the subsequent news report about the abduction and the confusing reports about the safety and whereabouts of the abductees that appeared in the new media were just a fabricated story orchestrated by the underground cadres.
“In the mean time, the ULF cadres made a feast by killing two pigs at Molcham, brought together people and also the media personnel on March 18, 2007, asked certain people (whose names are kept in fear of life) dictating them what to say, and say only what has been dictated to them to the media personnel, thus made the public confused. This is a made up story.” The release stated.
Further the release stated that the abducted people are now in Moreh without food and shelter, and at the same time pointed out that the immediate need for the abductees are food, shelter, security and resettlement.
The release asked the government of Manipur to provide rice and tarpaulins for shelter for the unfortunate people who are stranded at Moreh town and treated like garbage.
The release also asked the chief minister to clear all underground cadres, landmines and bombs from all the areas of Chandel and Churachandpur districts within two months. Further the release demanded peaceful resettlement of the abducted people in their own villages and provide them food for two years i.e. 2007-2008 as compensation for the looting of food provision and missing of cultivation period.
The release pointed out that anything which falls short of the above stated facts can be construed as the ruling government’s intentional negligence and pretending ignorance of all the suffering, killing and sub-standard treatment meted out to the villagers. Further the release warned that if such thing ever happens again, then the endurance and the patience of the people may not be forever, clearly implying retaliation from the people, and in the event of such occurance, the release stated that the government will be fully responsible.
Kukis: Between the lines of torment and apathy
The open letter to the Manipur CM by the KSO, HTC and KMHR highlighted these ‘facts’ about the life of the Kuki people under Manipur state.
• Illegal occupation of Chandel and Churachandpur Hill districts of Manipur state by the valley based UGs ever since Ibobi Singh started ruling the state.
• Landmining the hill areas, killing innocent people.
• Forced the innocent people as forced labourers. In other words the villagers are used as good as slaves, and kept at the disposal of UGs and Indian Army.
• Chiefs are not respected even though their lands are forcibly occupied. Some chiefs are murdered.
• Mass women raped at Parbung and justice has not been done so far.
• SP Pu Tolkhanpao was ambushed and killed, near Moirang.
• IG Pu Thangthawm ambushed and mercilessly killed at Oinam Bazar.
“All these are established facts, the hill people have been enduring patiently, but not cow downed, for the sake of the integrity of the state and to maintain the cordial relationship of the citizens” states the Kuki bodies to the Manipur Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh, while listing the facts about the plight of the people at the hands of the UGs and the apathy of the Manipur state government.
Hmar outfit warns Congress MLA in Mizoram The Morung Express
Aizawl, March 31 (UNI): Manipur-based Hmar National Assembly (HNA) today warned Congress MLA R Lalzirliana following his allegation that the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) had given them AK-47 rifles.
An HNA statement here said, ‘’Lalzirliana has told the Mizoram Assembly an outright lie, which was contempt to the House as well as to the people of Hmar and unless he is able to provide witness, he will be responsible for any consequence.’’ Lalzirliana had alleged that the Mizoram government had handed over 12 AK-47 rifles to the banned-outfit at Zilthawchhuah, a Manipur village near Mizoram border, on January 13. The arms were transported in a Bolero car with registration number MZ-01B-3645.
The HNA will leave no stone unturned to reveal the truth to the people, the statement said, adding, ‘’The vehicle went to Parbung (Manipur) from Aizawl on January 13 which can proved by the Assam Rifles check-gate on the road.’’ Meanwhile, Home Minister Tawnluia yesterday submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker to constitute a ‘House inquiry committee’ to probe into the allegation.
‘’I was not aware of the ‘giving of 12 AK-47 rifles to Hmar outfit’ until Mr Lalzirliana mentioned it in the House. The police immediately investigated into the allegation but, an inquiry committee is necessary because the people of Mizoram should know the truth,’’ he said.
Adding fuel to the issue, youth wings of the three opposition parties, MPCC, MPC and ZNP, came out with a joint press release today, lashing out at the HNA statement.
The HNA leaders were summoned by the MNF government through its CID personnel on the night of March 29 following which the statement was made, the joint press release said, adding the meeting included the outfit’s president Thansung, the vehicle owner and driver.
The press release also said the MLA had more information, which he did not disclose in the House, such as the registration number of the police van through which the arms were passed on to the Sumo and the name of the police officer involved.
Expressing solidarity with the MLA, the release warned that if any negative consequence befalls him, because of revealing the truth, the HNA would be held responsible.
Body seeks details from IM By Our staff reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Mar 31: The Senapati district-based Core Committee established in connection with the kidnapping of Muhini Martin and Hrinii Hubert has asked the NSCN (Isak-Muival) to disclose investi- gation proceedings so far culled from the four prime suspects said to be in the custody of the rebel organisation. Chairman of the Committee Solomon Vieno con- veyed to The Sangai Express that a ten point charter of demand was submitted to the NSCN (IM) leaderships on March 26.
“We wanted to know the explicit proof and evidences that the four accu- sed had committed for which we provided a deadline of ten days to reveal progress of the investigation,” Solomon said while pointing out that it was the Committee’s main demand. Mentioning that IM lea-ders had asked the Com- mittee for extending the deadline to 30 days, the chairman expressed such insistence is creating an impasse/deadlock. The last rites of the murder duo which was scheduled today had to be postponed as a token of protest against the NSCN (IM)’s intimation to extend the deadline, he said. On the otherhand, appeal was made to the KNF (P) group to provide details of investigation, if any, to the Core Committee regarding report of two persons being detained in the custody of the armed outfit.
The two persons named as Haopu and Boboy were reportedly taken into custody of the KNF (P) as suspects in the kidnapping and murder case of the Don Bosco School, Maram students.
solomon also stated that some irate women attempted to take the mortal remains of the two boys to the Dimapur camp of the NSCN (IM) with the intention of keeping the skeletal remains there until and unless the Naga rebel group shares details of progress made in its investigation.
However, the agitated womenfolk had been pacified against taking such steps and it likely that the funeral service might take place on April 2 or 3, he said besides adding that to discuss the whole outcome a public meeting participated by representatives of various civil society organisations was held today. It may be noted that deputy kilonser of the NSCN (IM) Kraibo Chawang had informed of three suspects currently held in its custody and of the trio ‘partially confessing’ to committing the crime. Moreover, some days back State authorities had assured Senapati district public of bringing the perpetrators to book within 10 days apart from extending Rs 2 lakhs each as ex-gratia to families of the victim boys.

NSCN(IM) promises `justice` within 10 days amid more confusion in Senapati The Imphal Free Press

IMPHAL/SENAPATI, Mar 31: Two representatives of the GPRN (NSCN-IM) headquarter, Hebron arrived yesterday at Senapati and held talks with the leaders of the civil organizations including the core committee against the abduction of the two kids of Senapati Don Bosco School in an undisclosed location, according to a highly reliable source.

The two NSCN representatives reportedly told the representatives of the civil organizations that they had decided to speed up investigations with regard to the involvement of the two persons, Manikho and Brown Tangkhul, who are in their custody, and award them punishment according to their findings within 10 days.

Agreeing with the assurance given by the NSCN (IM) the representatives of the civil societies have even agreed to receive the bodies.

Meanwhile, the Senapati police may approach the concerned district magistrate for the disposal of the skeletal remains of the children if they remain unclaimed till tomorrow.

"We are considering initiating a process for the early disposal of the remains on coming Monday," Senapati OC Asm Shimray told IFP over phone.

But a sudden development took place when the families of the two kids informed the organizations that they were told over phone from Hebron that NSCN (IM) had confirmed the involvement of Manikho in the abduction and killing of the two children, but not yet confirmed the involvement of Brown Tangkhul in the incident.

Confused over the contradiction in the statements received by the families and assurance by the two representatives, another marathon meeting of the civil organizations was held at the UNC office at Senapati. The meeting, however, concluded without any concrete decision in the late evening.

During the meeting period, many people, mostly womenfolk and school children, remained sitting in the hot sun at the Senapati ground waiting for a satisfactory announcement from the leaders of the civil organizations.

Some representatives at the meeting expressed their willingness to perform the last rites of the two children but some others wanted to wait and see the implementation of the NSCN(IM)`s assurance before the last rites.

They also reportedly felt that as they had been waiting for more than three months they should not be hasty in taking a decision and should have patience to wait for 10 more days after which the outfit has assured justice in the case, the report said.

The people sitting the whole day under the hot sun finally dispersed after they were informed that the meeting could not arrive at a concrete decision.

In the meantime, police sources said that even as the people were gathering at the public ground security personnel were on vigil to prevent any outbreak of untoward incidents.

K slams rival on boys' murder By Our Staff Reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Mar 31: Alleging involvement of important functionaries of the rival NSCN (IM) group in the kidnapping and subsequent murder of Muhini Martin and Hrinii Hubert of Sena-pati district, the NSCN (K) contended that top IM leaders had deliberately concea- led the fact that the two kids were already death.
Speaking to newsper-sons somewhere in Sena- pati district today, secretary in charge of NSCN (K)’s information and publicity wing opined that recovery of skeletal remains of the two boys some 100 days after they were kidnapped and despite announcement by the IM group to produce the culprit/s within 10 days of the boys’ disappearance unarguably suggest that the Naga rebel group was well aware of Martin and Hubert being killed.
concealing the truth was deliberately done to by the IM group to confuse the ge-neral public and to keep un- der wrap its anti-people activities, the secretary said.
Alleging involvement of important IM leaders in planning the kidnapping and elimination of the innocent boys, he observed that the rival faction planned to foment communal tension between the Zeliangrong community and Poumais by planting false information that the missing boys were detected in a Tamenglong district village, Senapati district’s Makhan village and at such areas where Zeliangrong people reside.
Further alleging the IM group of being the pioneers of kidnapping for ransom cases in the North Eastern region, the secretary also questioned how could the IM leaders deny involvement in the kidnapping and subsequent murder of Lungnila Elizabeth.
Elaborating on his assertion, he contended that ra- ther that punish James Kuki despite taking into their custody the kingpin in the Lun- gnila Elizabeth case, the IM group received Rs 6 lakhs out of the Rs 10 lakh ransom amount. Terming NSCN (IM) as propagator of communal politics, creating enmity between various ethnic groups and disregarding human value through reliance on monetary gains only, the NSCN (K) functionary disclosed that the rival faction had attempted to black-mail Gaikhangam and Ngamthang by accusing MLAs of being invol- ved in the Lungnila Elizabeth case. Contending that with the huge amount collected as ransom money from the public the IM group had purchased tons of arms and ammunition, he also asked the rival faction to abandon ‘Nagaland for Christ’ adage as the recent incident do not justify such revered obligation. Insisting that the IM group initiate a joint fact finding team and allow interrogation of the suspects claimed to be in the cus- tody of the NSCN (IM) in case the armed outfit intent to deny involvement in the ghastly incident, the secretary however contemplated that there might be no suspects as had been claimed. Dismissing imposition of bandh in Ukhrul district recently on the kidnapping case as flimsy and eyewash, he contended that IM group has stooped to such a low that all its resources are being channelised towards monetary gains only as was evident in the intervention in the recently held State assembly elections and siphoning off of development funds of MLAs. ridiculing NSCN (IM) leaders of frequently claiming the ongo- ing talks as progressing smoothly, positively and forward moving, he cautioned all concerned to be aware of such misleading information. Asserting that NSCN (K) would not tolerate any attempt to destroy or undermine the Zeli-angrong identity, the secretary informed that for- mation of bodies like Liangmai Naga Council, Zeme Naga Council/Youth Front etc would not be endorsed. Prohibi-ting convening of the proposed meeting of Rongmei Na- ga Council at Tamenglong on April 7, he warned that tho-se found defying the ban would be dealt with accordingly.

BPPF rally against NDFB atrocities From Our Correspondent Assam Tribune
MUSHALPUR, March 31 – A huge silent peace rally was taken out at barama today under the banner of bppf (h) to press for an end to ndfb atrocities and extortions. Hagrama Mohilary, BTC chief flagged off the rally. People from all sections of society joined the rally carrying festoons and banners with slogans like ‘restrict NDFB to their designated camps’, ‘we want peace’, ‘No peace no BTC development’, and ‘Stop NDFB atrocities and extortions’. Later, a public meeting was held at Barama Girls’ High School playground under the chairmanship of Maneswar Brahma, MLA, No. 62 Barama constituency.

Addressing the mammoth gathering Hagrama Mohilary said that NDFB atrocities will not be tolerated. He criticised the NDFB leaders for their violence-provoking statements following the incident at Medaghat on March 26. The BTC chief added that the party will carry on demonstrations in the district headquarters and sub-divisions demanding the restriction of NDFB cadres to their designated camps and observance of cease-fire ground rules.

The meeting was attended by Chandan Brahma, Minister Transport, Emmanuel Mushahary, EM, BTC, B Narzary, EM, BTC, Biswajit Daimary chairman, ARTFED, Sibu Chanda, president, Labour Wings, Assam State, representatives of Adivasi Sewa Samity, BTC region, Nath Jogi Sanmilani, BTC region, Hindibhasi Juba Chatra Parishad, All Gorkha Students’ Union, Shiv Sena, Baksa and Barpeta districts, Religious Minority Council besides a host of MCLAs.

Movement of vehicles was paralysed for more than three hours on No. 31 National Highway during the rally and meeting.

Concern over extortions Assam Tribune
GUWAHATI, March 31 – The State government is deeply concerned about the reports of continuing extortion by the ULFA in some areas of the State and consequently has been taking strong measures to curb this menace, said an official press release here. It also said, owing to the special emphasis being laid on neutralising the main culprits of the extortion regime of ULFA, coupled with a well conceptualised strategy of actions against the network of ULFA linkmen, the menace of extortion has drastically come down.

The apprehension of ULFA linkmen, the taking up of suo motto cases of extortion by the police, and the meetings of the district administration and police with members of the trading community, chambers of commerce, and other people affected by extortion, has enabled the government to effectively counter the extortion activities of the militant groups, it claimed.

NDFB peace rally at Medaghat tomorrow Our Correspondent Assam Tribune
NALBARI, March 31 – The National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), which is in a truce with the Central government, is organising a peace rally at Medaghat near Barama in Baksa district on April 2 next.

The NDFB is going to organise the huge peace rally only to prove its ground support after the killing of an NDFB leader at Medaghat by the former BLT men. All top central leaders except its chairman will attend the peace rally. Besides representatives of all Bodo organisations like Bodo Sahitya Sabha, and Bodo Students Union, Bodo Employees Federation, Bodo Primary Teacher’s Association, Bodo Abadari Afat, Bodo Harimu Afat, Bodo Women Welfare Federation, Bodo Women Justice Forum, All Bodo Peace Forum will attend the rally.

It may be mentioned here that a tense situation has been prevailing in the entire BTAD following the killing of NDFB leader Bir Swargiary at Medaghat. In a memorandum submitted by NDFB to the Baska deputy commissioner, it alleged that BTC executive member Hitesh Basumatary and his gang Ansumi Boro, Dantal, Ramen Boro, Obri, Ganesh, Bhadwr, Daorao Brahma, Kamala Kanta Lyhary, Champak Boro, heavily armed with sophicated weapons stormed in and burnt down the office killing one on the spot and injuring three other cadres critically.

Anomalies :The Deputy Commissioner of Nalbari Mahtab Uddin Ahmed in an order suspended the licences of 16 Kerosene hawkers of Chamata area on March 29, following complaints of large scale anomalies.

According to the official sources, the Deputy Commissioner in a bid to check the artificial scarcity of kerosene oil, ordered an inquiry in Nalbari district. Following the inquiry, several anomalies were reported against these hawkers. The Deputy Director of Supply, A Islam informed that Nalbari district has 483 hawkers and all of them were directed to properly distribute the kerosene for the benefit of poorer section

Centre blamed for delaying solution in Manipur The Imphal Free Press

IMPHAL, Mar 31: India wants military solution to the conflicts in the north eastern region and not a political solution they always talk about. This is clearly revealed by the increasing militarization in the region, speakers at the annual general assembly of the United Committee Manipur, UCM held today said.

Prof Arambam Lokendro speaking as an invitee at the UCM`s general assembly, held today at the MDU Hall, Imphal, observed that deployment of security forces in the north eastern region has been increasing in the last few years.

In Manipur, in 2005 India deployed one armed security man for every 60 heads of the Manipur population but now there is one security man for every 16 heads, he said.

Speakers at the general assembly also called the people in the north eastern region of the country in general and particularly the civil societies to be aware of the `hidden agenda` of the Indian government to achieve Indianisation of the region through the use of military power.

People must understand what India is doing to create conflict among the communities of the region, and adopt a united stance to prevent the elimination of the indigenous people of this region through various policies which are taken up in the name of development, they observed.

The assembly reaffirmed the stance of the UCM to meet all challenges to Manipur`s integrity squarely, and also endorsed the steps taken by the UCM central committee for undertaking development work in the interior areas of the state.

Today`s meeting also unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the murder of the two Senapati school children, and the gruesome killing of Laishram Chinglenkhomba of Khagempalli on March 12 last.

Sapamcha Jadumani, founder president of the UCM, called for public vigilance against the increasing trend of crimes targeting children, and raised the question of complicity of the NSCN(IM) in the Senapati killings.

Pointing out that the NSCN(IM) had claimed to have the people responsible for the crime in its custody, he questioned why the group has stayed silent for so long, and why the suspects in its custody have not been interrogated to find the truth.

He recalled that in the case of the kidnapping and murder of Lungnila Elizabeth also, the main suspect James Kuki was supposed to be in the custody of the NSCN(IM), but till date there has been no clarification of his actual role in the crime.

Noting that talks between the government of India and the NSCN(IM) are still going on, Jadumani also cautioned the public to stay vigilant to foil any strategy adopted to bring about the disintegration of the state.

Senior ucm member H Kula, said the fact that large sections of hill voters refused to vote for the UNC sponsored candidates in the Assembly elections makes it clear that the people were against the NSCN(IM). He congratulated the Naga public for standing by Manipur`s unity and integrity.

He also observed that the nscn(im) sponsored move to force students in the hill districts to abandon the Manipur board failed miserably.

The UCM president, K Lanngamba, tabled the annual report 2006-07 at the meet.