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NSCN-IM torches encroacher huts OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph

Kohima, Sept. 29: Activists of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) this afternoon set ablaze over 100 huts, allegedly belonging to encroachers, at Intangki National Park, 45km from Dimapur.
The Nagaland government had announced plans to evict encroachers from the national park, but had not succeeded. Playing a vigilante’s role to the hilt, the NSCN (I-M) today took the law into its own hands, sparking fears of an internecine conflict among Naga tribes.
When contacted, officials of the Dimapur district administration admitted that they were not fully aware of the details of the incident. However, a senior NSCN (I-M) functionary told The Telegraph over telephone this evening that the outfit’s activists had torched over 100 huts inside Intangki National Park.
“Deputy minister” for information and publicity of the “Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim”, Alezo Chakhesang, said they had issued an order for immediate eviction of all encroachers from Intangki National Park, a habitat of wild elephants.
Several armed activists of the outfit burned down hutments and shanties in the area despite resistance from encroachers. More than 150 encroachers were also taken into “custody” by the NSCN (I-M). Officials of the administrations of Dimapur and Peren districts have not reached the spot so far.
Sources said the Western Sumi Hoho, an apex organisation of the Sumi Nagas, convened an emergency meeting this evening to take stock of the situation.
Earlier, on August 28, the outfit had torched 30 huts at New Jalukie Zangdi village. This had resulted in an uprising among the Zeliangrong Nagas, who withdrew their support to the NSCN (I-M) vis-à-vis the ongoing political talks with Delhi.
On September 18, forest and environment minister Kheto Sumi told the state Assembly that over 400 new huts have been erected in the park by several Naga tribes, most of them Sumi Nagas.
He promised immediate eviction, but added there was a problem since NSCN (I-M) activists were present in the area. The NSCN (I-M)’s arson today was prompted by the steadily spiralling protests against the outfit from several quarters over the park. In particular, the Tenyimi Union, a conglomeration of 10 Naga tribes, has accused the outfit of allowing other Naga tribes to encroach the park. Most of the encroachers are from tribes outside this union.
A meeting of Tenyimi people last night said Intangki belonged to the Zeliangrong people, adding that they are the sole landowners. It dismissed the claim of the Western Sumis that Intangki National Park is “no man’s land”. A resolution also sought compensation for the victims of arson at Jalukie Zangdi village. The western Sumis of Nagaland have cautioned both the state government and the NSCN (I-M) against any move to evict encroachers, particularly from Inavi village, adjacent to Intangki forest.
NSCN (I-M) eviction drive at Intangki Correspondent Nagaland Post
KOHIMA, SEPT 29 (NPN): In a major eviction drive against alleged illegal encroachers, the NSCN (I-M) reportedly burnt down more than a hundred huts constructed inside the protected Intangki National Park today.
The NSCN (I-M) carried out the eviction drive Saturday afternoon at around 1 p.m and the drive lasted for several hours.
The alleged encroachers were allowed safe passage along with their belongings after which the NSCN (I-M) cadre members razed down the huts.
When contacted, kilonser (MIP) NSCN (I-M) Tongmeth Wangnao, confirmed the report and said that the eviction was carried out as per the NSCN (I-M) standing order issued way back in 1996.
The NSCN (I-M) standing order barred any illegal settlement inside the protected Intangki National Park.
“People are not happy, but we can’t allow any body to encroach into common protected forest,” Wangnao said. He also said that such drive would be carried out in future too if any party tries to encroach inside the protected park.
Meanwhile, reacting to demand of various organizations for dismissal of the NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser and kilo secretary over their role in the Jalukie-Zangdi episode, the NSCN (I-M) has made it clear that the issue was in the hands of the GPRN and its two officials were in no way “linked to the issue in their individual capacity.”
On the 30-day deadline served by Tenyimi Central Council (TCU) to the NSCN (I-M) for dismissal of the two officials, the NSCN (I-M) in a press release issued by its MIP said “to serve a deadline in such a manner to the GPRN is not found to be acceptable in the true sense of the crisis that is purely of GPRN matter and not of any individual interest.”
Stating that the Jalukie-Zangdi issue was opened for discussion and the NSCN (I-M) would be receptive to such approach, the NSCN (I-M) however said the logical direction in such cases was to consider the issue with an eye on the government administrative system and not to resort to other recourse.
“To undermine the GPRN authority on the pretext of targeting two individuals is not a desirable option from the GPRN point of view,” the NSCN (I-M) added.
Meet on eviction
The Western Sumi Hoho has convened a meeting of all elders of Sumi community residing in Dimapur, its former presidents and all its frontal organizations at its office here on September 30 at 9 am. The Hoho in a press release said the meeting would discuss the issue of eviction at Intangki Reserved Forest.
Intangki burns The Morung Express
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 29 (MExN): Around 500 houses of Inavi village, located at Intangki, were burnt down today by the NSCN (I-M) at around 12 noon today after a ‘national decision’ was passed to this effect, according to sources. Sources also said members of the organization’s steering committee and council of kilonsers supervised the exercise carried out by 150 cadres.
The village’s church and a granary were spared of the flames, sources said. However, another source said the whole village was razed. A tussle between the cadres and the residents is said to have followed. Villagers reportedly said movement of cadres of the NSCN (I-M) would be restricted. The area where the incident occurred is reportedly two and a half kilometers from Beisumpuikam village under Peren district. Sources also said residents of Inavi were given enough time to salvage their belongings and that they were first driven to Camp Hebron after which they were transported to Dimapur. But according to other sources, menfolk of Inavi reportedly refused to be hauled into the transport arranged by the NSCN (I-M).
NSCN (IM) clears air on Kilonser, Secy The Morung Express
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 29 (MExN): THE NSCN (IM) has clarified the ‘misdirected target’ in which it’s Kilo Kilonser and Kilo Secretary were being construed as the force behind the controversy arising out of the Jalukie Zangdi episode.
In this backdrop the MIP in a press note clarified that the “issue is the hand of GPRN and these two individuals are in no way linked to the issue in their individual capacity” and that “government actions should not be seen as individuals’ actions”. The MIP said that the Jalukie Zangdi issue was open for discussion and the GPRN would be receptive to such approach. “But to serve a deadline in such a manner to the GPRN is not found to be acceptable in the true sense of the crisis that is purely of GPRN matter and not of any individual interest”, the MIP stated. The NSCN (IM) pointed out that the “logical direction in such matter is to consider the issue with an eye on the government administrative system and not to resort to other recourse that will not be found palatable in the overall interest of the issue at hand”. Pointing out that the entire issue should be studied and approached from the correct perspective and not from ‘emotional angle,’ the MIP stated that “to undermine the GPRN authority on the pretext of targeting two individuals is not a desirable option from the GPRN point of view”.
NPCC appeals to revoke Azha The Morung Express
Kohima, September 29 (MExN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee today appealed to the NSCN-IM to revoke its decree on Goa Governor SC Jamir barring the latter from entering Nagaland. Stating that issuing such ‘Azhas’ would not serve any purpose, NPCC president Hokheto today said at a press conference that the Congress as political party has been striving for peace and reconciliation for the last many years. Even the ceasefire agreement between the GoI and the Naga underground groups was brought about through the initiative of the Congress. While doing, Hokheto said, there could be ‘like and dislike’ but such issues do not warrant ‘decrees’ against anybody.
“Congress as political party is against even the ‘quit notice.’ This kind of decree is not going to help either individual or society”, Hokheto said. Congress said that if the declaration came as poll-ploy in the wake of the forthcoming elections, then the NSCN-IM would be committing a wrong. However, he said the decree will not affect the position of the Congress.
Referring to the 1998 election, when the Congress went for election inspite of a strong boycott called by the NSCN-IM and some NGOs, Hokheto said that even during time Congress was branded as ‘anti-national,’ but it did not affect the party’s position. On the ‘Bedrock of Naga Society’ the president reiterated that it was a closed chapter, “but some one always revive the issue before the election as they don’t any other agenda to discuss.”
The NPCC also extended appreciation to the newly appointed general secretary of the Congress, Rahul Gandhi, and president, Sonia Gandhi for launching an Andric Rural Development Scheme. Hokheto said it would benefit labourers and daily wage earners of the country. It would also help in uplifting the living standard of the People BPL.

Committee to decide on Therie
The NPCC today said whether or not to take back K Therie would be decided by the committee, but said that he has not approached them officially so far. “We met as friend but not officially”, Hokheto also said, adding that a person who is not with the party cannot be called a member of it. Hokheto was referring to a recent statement of Therie that the Congress was his home.

TCU’s deadline to NSCN (I-M) Nagarealm.com
KOHIMA, SEPT28 [NPN] : The Tenyimi Central Union (TCU) today decided to issue a thirty-day deadline to the GPRN, NSCN (I-M) authority to drop its kilo (Home) kilonser and secretary (kilo affairs) from national service for the recent arson at Jalukie-Zangdi village and alleged assault of three pregnant women.

The Union said the deadline would be effective from the day the memorandum is submitted to the GPRN and failure to accede to the demand would compel it to seek its own course of action. The TCU consisting of ten Naga tribes adopted the resolution after a threadbare deliberation on the issue at it executive meeting held at the Conclave Conference Hall here today.

The union also decided to demand that the GPRN immediately compensate the victims of the Jalukie-Zangdi village whose houses and granaries were burnt down and also to reconstruct “thirty houses and huts” that were also burnt down by NSCN (I-M) men. On the various problems of land encroachment in different parts of Tenyimi traditional land, the meeting resolved that the Tenyimis would not part with even an inch of their land to others and vowed to defend their age-old traditional boundaries at all cost.

The decision came following alleged rampant land encroachment in different part of Tenyimi traditional boundaries including the foothill areas of Dimapur and Peren; the controversial attempt to grab both the traditional land and the people in Paomai area, the proposal for upgrading Jiribam area to a full fledged revenue district and also the demand for Sadar Hill district in the present Manipur state. The TCU also resolved that it would oppose any government, group or faction attempting to declare or convert any part of its “rightful traditional land” as national property or for any other purpose without the consent of the traditional land owners pending settlement of the Naga political issue.

Further, making its stand clear on the Intangki National Park, the TCU resolved that the entire Intangki National Park belong to the Zeliangrong people, the sole landowner since time immemorial and warned that the Tenyimis would not tolerate any other claims in future. Friday’s TCU executive meeting also recognized Inpui Naga tribe as one of the Tenyimi tribes taking the total unit of the TCU to 10. The TCU meeting chaired by its president Z.M. Sekhose was attended by almost all its unit representatives.

Cong MLA Yanthan escapes bid on life The Morung Express
Dimapur, September 29 (MExN): Sitting Congress MLA Yankithung Yanthan today escaped a bid on his life, when a grenade lobbed at him by “a culprit” failed to explode. The accused has been identified as one Yanbemo Shitiri of Tsungiki village under Wokha district. The incident took place around 9:20 pm at the MLA’s private residence at Blue Hill colony, Wokha town.
Sources from the MLA’s household said, Shitiri came to Yanthan’s residence when the latter was in conference with some people. The person is said to have entered the legislator’s residence declaring that he was a party supporter. The MLA’s household informed that the accused asked the legislator for a private “discussion.” Then without any apparent warning, the accused lobbed a hand-grenade at the legislator. However, the grenade failed to explode. Shitiri was then overpowered by the MLA and others in the household and handed over to the Wokha police. The police also recovered the live grenade. “There was no argument, no nothing and we don’t understand why” said a source that was with the MLA when the incident happened.
When contacted, the MLA said that the person had sought a private audience since he had “important” matters to discuss. “He told me that he had not come to me for money but to discuss” said the legislator. The MLA said the person came “proclaiming to me that he was a supporter.” To the query what according to him could be the motive, the legislator said “I don’t know.”
The accused is currently held at Wokha police station. Wokha police said that investigation will be undertaken into the motive behind the bid. Sources also said the ‘underground angle’ would be investigated in case Shitiri is from any of the Naga underground outfits. MLA Yankithung Yanthan represents 37th Tiyui Assembly Constituency, Wokha.
Two killed, 20 injured in twin blasts in Assam By IANS
Guwahati, Sep 30 (IANS) Two persons, including an insurgent bomber, were killed and 20 wounded, six of them critically, in two explosions in the northeastern state of Assam Sunday, officials said. The first blast took place near a Hindu temple in the eastern town of Tinsukia, about 510 km east of Assam's main city of Guwahati. The explosion took place around 6.00 p.m., a police spokesman said.
'About 20 people were injured in the blast, most of them either temple goers or evening shoppers. The bomb was probably concealed in a bag and kept on a parked bicycle,' Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, deputy inspector general of Assam police, told IANS by telephone.
The injured were all shifted to a local hospital with multiple wounds.
The second blast took place around the same time near a cinema hall in the adjoining town of Doomdooma, in which two persons were killed.
'In all probability, the ULFA bomber who was carrying the explosive in a motorcycle died in the Doomdooma blast. A civilian was also killed,' a police official who declined to be identified said by telephone from Doomdooma.
The police blamed both blasts on the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), an insurgent group fighting for an independent homeland since 1979.
The ULFA was earlier blamed for a string of attacks and explosions in Assam since January, in which about 120 people were killed, most of them Hindi-speaking migrant workers.

Ulfa ‘link’ rift in Arunachal OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telgraph
Itanagar, Sept. 29: The infighting in the Arunachal Pradesh Congress has come out in the open with government spokesman and water resources development minister Tako Dabi questioning the “wisdom” of former chief minister Gegong Apang in demanding the resignation of three ministers for alleged links with the Ulfa.
The three are home minister Jarbom Gamlin, civil supplies minister C.C. Singpho and rural works minister Chowna Mein.
“As a party veteran, the former chief minister must refrain from making such irresponsible comments in public. We have apprised the party high command about the matter so that necessary disciplinary action can be taken against Apang,” Dabi said at a news conference today. He also said Arunachal PCC president Omem Moyong Deori should look into Apang’s comment and initiate action.
“All three ministers having links with the Ulfa must step down on moral grounds only to save the party and the government from further embarrassment. Chief minister Dorjee Khandu must instruct them to step down to strengthen the party. The government must initiate a CBI inquiry,” Apang had said yesterday. The Opposition BJP asked the government to constitute an inquiry committee headed by a sitting judge of Gauhati High Court to investigate the confessions of arrested Ulfa leader Prabal Neog about his alleged links in high places. It has also demanded that the ministers be sacked if found guilty.
Some ills of the Kuki National movement Tintong Thadou Chongthu Sangai Express
Today, the very many parties/groups/organizations in the one great Kuki nation, with diverse ideological backgrounds, have produced undesirable bloodshed within the Kuki nation. Sometimes, I used to wonder if these groups have torn the one great nation into parts and pieces. Could they be playing gutter level politics? The Kukis are a great nation, and their politics should have been great too. Guns are just a piece of metal; it destroys without winning, and finally, fades away. It’s just an illusion of the mind. But it is the 2Ws (‘words’ and ‘wisdom’) that prevails in reality. And if power flows from the barrel of a gun, Hitler and Napoleon would have done better. Least to say, though, Th. Muivah plays a dirty politics against the Kuki nation, he has the required 2W. This 2Ws made the Government of India spent crores of rupees on the hallowed NSCN (IM), and, also became a tight-lipped Government. He has a broad vision- a vision of tomorrow. Now, therefore, the question that arises is ‘where are the Kuki Nationalist leaders today?’ Why don’t we, at least, pursue the footsteps of Muivah (no, not his suppressive politics, but his intelligence), if not Subhash Chandra Bose
A pen is mightier than the sword.
Coming to the domestic issue, needless to say, we the Kukis have enough crisis. The organizations which represent the Kuki nation should’ve cried out for the whole nation. For instances, in the Parbung mass rape case, the landmines issue, the mass abduction issue, and the recent Moreh mayhem (not to be communalized), I don’t understand why only the KNO/KNA had to speak for the nation. The big UPF remained only a mute spectator. Moreover, the KNF warned the student leaders of Delhi of dire consequences, accusing them of behaving at the behest of the KNO/KNA. It seems to me that some organiza-tion(s) are still ignorant of the ills of the nation.
Has the KNO/KNA become the only organization that truly represents the one great Kuki nation? However, I would really appreciate the stance taken by the KNF and other organizations in the recent Hundung incident.
The recent elimination of the 10 KLA cadres by the hallowed IM group at Hundung village has taken everyone by surprised. But, oh no, not me!!! My predictions of the impending disaster were perfectly true. What does one know about the foxy IM¬group? How can they become a friend of the one who was once slaughtered by them by the hundreds? (But the recent incident should not be communalized). Haven’t we remember what they did to our Hmar (HPC) brethren? In fact, the HPC had warned the KRA and UKLF of the cunning nature of the IM group. The KRA and the UKLF showed the seed of befriending an enemy so that they could eliminate their own brothers, with no political motives. Is this a national movement? Think again... There is always a way out to solve a crises within the community/nation itself? Today’s misunderstanding is tomorrow’s lost...
I also agree that the recent Hundung incident was not pre-planed by the KRA. Why would they betray their friends to the enemy? It was an independent plan of the IM group. But the blame goes on to the KRA. They invited the IM group in large number to assist the same KLA. They were also seen together at Saichang area. They also conducted a joint operation against their own armed brothers. What could be expected from such a Kuki nationalist leaders who enjoys a special privileges at paradise Hebron (in the devil’s den). Finally, the bloodthirsty devil has quenched their thirst, which they could not achieve once. The recent Hundung incident could have been avoided graciously, had the mother organizations-KNO and KNF, would have intervened since the KLA coups and counter-coups. Some organizations have consciously betrayed the nation to the godfather Muivah.
There could’ve been a few ideological differences between the mother organizations, but if they are a true nations’ army, they could’ve solved peacefully, instead of fire-fights. On the other hand, the KRA is a well-equipped army, but with little political front. Therefore, the group must adopt a more blessed ways. The UKLF is no exception
Whatever happens has happened. Let this be an eye opener and a turning point to the history of the Kuki nation. The Kuki nation had been defeated time and again. Some ills have crippled the national movement of the nation. Willing-to-win leaders must not give themselves to wine and women; sho-uld not greed for power and money. The cadres should respect elders and women should ab-andon the practice of eliminating able leaders; should be pure and be God-fearing people because battles and victories belong to the Lord. I would request the leaders not to report such dirty, funny and loathsome articles in the newspaper, for instance, portfolio distribution, public warnings, portfolio reshuffles, dirty accusations, etc. The Nagas and Meiteis reported of their achievements in the newspaper, which are highly enviable. Recently, James Bond accused the KNO/KNA of a clan-based organization. This is a dirty propaganda. Sometimes, they accused each other of being financed by an MLA, ex -MLA, to win a propaganda war. They are betraying the nation and also demoting it. It’s true that every willing-to-win MLA’s are selected (not elected) by a particular group. It’s also true that some MLA’s went to paradise Hebron, like a humbled donkey, for a red-inked signature. Have our leaders become a puppet to the IM group? Therefore, the amendment of certain wrongs is highly needed. Any armed Kuki is considered the Kuki Nation’s Army. But things are such that they are like fishes fed in a tiny-dirty pond. Anytime they could be caught and roasted alive. They should be very careful with the ‘Suspension of Operation’, for it could mean free bloodshed. It’s extremely hurting that a few illiterate leaders have used the Nation’s army to eliminate a great number of able leaders, the leftover/remains of the NSCN(IM) victims, due to ideological differences, or just to achieve some personal goal. Therefore, today, only a few life-risking leaders have survived. The tactics of defections, factionalism, bloody factional fights, coups and counter coups, etc of any armed Kuki outfits have become a deadly disease to the nation. These, and the national movement, have produced, within the Kuki society, a wide range of widows, prostitutes, orphans, drug addicts, thieves and robbers, etc, thereby, reducing the Kuki population, which is good news to many others. While some mourn over deaths, some rejoice over it, and clasp with the enemy. Such is the nature of the Kukis today. This way the IM group takes so much interest in the Kuki politics. Now the question is, “how on earth would the cunning fox allow the Kukis to unite, proper and live in harmony, when he is hell bent on suppressing our people in every aspect? And, how on earth could he become a friend to some Kuki outfits?
The only solution, therefore available is to severe ties with the foxy friend; forgive and forget the past differences and misunderstandings; come to a round table conference and find an amicable solution within the Kuki nation itself. ‘United we stand divided we fall’
Congress deplores Myanmar violence Indo Burma News
The Congress party has deplored the violence unleashed on innocent monks and civilians in Myanmar. Party spokesperson M. Veerappa Moily Saturday said the unleashing of violence by the Junta regime has deeply saddened all those who have faith in peace, democracy and human rights.
'The evolving situation in Myanmar is a cause of deep concern. It is important that an 'inclusive approach' is followed by the authorities for negotiating all issues. Unilateral resort to violent means is wrong and must be avoided,' he said.
When asked if the Congress led UPA government (United Progressive Alliance) has the same stand on the issue, he said these are the views of the Congress party, which always believed in human rights and democracy. He asserted that the stand of the government is left to the wisdom of the UPA.




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