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Sumi Hoho to excommunicate ‘Unity-violators’ morungexpress
Dimapur, July 20 (MExN): The Sumi Hoho today reaffirmed the November 27 Kuhuboto town resolution that “the Sumi people shall contribute to Naga Unification group only” and that anyone ‘violating’ and ‘sabotaging’ the “unification move shall be expelled and excommunicated from Sumi community.”
The hoho today said to have had an executive meeting on July 19 at Zunheboto. The hoho deliberated on the current situation vis-à-vis the ongoing “peace” and ‘unification’ process. The meeting also took strong exception of the unceasing factional violence, with special reference to the ‘cold-blooded murder of innocent “Sumi and Naga civilians” without any reason. Vehemently condemning the ‘high-handedness’ of the “factions” and its cadres involved, the hoho reiterated the Kuhuboto resolution. “The resolution adopted on 27th Nov 2007 at Kuhuboto town by the Unification group in the presence of Sumi civil societies and church leaders that ‘the Sumi NSCN functionaries and cadres have vowed in the name of God to unify among ourselves and to work towards bringing total unification among the different Naga underground factions. Those who were present on this day and violates this vow by back-tracking and sabotaging the unification move shall be expelled and excommunicated from Sumi community henceforth’” a statement from the Sumi hoho stated, adding that the “Sumi people shall contribute to Naga unification group only”.
‘Contribute to unification group efforts’The hoho reiterated its January 15, 2008 resolution that “if and when any unwarranted action is taken against any Sumi leaders and public alike by any underground group or its cadres, the Sumi public shall initiate appropriate measures (s) for deliverance (sic) of justice.” The meeting unanimously reaffirmed the aforementioned resolutions and put into place a number of actions in pursuance. A core committee has been endorsed to work out ‘modalities’ for implementation of “the expulsion and excommunication resolution of 27th November 2007.” On the matter of the Sumi public contributing only to the “Naga unification group”, the meeting urged the various Sumi organizations and individuals to “uphold this resolution in letter and spirit.” The hoho also demanded from the NSCN (IM) to produce “valid reasons” for the cold-blooded murder of one Khejeto Chishi, GB of Yesholuto village by one “ss capt.” Akuto of NSCN (IM) and also the murder of other civilians namely one late Lhotoi, an autorickshaw driver of Kukidolong, one Vikugha of Ghotovi village, one Hetovi of S Hetoi village and late one Avito of Khewoto village. Over this matter, the hoho stated to hold protest rallies in all “Sumi-inhabited areas.”
Retract death-threat: Sumi Hoho
Dimapur, July 20 (MExN): The Sumi Hoho today asked the Khaplang-led NSCN to retract the death threat issued to the chief minister of Nagaland, Home minister and the DGP of Nagaland. The Sumi Hoho in a note reminded that the Naga people are today yearning for peace, reconciliation and unity amongst the underground groups and issuing such ‘damning statement’ against Naga leaders is “very unfortunate.” This is also an attempt to jeopardize the efforts of the various civil organizations to bring about lasting peace.
“The Sumi Hoho therefore in the larger interest of peace, reconciliation and unification strongly urged upon the leadership of NSCN, GPRN to immediately withdraw the said statement and appeal to all concerned not only to restrain from issuing such intimidating statement but also to stop threatening each other henceforth” the hoho stated.
‘IRB asked to vacate Kuhuboto’morungexpress
Dimapur 20 July (MExN): In the backdrop of the pitched factional clashes around Kuhuboto town, unconfirmed reports say that the 11th IRB Company which was just recently stationed at Kuhuboto has been asked to leave the area. Interestingly, according to sources, the controversial move has not been directed by the Nagaland government but by the Assam government. It has been noted that Kuhuboto being a border area also falls under the highly controversial state boundary with Assam. Currently, it falls under the so-called disputed boundary area of the DAB (Disturbed Area Belt) which also means that the authorities operating in this particular region, especially armed security personnel has to be in concern with both states. In DAB areas, only a neutral force can operate and should not involve the state armed police and this also means that only a central force can move into the area.
In this connection the Dimapur DC Moangwati has criticized the move stating that, “The Assam police and the CRPF feels it does have a strong hand in determining the faith of the people of the area, but the need for the presence of the IRB stationed at Kuhuboto is purely on the need of the hour “the factional clashes” which has not been “contained” even with the presence of the CRP for any other government personal”. He reminded that without the presence of the Nagaland IRB, “who will take the responsibility of protecting the entire citizen of the area in the middle of all the factional clashes; we have lost enough lives and we do not want to add more”.
From his point of view it has been clearly mentioned that the entire target is to protect the Nagas present there at the DAB. He added that Kuhuboto which also has its own SDO civil jurisdiction is purely Nagaland’s and that the Assam government does have the right to have its hands involved, hence the presence of the IRB cannot be disputed especially in law and order situations. Speaking on similar lines the Dimapur Superintendent of Police Liremo Lotha also see the IRB’s presence at Kuhuboto as a way to instill confidence into the people of the area and to protect them from factional clashes. Though response is still awaited from the higher-ups in Nagaland, the matter has been kept at low profile until something concrete or a solution to the problem could be worked out.
PAC takes mission to ‘GPRN/NSCN’ By Staff Correspondent | MON19/07/2008 Continuing with their role as “facilitator” and “bridge” in quest of Naga reconciliation and unity, members of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of DAN finally met with leaders of the ‘GPRN/NSCN’ Saturday morning here at ADC Guest House, located just above the ceasefire supervisory board (CFSB) office. Later, emerging out of the three-hour long meeting, PAC chairman Dr. TM Lotha told mediapersons that the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere and both sides reached a consensus opinion - that all sufferings of Nagas should come to an end and solution to the protracted Naga problem brought about. Lotha also said both sides agreed to continue to work together for ultimate solution of the Naga issue. ‘GPRN/NSCN’ ato kilonser Kitovi Zhimomi was more guarded in his comment and put the ball of reconciliation and unity in the PAC’S court. “If PAC can convince Isak and Muivah, then the outcome will be positive,” he said.
While not ruling out a ray of hope in the mission of PAC, Kitovi however said reconciliation and unity efforts should be genuine and that the PAC should be bold enough to speak the truth.
Meantime, he said the ‘GPRN/NSCN’ would be keeping their fingers crossed. Asked whether he foresaw an end to factional killings, the ato kilonser said as long as things were done deliberately by the rival faction, factional killings would go on. On reports of a likely meeting between the two NSCN leaders SS Khaplang and Isak Chishi Swu, Kitovi said it was only “wishful thinking.” PAC secretary Z Lohe said the meeting was one of the “most fruitful” meetings the PAC had so far with different groups as members expressed their view points and opinions without reservations. Meanwhile, PAC chairman expressed gratitude to the ‘GPRN/NSCN’ for “understanding” the concern of the PAC members.
Sumi Hoho stands by resolutions By NPN | Nagaland Post
Dimapur20/07/2008 Reaffirming resolutions adopted earlier with regard to Naga unification and role of Sumis, the Sumi Hoho Nagaland at a meeting held Saturday in Zunheboto, resolved to unequivocally condemn the factions and cadre-members involved in such highhanded acts.
Deliberating on the unabated factional killings especially the “cold-blooded murder” of innocent Sumi and Naga civilians without any rhyme and reason, the Hoho recalled the resolution adopted on November 27, 2007 at Kuhuboto town by the unification group in the presence of Sumi civil societies and church leaders where it stated that, “the Sumi NSCN functionaries and cadres have vowed in the name of God to unify among ourselves and to work towards bringing total unification among the different Naga underground factions. Those who were present on this day and violates this vow by back tracking and sabotaging the unification move shall be expelled and ex-communicated from Sumi community henceforth”.
The resolution had also adopted that “the Sumi people shall contribute to Naga Unification group only”. A later resolution (no 5) adopted on January 15, 2008 stated that, “if and when any unwarranted action is taken against Sumi leaders and public alike by any underground group or its cadres, the Sumi public shall initiate appropriate measure (s) for deliverance of justice”.
Sumi Hoho general secretary, Kitoho S Rotokha and vice president, Shivukhu Shikhu through the joint press statement said that the Hoho in pursuance of these earlier resolutions had endorsed the core Committee, Sumi Hoho to work out modalities for implementation of the excommunication resolution of November 27, 2007.
On the Sumi Public Resolution to contribute only to Naga Unification group, the statement said that the meeting urged the different Sumi organizations/Associations and individuals to uphold this resolution in letter and spirit.
Further, the Hoho said that on resolution no 5 of January 15, 2008, the meeting resolved to demand valid reasons from the NSCN (I-M) for the “cold-blooded murder” of Late Khezheto Chishi (GB), Yesholuto village by “Capt” Akuto of NSCN (I-M) and other innocent Sumi public including Late Lhotoi, auto driver of Kukidolong; Late Vikugha of Ghotovi village; Late hetovi of S. Hetoi village and Late Avito of Khewoto village who were “brutally murdered”.
In this connection, the release further said that the meeting resolved to conduct a protest rally in all the Sumi inhabited areas.
Asks GPRN/NSCN to withdraw threat
Meanwhile, the Sumi Hoho in a separate press release has said it seriously viewed the statement of Kughalu Mulatonu, emissary to the collective leadership of GPRN/NSCN “threatening and intimidating” state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, home minister, Imkong L Imchen and DGP Nagaland, Changkija IPS and urged the GPRN/NSCN to immediately withdraw the statement in the larger interest of peace, reconciliation and unification. It said that issuing such statement against Naga leaders was “very unfortunate” especially while Nagas were yearning for peace and unity. The Sumi Hoho also appealed all concerned to stop threatening each other henceforth.
COALITION OF DESPERADOES IN HEBRON Military Wing GPRN/NSCN.
Extremely ridiculous is the idea of creating hype and media sensation as motivated by intention to draw false acclaim.
Bawling over lured criminals and expelled anti-nationals by GPRN/NSCN as having returned home is nothing but a coalition of criminals, murderers, rapists, drug addicts, alcoholics and the like to instil fear psychosis on the Nagas of the impending rampage.
In a conflicting situation, unstable and unprincipled characters would always resort to defections and betrayals wherever and whenever the wind blow them.
Instances may be noted- A.Z Jami, a very senior national worker and once an ardent NNC/FGN activist for reason best known joined IM, later, citing Muivah's lack of national ideology joined GPRN/NSCN (erstwhile NSCN.K) and advocated policies and programs extremely contradictory to IM, numerous press statements would suffice his outbursts, recently after having expelled from the GPRN/NSCN, without any qualm or regardless of his previous anti-IM propagandas rejoined IM.
It is therefore logical, that, when a veteran leader without conviction becomes a habitual defector, nascent and ignorant workers would definitely follow suit for which GPRN/NSCN doesn't give a thought.
Rather our expressed gratitude to IM for having assimilated like minded criminals into their fold, thus relieved off GPRN/NSCN liabilities in particularly and Nagas in general.
Projecting social outcasts like capt.vikiye (expelled from GPRN and served two years sentence in central jail, Dimapur for criminal activities), Capt.Ghokiye, awarded forced dis-charge, Lt.vikato rejected from re-instatement, etc,and many more expelled members as home comers is nothing but stratagem to re-organise and re- strengthen criminal gang at Hebron to perpetuate their terror sway over the Nagas.
We appeal to the Nagas to be on vigil against such hordes of criminals hell-bent on creating chaos, confusions, blood spill and ultimately sabotage unity and reconciliation of the Nagas.
Also be enlightened that publications of joining IM gang are all bogus with no authenticity or record of their previous memberships in the GPRN/NSCN. All but criminals and national outcasts.

Govt PAC meets NSCN-U Newmai News Network
Kohima, Jul 20: Moving the steps as ‘facilitator’ for reconciliation and unity amongst the Naga underground groups, the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government met the leaders of NSCN-Unification, also known as GPRN/NSCN yesterday at ADC Guest House, located just above the ceasefire supervisory board (CFSB) office at Mon district of Nagaland, according to newspapers based in Dimapur.
According to the Dimapur based newspaper reports, DAN PAC chairman, Dr TM Lotha revealed that the threadbare meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, wherein both sides reached a consensus opinion - that all suffering of Nagas should come to an end and solution to the protracted Naga problem brought about. This was the first such attempt of the DAN PAC after returning to power in March 2008.
Dr Lotha also said both sides have agreed to continue to work together for ultimate solution of the Naga issue.
NSCN-Unification or GPRN/NSCN Ato kilonser (prime minister) Kitovi Zhimomi was more guarded in his comment and put the ball of reconciliation and unity in the PAC’s court saying ‘If PAC can convince Isak and Muivah, then the outcome will be positive’. Expressing hope in the mission of PAC, he however said reconciliation and unity efforts should be genuine and that the PAC should be bold enough to speak the truth.
Meantime, he said the ‘GPRN/NSCN’ (NSCN-Unification) would be keeping their fingers crossed. Asked whether he foresaw an end to factional killings, the ato kilonser said as long as things were done deliberately by the rival faction, factional killings would go on.
On reports of a likely meeting between the two NSCN leaders SS Khaplang and Isak Chishi Swu, Kitovi said it was only ‘wishful thinking’.

NSCN/GPRN on defection of A Z Jami Publicity Cell, NSCN/GPRN
NSCN/GPRN is not surprised over A.Z.Jami rejoining IM group. Being a habitual defector, Jami celebrated his 50 years in the National Movement in a befitting manner best suited to the situation as he was force discharged for misuse of powers. Understanding his habit of shifting allegiance, which is still on a regular basis, the NSCN/GPRN did not even enroll his name in the records as member of the NSCN as people like Jami can become anything, anytime, changing colours like a chameleon and his recent move to defect to IM group is nothing new to the Nagas as well as the NSCN.
A.Z.Jami was instrumental in enforcing the "Quit Notice" to Tangkhul Community and in the Council of Kilonsers meeting at the Ceasefire Supervisory Board Office at Mon, Jami's main agenda was to ensure that this Quit Notice was enforced not only in paper but in action. But his surrender to the Tangkhuls can be now considered a crime of the first degree before the Nagas.
The IM group boasts of having 35 persons as defectors from the NSCN/GPRN. But the stark reality is that the list of names of defectors are not members of NSCN/GPRN but rather a band of renegades led by Capt.Vikiye Sumi and his group who are former members of NSCN (K) and were discharged 4 years ago on the grounds of extortion, intimidations, history of being an alcoholic and drug abuse which are not permitted under the laws of the NSCN.
These visionless people led by Jami and his band of followers have no future for the Nagas. Nagas no longer need any bloodshed amongst brothers and after tireless efforts to unite all sections of Nagas, Th.Muivah and his group of blood thirsty hooligans still haunt the Unification process by opposing it tooth and nail.
What the N-deal means PATRICIA MUKHIM The Telegraph
For the UPA government, July 22 could mean anything. Parties are cracking like porcelain. Individuals are jumping the fence. In this biggest ever political circus it is the smaller parties that really have the opportunity to make hay while the political sun is at its brightest. I am sure Congressmen must be wishing they belonged to the smaller regional parties. What a great time to be striking deals! But what happens if the cookie crumbles?
Although the Congress party is upbeat that the UPA would secure at least 280 votes, which is well beyond the halfway mark, there is really no surety as to who will vote which way. The picture changes by the hour. Meanwhile, MPs are literally being wooed right, left and centre.
Those who see themselves losing out in the number game have alleged that the Congress is buying MPs at Rs 25 crore apiece. These comments have come from none other than party stalwarts of the Left like A.B. Bardhan. After that the rhetoric has been repeated on camera until it has begun to sound like Gospel.
Indians belonging to the lowest rung of the economic ladder are weighed down by the burden of inflation. The ripple effects are felt most acutely by those who have to shop for the essential commodities of life.
Vegetables are almost unaffordable. So are cereals, meat, fish oil and lentils. Then what do we survive on? The nuclear deal is not going to bring down the price of food. The MPs we have elected do not care about price rise. After all they are not the aam aadmi. In fact, they are now being offered the moon in order to save the UPA government. What have we really got ourselves into? Disillusioned, desperate, yet unable to do anything citizens are really tearing their hair.
Deal dilemma In the midst of this very frustration we are told that the country is entering into a nuclear agreement with the US. At social gatherings including an opera, the conversation during the interval was, “What do you think about the nuclear deal?” What do I think? Does anyone care? If I say with an air of scientific arrogance that the deal is good for India because it will at the very least break this country’s nuclear pariah status, I get to hear something like, “That’s what I also feel”. But do we really know what we are all talking about?
When there are differences of opinions even among renowned nuclear scientists about whether the Indo-US nuclear deal is good or bad for India, how can the common man even pronounce his judgment on this issue? Apart from being presumptuous, we might also expose our ignorance. Even among the MPs who are now being called to vote for or against the deal, how many really know or care to know the details of the Hyde Act which actually governs the Indo-US nuclear agreement?
If the MPs were conscientious and cared about the nuclear civil co-operation between the US and India for reasons aplenty, would they have had to be bribed to vote? Does the survival of the UPA also translate into a vote for the deal? This is a difficult one to answer. The speed at which parties are splitting and loyalties are changing makes it difficult to predict anything. But of one thing we are sure. Many of the MPs could not care less what happens to this country so long as they and their families are looked after for the rest of their lives. The windfall that comes to them on the eve of the trust vote could mean a lifetime of ease and prosperity if they invest the money wisely. This will be one election where party whips would be violated the way schoolboys bunk classes despite strict rules.
Trust vote That people choose to vote on party lines on an issue that ostensibly works out for the long term good of the country (at least this is what we are told), is tragic. Can we not, for once, do what is good for our country? The BJP and the Left have stuck to their guns citing India’s loss of sovereignty should they support the agreement. One voice that came out loud and clear from the Northeast is that of Agatha Sangma’s, the newly elected MP from Meghalaya.
Apart from the fact that the NCP is sticking with the UPA on this issue, Agatha has publicly stated that the nuclear deal is good for the country in view of the power crunch we face today and which is likely to aggravate in the days to come. Coming from a 27-year-old who is also a graduate of environmental law from the UK, the statement sounds weighty.
Cong plank Meanwhile, NCP general secretary, P. A. Sangma has supported Somnath Chatterjee’s stand that the Speaker should cease to be a party man and hence cannot be counted in the list of people for or against the UPA. Sangma is, therefore, echoing the Congress’s rhetoric. Assam MPs are splintered because they would be voting on party lines. Even the lone Nagaland MP will vote against the deal. That is not because Nagaland does not support the nuclear agreement but because the Nagaland People’s Front is against the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre. Where does that leave this country?
Should the UPA not have made an appeal for a conscience vote if it really believed that the nuclear agreement is integral to this country’s progress? How will the nuclear agreement affect us in the Northeast? Do we in this region need the additional power from nuclear energy? How short are the states on power? While Arunachal Pradesh has the capacity to generate roughly 50,000MW of hydel power, we are not sure how the distribution pattern is going to look.
The process of signing agreements with several companies for at least 160 projects is in full swing. Meghalaya has a huge shortfall in power production and its industrial areas in Byrnihat are becoming unsustainable. Recently the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) imposed a fine of Rs 22 crore on Meghalaya for overdrawing power from the inter-state grid. This shows the critical power position in the state. In Assam the electricity consumption has gone up by 6 per cent every year with the consumption reaching 900MW during peak hours.
If the contentious nuclear agreement can augment our hydel and thermal power production, we would have to say “aye” to the deal. But what a shame that MPs have to vote on the basis of ideology overlooking the region’s energy requirements. (The author can be contacted at patricia17@rediffmail.com)
ILP protest in Arunachal today OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph Itanagar, July 20: A number of students’ unions and social organisations in Arunachal Pradesh will join hands with the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) tomorrow to protest against Gauhati High Court’s June 12 verdict that prohibited the Mizoram government from arresting persons entering the state without Inner Line Permit (ILP) passes.
The ILP passes are at present required to enter only Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland. The high court’s decision has drawn flak from the governments of the three states. The president of AAPSU, Kanu Bagang, today said a number of associations would stage a peaceful dharna in front of Raj Bhavan tomorrow to protest the verdict.
The organisations include the All Nyishi Students’ Union, All Papum Pare District Students Union, All Lower Subansiri Students Union, Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society, Arunachal Citizens’ Rights, Human Rights Law Net- work, Global Human Rights Organisation and the North East Human Rights Organisation.
“We are protesting Gauhati High Court’s verdict that dared the provision of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1863, that made it mandatory for any outsider who is not a resident of some states, to obtain the permit,” Bagang said.
The ILP recently became the focal point of a controversy after Gauhati High Court issued an interim order on June 12 directing the Mizoram government not to arrest or deport any Indian national on the ground of not possessing a permit. However, the high court then made a modification allowing the state government in Mizoram “to verify the credentials of those persons whom the authorities in the state suspect to be not Indian citizens”.
In a show of solidarity, the governments of the three states resolved to seek the ILP’s continuation, after the high court nullified the arrest of some non-Mizos for violating the existing provision. According to the AAPSU, a state sharing an international border must have a regulation for outsiders, particularly for suspected Bangladeshi migrants to check their influx into the tribal-dominated states. On Friday, a 15-member delegation from Mizoram, led by law minister H. Rammawi, met Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio and home minister Imkong Imchen. The delegation urged them to challenge the high court’s interim order.
Ulfa rules out talks with Centre A STAFF REPORTER Telegraph
Guwahati, July 20: Ulfa today categorically ruled out peace talks with the Centre in the near future, stating that it would go down fighting like the father of Naga insurgency A.Z. Phizo “rather than surrender to the Indian forces like (former Mizoram chief minister) Laldenga”.
The Ulfa statement comes a day after the pro-talks rebel leader, Mrinal Hazarika, remarked that the outfit’s leadership would “go the Phizo way by refusing to come for peace talks”.
Hazarika had said during an interaction with academicians at the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development on Friday that if the Ulfa leadership did not relent, the few leaders sitting abroad would fizzle out like Phizo.
Led by Hazarika, cadres belonging to A and C company of the lethal 28 battalion of Ulfa declared ceasefire last month. Along with Jiten Dutta, Hazarika is currently holding meetings with various organisations to mobilise a mass uprising to pressurise the leadership to come forward for talks in the interest of the state.
Accusing Hazarika and his followers — who have been expelled from the outfit — of trying to create an uprising against the outfit leadership, the Ulfa statement said the outfit would never come forward for unconditional talks with the Centre. “Whatever Hazarika or his followers may try, no discussion would be held under the legal binding of the Indian Constitution,” said the statement, signed by a publicity department member, “Lt” Ranjan Barthakur. A similar attempt was made by an NGO, Assam Public Works, with the help of Indian colonial forces, the statement said. “The outfit still has full support of the ethnic people of Assam and it will conti- nue with the struggle for freedom from the Indian colonial rule.”
The Ulfa communiqué said Hazarika has been trying to mobilise the people of Assam against Ulfa leadership by trying to portray the outfit as one that only wanted violence and had no concern for Assamese society. “This move by Hazarika and his followers is nothing but an attempt to malign the image of the outfit.”
Regarding Hazarika’s comment that the Ulfa leadership would fizzle out like the legendary Naga leader, the statement said Phizo never agreed to sit for talks under the Constitution and died like a true leader. “His name still holds meaning for a large section of people not only in Nagaland but also in the entire Northeast,” the statement said. Phizo, who began the Naga fight for “independe-nce” in 1947, fled to London in the fifties and died there in 1990.
KSU ‘black day’ to protest leader’s killing OUR CORRESPONDENT Telegraph
Shillong, July 20: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) will observe July 23 as a black flag day in protest against the killing of the union’s Dawki circle president Phershall Khongwang allegedly by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
The union, in its general executive committee meeting held yesterday, decided to observe July 23 as black flag day in the entire Khasi Jaintia Hills areas. There will be hoisting of black flags by all the units and circles of the KSU on this day. A meeting will also be held to chalk out the next course of action. The police said HNLC militants kidnapped Phershall Khongwang on December 16 last year. Two days later, his relatives filed an FIR.
After the incident of kidnapping, police had suspected the role of HNLC even though the motive behind the kidnapping was not known. However, the HNLC had denied its involvement and even went to the extent of saying that it was ready to track down those involved in the crime. The KSU leader was abducted from the house of his wife at Umkrem on East Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills border. The police had earlier said according to the confessions of a few surrendered militants, HNLC cadres Hep Koit, Jop Lamin and Bol Khonglah, after kidnapping Khongwang, killed him and threw the body in the river at Jaflong in Bangladesh. While the HNLC cadre Hep Koit is in charge of Jaflong area in Bangladesh, Jop Lamin and Bol Khonglah are from Lamin and Lamapunjee villages of Bangladesh respectively. The surrendered militants, however, refused to name two other HNLC cadres in Bangladesh who had told them about the killing of the KSU leader.
The police are still in the dark about the motive behind the kidnapping and killing. A senior police official said they were still investigating the case as the body of Khongwang was yet to be recovered. The KSU had earlier sought clarification from the HNLC on the motive behind the killing. However, the HNLC in the statement denied involvement in the crime even as the police continued to maintain that the killing was the handiwork of the HNLC. The relatives of the KSU leader have urged the militant outfit to come clear on the motive of the crime.
The parents of the KSU leader, Phull Khongwang and Gabriel Kharmawshun, said they were not convinced by the stand of HNLC that the militant group was not involved in the kidnapping. “We are still in the dark about the whereabouts of our son,” said the parents of the KSU leader. According to his parents, Khongwang was kidnapped while he was with two friends, Sorkin Lamin and Hep Lamin, who had gone for a picnic near Umkrem, on the outskirts of Dawki in Jaintia Hills. The superintendent of police of the East Khasi Hills A.R. Mawthoh, said the police , were making all possible efforts to track down the culprits involved in the crime.
Lone Bodo MP to vote for UPA PTI
NEW DELHI, July 20 : The lone Bodoland People's Front (BPF) MP Sansuma Khunggur Bwiswmuthiary will vote for the UPA government during the trial of strength in the Lok Sabha on July 22. "We are in the Congress-led coalition government in Assam. So it is obvious," Bwiswmuthiary told reporters when asked whom he would vote for.
BPF Rajya Sabha member Biswajit Daimary said a delegation of the party has met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and conveyed its decision to support the UPA government. "Our Lok Sabha MP will vote for the UPA," Daimary said.
Bwiswmuthiary said they have placed certain demands of the Bodo community before the Congress leadership and expected actions on these. Both Bwiswmuthiary and Daimary today attended the lunch thrown by Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi here. Apart from others, the lunch was attended by eight of the nine Congress Lok Sabha MP from the state. However, Barpeta MP A F Golam Osmani did not turn up for the lunch. Congress sources said though Osmani has "difference" with Gogoi, he would "definitely" vote for the government. He is expected to arrive in the capital later tonight from Silchar.

UNLF chief says no recruiting kids below 18... Issues a series of dos and don’ts to cadres By Our Staff Reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Jul 20 : Issuing a series of dos and don’ts to the members and cadres of the UNLF, its chairman Sana Yaima has asked his men not to recruit anyone below the age of 18.
In a statement issued to the press, the UNLF leader has instructed his men not to bring anyone below the age of 18 to join the party. Even if they come on their accord they should be sent back after advising them that they may join the outfit when they come of age. Outlining the code of conduct for the members and cadres of the outfit, Sana Yaima said that looting money and properties from the public will not be tolerated. Moreover the cadres were instructed not to throw their weight around and bully the people for the strength of the revolutionary movement is sustained from the support of the public. As such it is important to have a good rapport with the public, said the statement and urged all to understand the essence of public support.
Moreover no members or cadres of the UNLF will be allowed to consume any intoxicants as these substan- ces have an adverse impact on the mind and body. No members or cadres should misbehave with women and children, said Sana Yaima and reminded all that this code is part of the principle of the UNLF. No cadre or member should demand items like mobile phone from the public, decreed the leader and added that expensive gifts presented by friends or well wishers should not be accepted but returned graciously. Moreover no cadre or member should interfere in any dispute between groups without the sanction of the Standing Committee. If any member or cadre is found violating the code of conduct the punishment commensurate to the misconduct will be awarded. Explaining the reason behind the issuance of the code of conduct, Sana Yaima said that of late there has been a growing divide between the people and the revolutionary outfits due to a number of factors.
Addressing his men, the UNLF leader said that even though a number of MPA cadres are carrying on the fight in the hill areas and taking up a number of welfare projects in the valley area, there are still a good number of people who view the UNLF in the wrong light. This shows that there is a loophole somewhere. Observing that armed cadres have been going against the people in the valley area compounded by the lack of any corrective measures being taken up and instead turning on the people using force and intimidations have all led to a growing chasm between the revolutionaries and the public. The uprising against the armed groups at Heirok, Lilng Chajing and Ningthoukhong are glaring examples of the growing rift, said Sana Yaima and added that even though UNLF was not directly involved in any of the cases, the overall message is the people distancing themselves from the armed movement. Stating that the revolutionary are the fishes and the public the water, the UNLF leader said that the growing differences with the public is akin to drawing out the water the fishes live. At one point of time all cadres were referred affectionately as Naharols but today they are increasingly being seen as bullies who throw their weight aro-und arrogantly, observed Sana Yaima. There have been many instances when armed cadres had overstepped their line and gone against the interest of the public, using force to collect money from the public, three of four persons demanding money from the public in the name of one outfit and on top there are impostors extorting money from the public in name of revolution are all factors for the growing schism, said the statement. Moreover there is also the presence of agents working on behalf of groups from the smaller community in connecting money from the public on commission basis, the presence of some groups formed by deserters and imposing heavy demands on the public. As long as this trend continues the ties between the revolutionaries and the public will plummet, observed Sana Yaima. Contributing to the divide is the conduct of some cadres who consume alcohol and other intoxicants which is the anti-thesis to the conduct of revolutionaries, said the statement. Just carrying an AK 47 rifle does not make a man a revolutionary, said Sana Yaima and added that this weapon can be carried by anyone including criminals, terrorists and security forces. The qualities of a revolutionary should include the courage to oppose the imposition of any alien rule, fight against the injustice meted out to the weak and minorities and to have the ability to sacrifice everything to realise the aspirations of the common people. Urging all to work sincerely with the realisation that there is a challenge before all revolutionaries to win back the trust and confidence of the people as well as to counter the agenda of the Government of India, is the need of the hour, said Sana Yaima. What is happening at Heirok and Lilong Chajing today is the explosion of the bottled up frustration and anger of the people against the activities of the armed groups, said the statement. The UNLF has been able to withstand the third largest Army in the world because of the trust and confidence of the people and the lesson to be learnt here is that the revolutionary movement is sustained by the support and co-operation of the public, noted the UNLF leader.
Child recruiter in police custody By Our Staff Reporter Sangai Express


IMPHAL, Jul 20: A combined force of Imphal East police and 39 Assam Rifles have arrested a person who allegedly handed over a child to PREPAK (GS) group after calling the child out of his house.
The arrested person has been identified as Nandei-bam Thouba (23) s/o Khaba of Sagolband Bazar.
He allegedly called out 13-year old Adhikarimayum Ojit Sharma s/o Lukhoi Sharma of Sagolband Awang Leikai from his house in the afternoon of July 11 and later handed over the child to the custody of PREPAK (GS) group.
Announcing while talking to mediapersons today, SP of Imphal East District Th Radheshyam informed that Thouba called out Ojit from his Sagolband Bazar house in the afternoon of July 11 and later handed him over him to one Wahengbam Sunil s/o Manglem of the same locality.
During the course of interrogation, Thouba dis- closed that Sunil is an activist of PREPAK (GS) group, the SP said. Stating that the situation of kidnapping young children in Manipur is very alarming, the SP asserted that the reports of missing children is nothing but forced recruitment of children by the militants. To discuss the situation, a joint meeting of all the SPs of the districts had been held with the DGP during which the latter gave strong instructions for stepping up security vigil.
Accordingly, a special team led by Additional SP of Imphal East District has been set up and the OCs of all the police stations are included in the special team, the SP said.
Acting on a special tip off, the special team rounded up Thouba, the SP informed, adding that public can contact the Imphal East Police Control room on telephone no. 2452669, mobile phone no. 9856473194 of Additional SP, mobile phone no. 9436022432 of OC (Commandos) and his landline telephone no. 24617090 and mobile phone no 9436023204 in case any child is kidnapped for recruitment. The SP further informed that all the Army, Assam Riles and other security personnel posted in Imphal East District have also been communicated for proper verification of suspected cases of child being taken without their parents.
Moreover, the authorities of the private schools in Imphal East have been asked to report cases related to missing of students to the police, besides making efforts to spread awareness among the Meira Paibis of every localities. So far only two cases connected with missing of children have been officially reported to the police and both the cases have been referred to Irilbung Police Station, the SP said, while informing that there are also two more cases which have not been reported officially and one of these cases relate to that of Adhikarimayum Ojit Shar-ma.
Three students rescued by police, boys say they were not abducted, Nabbed militant says he handed boy to PREPAK The Imphal Free Press

Imphal, Jul 20: In a special drive against the forced recruitment of minor children by underground outfits at least three schoolgoing children were rescued by the Kangpokpi police last evening, while the Imphal east police commando team was also able to arrest a PREPAK(GS) cadre involved in aiding child recruitment to the militant group early this morning.

Three students studying in Class-X at the Standard Scholar English Academy, Keikhu identified as Md Satib Ali, 15, son of Md Jamaruddin of Urup Mayai Leikai, Md Anisur Rahman, 15, son of Md Salter Rahman of Keikhu Mayai Leikai and Md Amir Lucky Ali, 15, son of Md Sirajuddin of Lilong Turel Ahanbi were reportedly rescued by the OC of Kangpokpi from a house belonging to one Meena Begum while the three children were having food last night around 10.25 pm.
According to a official source, the students initially reported that they left their homes to help their parents by seeking jobs somewhere in Senapati district as they were weak in studies.

In the meantime, the OC Kangpokpi while producing the minor boys at a press conference held this morning at Kangpokpi police station said all three students claimed their leaving home was not related with any pressure on them from anyone to join the revolutionary groups. Their intention was to start earning to help their parents and as a result the trio had attempted to reach Senapati yesterday in a Imphal-Motbung passenger bus and later took a auto-rickshaw for Senapati from Motbung.

Last evening they came down to Kangpokpi and enjoyed a mela till 9.30 pm there, after which they searched for a Muslim hotel and found one belonging to one Meena Begum. They were taking their meal there when the police arrived.

The OC further said the three children were detained since last night and later handed over to their respective families through one of the apex social organisations of Kangpokpi this morning. The police are also investigating if the three children were abducted, the source added. Meanwhile, following strict instructions from the state DGP in connection with the serial disappearances of children, a special police team for Imphal east district headed by additional Sp, Imphal east Md Kayamuddin was formed and has already started operations to find the missing children from Imphal east district.

Disclosing this, SP Imphal east, Th. Radheshyam during a press conference held at Porompat police station mentioned that the special team was formed considering the alarming situation caused by the recruitment of minors in the underground groups in the state. This happened following a joint meeting of SPs of the state presided by the DGP at his office chamber recently.

The SP further said that the newly formed special team would be collecting all information related to missing children in the ditrict. All concerned officers-in-charge of the police stations and all Central paramilitary and army units operating in the Imphal east district had also been kept on alert to detect the movement of vehicles carrying minor children in their jurisdictions.

He also further mentioned that even though there was lack of cooperation from the parents and local public in the matter of missing minors, they had registered at least four cases till today.

The SP also further mentioned that in a significant breakthrough the special team had arrested a PREPAK(GS) cadre involved in child kidnapping from Sagolmang this morning. The arrested person was identified as Nandeibam Thouba, 23, son of N Khaba of Sagolmang bazar, who was said to be involved in taking away a minor boy identified as Adhikarimayum Ojit Sharma, 13, son of A Lukhoi Sharma of Sagolmang Awang Leikai and handing him over to a hardcore member of the PREPAK identified as Wahengbam Sunil, 24, son of W Manglemjao of Sagolmang Wakhong village. The official source further maintained that Ojit Sharma was missing till today and it had been confirmed that he had been made to join the PREPAK from the disclosures made by the arrested N Thouba.

The Imphal east SP further said it was very unfortunate that the parents failed to report in time. To avoid such incidents in future he appealed to all parents and civil society bodies to inform the police on phone numbers 2452669, 9856473194, 2461790, 9436023204 and 9436022432 for immediate action.
Myanmar: The revived route of rebels Special Correspondent Sentinel
SILCHAR, July 20: With reports of Myanmarese guerillas being more active in their hinterlands bordering Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Bangladesh, it is now being apprehended in intelligence circles that north east extremists are using the country not only as their bases, though not a new fact, but also as a corridor to ship arms and ammunitions. The Caretaker Government in Bangladesh under pressure from India has been tightening its noose on North-east militant groups. This has been demonstrated by recent incidents of handing over of some extremists to BDR by BSF and the admission by Tripura based NLFT and ATTF surrenderees that they are facing a sort of crisis in food and support in Bangladesh.
Another important factor now coming in the way of the free movement of extremists is the coming up of fencing along border with Bangladesh. It is also a fact that certain stretches of the international border, riverine, tough terrain still leave gaps for infiltration and exfiltration.
Intelligence inputs suggest with zero-fencing all along India’s border with Mynmar spreading from Arunachal Pradesh to Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, North-east militant groups find accessibility for movement easy. This is also facilitated by smaller groups of extremists operating in the area or close to the hinterlands.
Way back in the nineties, NSCN (Khaplang), ULFA and UNLF formed Indo-Burma Revolutionary Front (IBRF) for liberation as their joint declaration stated that the people of the region (north east and the north western Burma) belong to the same racial and cultural group bound by a basic unity historically, culturally, socially and economically. The declaration signed by SS Khaplang, chairman of NSCN, Arabinda Rajkhowa, ULFA leader and Sana Yaima, general secretary of UNLF, called for united struggle for emancipation.
This came as a great fillip to the extremists groups to move to Mynmar for base, training and arms build up. Their access to the hills and port of Chittagong also became easier for shelter and to the extremists groups to move to Mynmar for base, training and arms build up. Their access to the hills and port of Chittagong also became easier for shelter and shipment of arms through Tripura and Mizoram. The strategic location of Zampui hills serves as a safe corridor between Mynmar and Chittagong.
Massive build up of bases by other extremist groups like PLA, Prepak, KCP, NLFT and ATTF necessitated joint air and ground strikes by Indian and Mynmarese security forces in the end part of 90’s, which resulted in huge loss to rebels, man and material. For more than a decade, this frontier theatre has been lying low. But, for quite some time, Mynmar is again in focus. Intelligence sources indicate how Arakanese, Chin, Karen and Shan rebels, who are in relentless fight against the military Junta of the country have become more than active.
North east extremists are once again being embraced by the Burmese rebels who have laid their hands on global arms and ammunition stocks which are smuggled through Laos and Thailand, besides the regular help from China, which dumps its arms in the troubled zone from Yunon. The recent interception of a Bolero at Verengtei check gate of Mizoram and seizure of seven AK 47 rifles from it is a part of the larger game plane of this revived Indo-Burma tie up. Mynmar as a corridor has to be brought under serious intelligence and security glare to frustrate subversive activities of the rebels.