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Sumi Hoho reacts to NSCN (IM) ban Says it stands for unification of all Nagas (Page News Service)

KOHIMA, JULY 30: The Sumi Hoho (SH) on Wednesday made it clear that it stands for unification of all Naga groups and Naga people and urged all Nagas to stand for the same.
Reacting to allegations by the NSCN (IM) that the SH long with Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) were supporting a particular Naga National group and the subsequent 'ban on SH and WSH' imposed by the NSCN (IM), the SH asserted that there was no question it supporting any Naga faction and refuted the allegations that Hoho had sided with NSCN (K) and Azheto Chophy group, which has merged with the NSCN (K) group.
Chophy was former Kilo Kilonser (home minister) in NSCN (IM), but fled NSCN (IM) along with his supporters to form united NSCN.
The Sumi Hoho insisted that it stands for unification of all Naga groups.
"Our intention is not to exclude any Naga tribe," SH president, Hokishe Yeptho told Nagaland Page. He said the Hoho is always for unification of Naga people and therefore no one should misconstrue them.
"Sumi Hoho will fully support Naga unification initiated by anyone," he asserted.
"We are not pro-Azheto or pro-any group. We have been trying to maintain neutrality," the Hoho President maintained.
At the same time Yeptho said they would wait and watch the reaction from Naga organizations, including the Naga apex body - Naga Hoho.
"We will wait and see how Naga Hoho will react," he said.
It can be recalled that the NSCN (IM) on Tuesday banned the two Sumi organizations, namely the Sumi Hoho and the Western Sumi Hoho, charging them of "misleading and dictating" the Sumis in general to support the "self-styled unification group", which it said merged with the NSCN (K) after defecting from the NSCN (IM) with arms and "misleading the innocent national workers by blatantly misinterpreting the proclamation of NSCN (IM) President, Isak Chishi Swu on reconciliation based on "national principle."
"When these Sumi apex organizations over played their role and deliberately choosing to go for collision course with NSCN by misinterpreting every good meaning of unification as per the proclamation of the president on reconciliation based on national principles, there was left with no option but to ban SH and WSH with immediate effect," the outfit said.
"Choosing to go for a head on confrontation with NSCN, the SH/WSH leaders took the stand on the principle of 'unification first and then solutions' which is a total contrast to the NSCN's principle," the NSCN (IM) said.

Nagaland Lok Sabha MP expelled for six years Newmai News Network

Kohima, July 30: In the aftermath of the trust vote on nuclear deal in the Parliament, the Nagaland People`s Front (NPF) has finally expelled its Member of Parliament, W Wangyuh Konyak from the party for six years with immediate effect.

Sources in NPF revealed that the decision to this effect was taken during the NPF Central Working Committee meeting held at the party headquarter, Kohima, which was attended besides others by the state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Khekiho Zhimomi and host of NPF legislators under the chairmanship of NPF president Dr. Sh�rhozelie Liezietsu.

The crucial meeting which lasted for almost two hours decided to expel Wangyuh Konyak, the lkone MP from Nagaland for favouring the Congress led UPA government at the Centre during the July 22 trust vote in the Parliament.

W Wangyuh Konyak had voted in favour of the trust vote, defying the NPF party directive to vote against the motion on nuclear deal.

Opposition to women quota Nagarealm.com
Mokokchung, JUL30 [NPN] : All Ward Union, a body comprising of chairmen of different wards under Mokokchung town has strongly opposed the proposed amendment of the Nagaland Municipal Act 2006-07, relating to 33 percent reservation of municipal seats for women and appealed the chief minister not to accept the amendment.
A public meeting held Wednesday here at Town Hall under the aegis of All Ward Union, to discuss on the forthcoming Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) election slated for October this year, came out with a resolution to oppose the proposed amendment of Nagaland Municipal Act 2006-07 relating to reservation of municipal seats for women. Later, a representation addressed to the chief minister, a copy of which was made available to the press, stated that the creation of Nagaland State was an exception from other states and that Article 371 (A) of the Constitution of India provided special constitutional provisions recognizing Naga customary laws and procedures.

The representation also made mention of the Village Area Act, which provides similar provisions for protecting customs and traditional practices. “The Municipal Council Act of 33 percent reservation of seats for Women infringes upon the said customary practices,” the representation said. It also suggested that representation of women in the municipal councils be adjusted in the nominated seats under Section 21 (4) of the Nagaland Municipal Act, as in the case of the VDB, which has a minimum of two women representative. The representation also sought assurance from the chief minister within a month.
New Naga village comes up in Dissoi Valley forest reserve? From our Correspondent Sentinel
JORHAT, July 30: The three forest reserves – Dissoi, Dissoi Valley and Tiru Hills – in Jorhat district along Asom-Nagaland border have become a haven for Naga settlers due to the inaction on the part of the Asom Government. According to reports reaching here, Nagas have established a new village at Dissoi Valley . Though the dwellings are in the shape of 25 huts, the Nagaland Government has already supplied power for the electrification of the village.
Sources pointed out that this is the 15th village to come up in Dissoi Valley forest reserve alone. The area lies in the vicinity of Udaipur under New Sonowal Forest beat office under the jurisdiction of Jorhat district. It may be recalled that tension prevailed in the Udaipur area after there were reports of Naga incursions in August last year.
The sources said that a joint team of Forest and police officers from Titabor and Mariani visited the new Naga village about a week back and returned after merely giving a warning to the encroachers. Though they later informed the Jorhat district administration, there has been no follow-up action so far, the sources added.
The new Naga settlers have received logistical support from the inhabitants of another Naga village, Ao Sengam, located further up the border area. Also known as Bhogdoi village due to its proximity to the Bhogdoi river which originates in the area, the Mokokchung district administration of Nagaland has provided power and water supply to the residents who live in concrete houses.
The sources maintained that the Nagaland Government is also constructing a road under Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana at Ao Sengam village, linking it to the strategic Mariani-Mokokchung Road . Several Naga individuals are planning to start tea plantations in the area, the sources alleged. A tea garden, which employs labourers from Asom, already exists in the area which supplies leaves to bought leaf factories located in Asom, they added.
There are also reports of Nagas starting agricultural activities on Asom soil under Morongial Forest beat office. The establishment of a new Naga village in Dissoi Valley forest reserve comes close on the heels of large-scale encroachment by Nagas in the Medeluajan area, barely 18 km from Titabor subdivision. Sources said that Nagas have set up Mithihe, Sephu and Angumuthu villages in the area.
Two NSCN-IM cadres killed Sentinel
Kohima, July 30: At least two NSCN-IM cadres were killed and three others injured in separate incidents of inter-factional clashes between rival outfits of the NSCN in Dimapur.
Official sources said here today that suspected NSCN (K) cadres shot dead one NSCN-IM ultra near the Clock Tower junction at the Holy Cross Road yesterday.
The NSCN(K) cadres also fired several rounds in the busy locality area and the people ran helter-skelter after hearing the gunshots. (UNI)
Insurgents hit Arunachal again Sentinel
Itanagar, July 30: Insurgents struck again in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh and abducted six persons after the recent withdrawal of Punjab Regiment troops, a senior police officer said today.
A village chief, two panchayat leaders and three others were abducted from the Zedua area of Tirap district on Saturday night, said Deputy Commissioner Ankur Garg.
Tirap and Changlang districts, which were declared as a disturbed area under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, registered marked improvement after the Punjab Regiment battalion was deployed.
Tirap, where panchayat elections could not be held in 2003 due to extremist activities, not only registered the highest polling in elections this year but also saw a sharp decline in crimes like murder and extortions.
Garg said extremists from neighbouring States were using Tirap and Changlang as transit corridors to their bases across Myanmar border.
The Chief Secretary and the Chief Minister have been informed about the current lack of forces in maintaining law and order, he said.
Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu has reportedly taken up the issue with the Centre.
“We hope the replacement for the Army battalion will arrive soon,” Garg said.
“We are left with only one battalion of Assam Rifles and a few companies of CRPF in the district,” he said.
He said out of 49 children abducted by the insurgents from the district in January last, 31 had returned. The rest are believed to be in the training camps of the insurgents across Myanmar border.
Out of the six abducted from Zedua, the village chief was released next day but the rest were believed to have been held captive in Nagaland area, Garg said. (PTI)
Indo-Myanmar biannual liaison meeting in progress at Tamu The Imphal Free Press

IMPHAL, Jul 29: The main agenda of the 33rd Indo-Myanmar biannual liaison meeting currently under progress in Tamu of Myanmar revolves around an effective joint military operation against Manipuri outfits operating in Myanmar, an official source said.

The meeting commenced from July 27 and will last till July 31, the source said adding that a 10-ember Indian delegation led by major general BK Chengappa, AVSM, commanding officer, head quarter Manipur, Nagaland ranges of 3 Corps is currently staying at Tamu town in Myanmar.

Other members of the delegation are brigadier Balbir Singh, CDR headquarter 26 Sector Assam Rifles, brigadier LN Singh, VSM, BGS (intelligence) headquarter engineers corps, colonel Sanjoy Singh Gupta of GS headquarter IGAR, colonel SK Sharma of GS headquarter, 57 mountain division, colonel SK Narain, SM representative of MO/DTXE, ministry of defence, colonel GS Kualr, SM, VSM, DTXE, colonel Sandeep Choudury of 18 AR (CMPT), representative of the ministry of defence, major BIS Sheimar, GOS 2(intelligence) headquarter 3 Corps and major SN Kulkarni, inspector (MI DTE).

The meeting is discussing various issues including cross border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management, the source said.

Mention may be made that the 32nd Indo-Myanmar biannual liaison meeting was held at headquarter 3 Corps, Rangapahar, Nagaland during the month of April 2007.

The meeting also discussed on the use of international border with Myanmar and the deep jungles of the neighbouring country shared with the states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh where various underground outfits have their hideouts.

The liaison meeting is held twice a year to review and further strengthen the friendly relations and hold discussions on issues of mutual interest between the two armies. The next meeting between the two sides will be held in Myanmar.

Mention may be made that intelligence establishments in Manipur have been observing that the porous Indo-Myanmar border has not only facilitated easy infiltration for the insurgents, but also helped in setting up of safe havens across the border where they can train or regroup, it said.

The insurgents who are now in possession of sophisticated arms and weapons, IEDs etc., use these weapons at will to terrorize the public and attack the security forces putting the state police under immense pressure to perform well and overcome the challenges, the report concluded.

Mention may be made that Wangyuh had been elected as the lone MP to the people`s house from Nagaland on NPF ticket defeating Congress candidate Asangba Sangtam in a straight fight in 2004.

Two UGs in child lifting case killed following kidnapper`s disclosures; Kidnapper names two recruited boys The Imphal Free Press

IMPHAL, Jul 30: At least two suspected PREPAK(VC) cadres who were allegedly behind the recruitment of children into the outfit were killed in follow up action after a child kidnapper was apprehended from Langthabal Kunja today in a operation conducted by the Imphal west police commandos jointly with the troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry, police said.

Two suspected PREPAK cadres were killed today in a shootout with a combined force of Imphal west police commandos and troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry at Laphupat Tera part-II this afternoon at 12.45 pm.

The two were killed during a follow up action of the combined force following arrest of a 19-year old person named Akham Bobby Singh, son of Noren of Mayang Imphal Thana Wangkhei Leikai, a "child recruiter-cum-abductor" of PREPAK(VC) from Langthabal Kunja area, Imphal west SP Kailun said in a statement today.

Bobby was arrested today at around 9.30 am by personnel of the Imphal west police commandos after receiving specific intelligence input.

During interrogation, the statement said, it was revealed that Bobby had abducted and recruited two boys from his village named 12-year old Wangkhemmayum Sohodev, son of Noren and 13-year old Kshetrimayum Suresh, son of Achou of Mayang Imphal Thana Leikai.

Police further revealed that on July 18, Bobby had abducted the children under the command of one Chongtham Jiban Singh, 25, of Mayang Imphal Thana Maning Leikai currently residing at Laphupat Tera and belonging to the PREPAK(VC).

Following the disclosure by Bobby that the two children were taken hostage by Jiban at a place in Laphupat Tera part-II, a combined team of Imphal west police commandos and troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry rushed to the spot.

When the team reached the area some unknown persons armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades attacked the approaching securitymen to which they retaliated.

After around 10 minutes of exchange of fire between the two sides around 10 to 12 armed people made good their escape towards the Khoidum Pat taking advantage of the rains and bushes in the area, the SP said.

In further search operation after the encounter, two dead bodies were found lying at the spot and a 9 mm pistol with magazine loaded with three live ammunition was recovered along with a Chinese hand grenade.

A passport size photograph of the disappeared child Sohodev who police believe is being held in PREPAK(VC) captivity was found from one of the slain men, the statement claimed.

According to the lead provided by the alleged child kidnapper Bobby who is in police custody, the SP said in his statement suggested that the two slain men were members of PREPAK(VC) who were among the persons responsible for the recent abduction of minor children for recruitment as child soldiers.
UNLF belittles surrender By Our Staff Reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Jul 30: Reacting to the surrender of 8 reported UG cadres in front of IG AR (S) AK Choudhury yesterday, the proscribed UNLF has belittled the event saying that it was the second episode of the surrender drama enacted earlier by Assam Rifles after luring youths with jobs.
A press release issued by the outfit’s senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba alleged that pvt Korunganba alias Sathik s/o L Ibothem/K Ibothem Singh who reportedly surrendered as a UNLF cadre was not its cadre.
The name Korunganba alias Sathik which appears to be a Muslim name as well as a Meitei one partially only revealed that it is a fictitious one.
Clarifying that there was no one by this in the register of the UNLF/MPA nor any deserter in the last 4/5 months, the outfit alleged that all those surrenderees might be fictitious as their addresses and service numbers were not provided. Such alleged cheap propaganda would not be able to harm the UNLF, it stated.
On the other hand, the outfit said that KCP (MC)’s Chongtham Romesh alias Rome alias Nonglemba s/o Ch Irabanta of Yairipok Bishnunaha shot dead by Thoubal district police commandos at Yairipok Kekru on the road to Yairipok Kwarok was earlier a cadre of the UNLF/MPA.
However, on his request to retire from the party citing several personal and family problems, he was formally discharged from the party three years back. Hence, the UNLF/MPA would consider giving harsh punishment to its retired cadres in case they are found involved in anti-social activities in collusion with armed gangs, conveyed Yoiheiba.





Manipur Govt to mediate in Centre-Kuki talks Sentinel
Imphal, July 30: The Manipur Government has decided to mediate in talks between the Centre and Kuki insurgent groups operating in the state.
Official sources said the Union Home Ministry had been discussing the issue with the state government for the past one year and finally decided to hold talks with the Kuki militants and also agreed on Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the ultras.
Headed by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, a Cabinet meeting was held yesterday to discuss the issue, apart from chalking out the ground rules for the proposed talks, the sources said. (UNI)



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