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NSCN factions deny killing OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph

Kohima, Aug. 22: Both factions of the NSCN have denied their involvement in the killing of gaonbura (headman) P.P. Zeliang on August 20.
The NSCN factions have washed their hands of the killing and instead, condemned it.
“Any killing among the Nagas is unfortunate as it reflects the deteriorating standards of Naga society,” the information and publicity wing of the NSCN (I-M) said in a statement today.
“In the face of this anxious moment, the cold-blooded killing of P.P. Zeliang, gaonbura of Railway Bazaar, has come as a shock.
“This is an incident that necessitates strongest condemnation by all who value the deeper meaning of peace and the effort that goes towards building a peaceful atmosphere in the backdrop of our Indo-Naga political talks entering a critical stage,” the statement said.
The outfit condemned the killing and expressed its sympathy to the bereaved family members.
The NSCN (K), too, termed the killing of Zeliang as “barbaric”.
“At this juncture when Nagas are exploring all possible options for reconciliation and unity, killing of any community leader is utterly wrong,” the outfit said.
The gaonbura of West Yard Colony was gunned down on Wednesday.

State Police plea to factions on threats
DIMAPUR, AUG 22 (NPN):

Article published on 8/23/2008 12:49:41 AM IST
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Against the backdrop of prevailing ground realities in Nagaland, the State Police Department has appealed to all members of the Public and NGOs to refrain from any act, which might be construed as provocative, as well all the underground factions to desist from threatening any particular leader or official.
The State Police in a press release issued by DIG (Hqr) & PRO, LL Doungel said the police department, civil administration and security forces, being the custodian of law and public order, duly acknowledged that it was their sworn and bounden duty to safeguard the lives and property of all citizens and that the three agencies would not leave the citizens at the mercy of unlawful elements.
“The Police Department reassure and affirm that we will in no way abdicate our sworn duty and shall do everything to defend and safeguard all citizens of the State,” the release said.
Highlighting on the present ground realities, State Police said all citizens were aware that ceasefire agreement was signed between the NSCNs and Government of India on their own volition and that all signatories had undertaken to respect and abided by the ceasefire ground rules (CFGR).
Police also said the provision of the CFGR was very categorical and clear, with the onus of implementation of CFGR thrust on the army, paramilitary forces, police as well as underground factions.
It also pointed out that under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, the underground factions would remain in their respective designated camps and not move around in populated areas in uniform and with arms, or resort to threat and intimidation.
But contrary to the mutually agreed provisions of the CFGR, Police said the Ground Rules were being violated repeatedly and the lives of citizens, especially innocent civilians, put at risk and public peace disturbed.
“Not only that, in course of enforcement of the Cease-Fire agreement by officials of the State, the underground factions have intimidated and threatened the lives of political leaders, officials of the civil administration as well as police officers,” Police said.
The State police reminded that such leaders and official functionaries were entrusted by the State to safeguard the lives and property of citizens, and therefore, acting on the legitimate authority of the State and only enforcing what had been mutually agreed upon under the ceasefire agreement.
“Therefore, any contentious issues should have been referred to the Monitoring Board/Monitoring Cell, during their periodic meetings, where it should have been sorted out without having to vitiate the atmosphere by issuing threats and intimidations as that will not resolve anything,” State Police added.
Urging factions to desist from issuing threats to leaders or officials who were duty bound to act in the best interest of the State, the State Police further appealed the underground factions to honour and abide by the CFGR in “letter and spirit.”




Nagaland Cabinet to discuss ONGC Oil hitch morungexpress
Dimapur, August 20 (MExN): The Nagaland Cabinet is expected to meet at sooner time to converse on recent matters of urgency pertinent to the oil exploration and production activities in the Champang petroleum oil belt. Observers in the state government have also pointed to the near possibility of oil-related issues – specific to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and its Canadian partner Canoro Resources Private Limited – being broached in the oncoming Second Session of the eleventh Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The second session is scheduled for September 9.
The more than a decade-old Champang oil dilemma continues to be a source of attraction for a good number of tuft-and-tussle, controversy, lobbying and politicking over the years, not to mention of the many stakeholders in the entire Champang oil gamut.
One of the most recent developments in the already-embattled oil issue is the August 5 notice issued by the “NSCN/GPRN” faction directing the Canadian oil giant to halt all oil-related activities in the Champang oil belt by August 20. Canoro Resources Pvt. Ltd. is the exploration-partner of the ONGC which came into an agreement last year with the latter to serve as the oil-exploration pilot.
Parliamentary Secretary for Geology & Mining Yanthungo Patton, informed to have a Cabinet sitting to be scheduled sooner as Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio – said to be out of station – returns. The cabinet has yet to hold any official deliberations on the Champang oil imbroglio, the parliamentary secretary said Tuesday. Nonetheless, considering a number of ‘urgent matters’ that have come to prove a hitch to oil production activities, as well as the recent notice issued by the faction, the Cabinet is expected to have a sitting sooner.
The cabinet sitting, according to Patton, is expected by this month. Curiously, the state government maintains to be unaware of the “NSCN/GPRN” notice issued last week. When contacted, Minister for Urban Planning Dr. Shurhozelie said to have been ‘not in touch with current affairs’ since “I was busy with departmental works”.
Also, State Commissioner & Secretary for Geology & Mining HK Khulu said to have been met with a number of ‘setbacks’ vis-à-vis oil explorations in Nagaland. He referred to the protracted claims and counter claims between sections of Champang landowners, which last year witnessed a full-fledged Media war. Queried if at all the state government has come into communication with the “NSCN/GPRN”, Commissioner Khulu said there has been no ‘official communication’ as yet. However, meeting with the people and areas in concern are forthcoming.
Notwithstanding the reluctance of the Nagaland government to comment on the ‘share’ it would be receiving from oil-related business, Canoro President & CEO Les Kondratoff had last year in an interview mentioned “about 100 million dollars” for the government. An approximate 100-115 million in dollars would be received as royalty for a 2-3 year explorations, a calculation reported in this daily had shown.
The stakes are high with too many a stakeholder in the oil exploration and production issue; in connotation to this, CEO Les Kondratoff had actually remarked that “Nagaland is a democracy on steroids”. He was referring to a substantial number of issues that remained imperative to be settled with owners of crude oil-bearing lands in Champang, contentions of the Lotha community’s civil society led by the Lotha Hoho and Lotha Students Union, the state government, the NSCN factions and likened issues such as oil royalty, production transactions and employment concessions.
INDEPENDENT IS A DIVINE PROPERTY Imti John Morung
Self reverence, Self knowledge, Self control, Self help leads to Freedom and Independent. Freedom or Independent is one of the most sanctified virtues of God that is given to men on earth for cultivation in different disciplines. God has not given us the priority to earthly possession but he wanted us to depart from the ruined personalities and slavery from the bondage of cruel entanglement of Social evils.
Independent is a divine property. It is for men who can be able to think freely. One should not be understood by sectarian religion or in the name of God for fulfillment of freedom through violent actions. Violent is demonic policy. A sensible man or Society would never allow to dominate by evil. Thoughts and actions.
The other countries fought for Independent to achieve equality, fraternity, peace and prosperity. No history reflect similarities to our Naga Sovereignty slogan as to what Nagas treat independent so lightly in petty fights living in the so called Indian given designated camps under the artificial "ceasefire agreements" along with so called "Ground rules".
Listen! My dear fellow men and women of the Naga soil: India never tempted to use sectarian religion as political weapon for Independent in the name of Shiva or Ram. Martin Luther never tempted "Cross" emblem in Christ's name for Germany or Europe. We could learn a good lesson that the world was not fool to exploit divine name for worldly possessions since God has already given Peace, Love, Freedom and Prosperity from the time of Eden garden to man. Every individual must feel as a guardian of this Universe.
It is only us to understand the mysteries of God to lead us by pulling our mental and spiritual inspirations for betterment of human civilization without exploiting fellow men's labours on this great universe. It is very sad consequence and contrast affairs to Naga Freedom Slogan living under India’s mercy and fighting amongst our brothers without humanity is the greatest wastage of men's productivity. Society's corruption in the name of Independent is wrongly guided by the Naga leaders. This is absolutely a self-creation of social evils having ambitious dreams and illusions. How can the true patriots allow to upperhand and dictate the Naga freedom by terrorist activities? Nagas can't bring comprehensive peace and prosperity in such complicated organized business which sabotage Naga cychies by terrorism policy.
My dear fellow Nagas, let us be each good patriot. A good patriot is one who is devoted to his country and one who has equipped with wisdom and knowledge bearing unselfish talents to contribute for larger benefited or acts as saviours by his cultivated talents. In India, Mahatma Gandhi has fulfilled the mission of responsibilities being a good patriot.
It is very unfortunate to say today, that Nagas misunderstood the real meaning of Independent Freedom. To be a leader, one should be a good patriot. A good patriot do not create corruption nor brings confusions or conspiracies. Patriot should be good thinker and capable of doing humanitarian understanding and denounce violent actions. One should not be ill-minded or frustrated to lead a society, since out of weakness or frustrations nothing can be achieved or contributed to the society. Naga leaders supersede the intellectual and social one and they know only money and power, otherwise Nagas would have never been fallen into such a shattered conditions.
Now, the only option for a radiant Nagaland lies with the fresh youths of Nagaland: whom do you wait for bringing the de-shaped Nagaland into proper shape of Nagaland? Whom do you wait for transformation of our society today?
Youth should cultivate humbleness and hard working which is one of the highest virtues of Christ that you have to bear, otherwise you cannot achieve anything in life and also you can't be able to see the world and will never achieve our aspiration.
Every youth must get on by the use and management of the mental faculties which God has given to all mankind. Non-spiritual and non-intellectual youths will always take wrong direction and lead lives with wrong notions which is greatly violence and unproductive for humanity. "To go back is going back to hell; To stand here is death; To go ahead is danger". But remember; when a heart and life is pure there is an invincibility and increase of unfailing faith for reaching the goal. We can shatter the dangers that are lying ahead through the power of oneness, dedication, devotion and whole-hearted determination.
Youth, indeed is tremendously productive, mentally and physically, and by proper guidance, he or she can perform miracle for the upliftment of a people of a nation. Our elders could make our land a land of Promises, Corruption, Killings, Collections. They have even made / churches into commercial institutions in our God-chosen land today.
But in spite of these failures of our elders, let us uphold the tasks of reformation/ transformation as a responsible youth. Let us cultivate both the Spiritual and intellectual talents for bringing the fulfillment of the Promises and challenges of our elders.
Wb. Imti John, Director,
Youth Life Moulding Centre
President, (Dimapur District)
All India Gandhian Workers Society
Nagaland Branch.

PEACETALK: Mindanao is not alone Kristian Herbolzheimer Minda News Kristian Herbolzheimer


DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/20 August) -- All conflicts and peace processes are different. But in a frame of globalization they do not escape from mirroring themselves with other experiences around the world. Militant groups from both sides of the divide in Northern Ireland learned a lot from the negotiations in South Africa. Then, again, Northern Ireland became a source of inspiration for other peace processes like the one in the Basque Country (Spain). Not surprisingly, the current draft Memorandum of Agreement between the GRP and the MILF also draws from different cases. Actually, about half of the current armed conflicts are related to struggles for independence. Outcomes have been mixed. Timor Leste and Kosovo have gained complete independence. The breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia achieved a de facto independence from Georgia, mainly thanks to the support of Russia. On the other hand, rebels in Chechnya or the fighters for a Sikh homeland in India were defeated, and the nonviolent freedom-struggle in Tibet has been crushed by the Chinese State.
But in a frame of peace negotiations the most common outcome is some kind of autonomy. To be sure, there is not a single formula for how to shape an autonomous region. Wales has a low degree of autonomy but can nevertheless play in international sports competitions. On the other hand, the Ethiopian constitution grants the right to independence to the different states that compose its federation, but central government is nevertheless mercilessly combating secessionists in the state of Oromia. The control over natural resources has become a key factor in conflicts. Thus, agreements tend to specify how revenues may be shared, like the case of Aceh. In terms of international representation, although Spain is not a federal country, Catalonia has recently been granted the right to open “embassies” and to participate in international fora and institutions.
I would like to draw attention upon one specific case with astonishing similarities to Mindanao, but very little known internationally: Nagaland, in the crossroads between northeastern India and southeastern Asia. Nagas were never under formal control of any colonial power and have thus always opposed their inclusion in India. The Indian State has approached the conflict with different strategies over time. It has tried all-out war after violence erupted in 1956, it has conducted several rounds of peace talks, and it has poured in millions to foster economic development and apace political discontent.
In 1963 India created a Naga state with a big deal of self-government, granting the prevalence of customary law. As a consequence, some armed factions lay down arms and entered mainstream politics; but others continued their armed struggle, claiming a greater Naga homeland extending over adjacent states and even into neighboring Burma. Encompassing some 60 different tribes, factionalism and feuding among different rebel factions are frequent.
After more than 50 years of fighting even the Indian armed forces admit that the best solution is a peace agreement. The main parties have respected a ceasefire for the last ten years, and peace talks are conducted in secrecy. Despite the asymmetric relations between the huge Indian state and the tiny Naga rebels, India has granted rebels a political status that allows for discussion under quasi egalitarian conditions.
Similarities between Mindanao and Nagaland are striking. There is nevertheless one major difference: the rebels are not Muslims, but Christians. As in Mindanao, it is not a religious conflict. But again as in Mindanao, religion nevertheless does play an important role. Actually, to overcome cultural prejudices and to widen narrow mindsets often becomes the major challenge in settling identity-based conflicts. [MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. PeaceTalk is open to anyone who wants to share his/her thought on peace in Mindanao.KristianHerbolzheimer of Sweden has been working for seven years as Deputy Director for the Program on Peace Processes at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain (www.escolapau.org). He is currently based in Davao City, working as a volunteer research fellow for the Inititatives for International Development].
Sequence of events as in Know Rev. L Suohei Mhasi
1. The Naga National Council was the Naga political Institution through which the divided Naga had been awaken and brought together in the same stream of National Movement. So it will be very ungrateful on the part of every Naga if the role played by the NNC for the Nagas is unaware of. NNC had formed the Federal Government of Nagaland in 1956 and the Nagas were in solidarity under the umbrella of FGN since 1964. There was the first Naga political talk with the Government of India beginning from 1964 and after a series of talk it came to a fiasco.
2. When the talk had failed and the ceasefire was unilaterally abrogated by the GOI, Security Forces were deployed in Nagaland for combing operation under the pretext of being in aid of Civil Administration of the State Government. It resulted in untold cruel treatment meted out to the people. Villages were grouped together which caused unspeakable losses of lives, sufferings and miseries to the villagers. Curfews were imposed in the villages and towns very now and then, underground men were almost uprooted, Jails in Nagaland were overflowed with prisoners and prisoners were sent to Assam, Meghalaya and West Bengal. Killing, beating, kicking, electric shock, beating by hanging upside down and raping and the like were perpetuated on the people. God protected me when cruel fingers were dashed against my kidney by a boy. If the experiences are to be written, a big volume of book can be written. Why I said these? I need to say these to make the youngsters aware of the consequences of the failure of the last talk.
3. Repose of life was sought by the Church and through the Peace Council the so called Shillong Accord was signed between the Government of India and the Representatives of NNC/FGN. But they cannot be blamed because they could not withstand the odd Indian Army through the Constitution on India was accepted in the accord.
4. The Naga National Council and the Federal Government of Nagaland had been betrayed by some Satanic brained ones from among the workers. Had the leaders of NNC and FGN been in the right mindset they would have regretted for the inescapable humiliation they came across when the accord was signed and they should have encouraged the fellow workers who were in the remote Eastern region and treated them as survivors of Shillong Accord who can be instrumental in doing any thing good for the Naga people in such a situation. But NNC/FGN had sent Federal troops to the border led by one of the signatories and attacked their fellow workers, killed many people and compelled Isak and Muivah to resign from NNC. This was said to be the cause of formation of a new organisation known as National Socialist Council of Nagaland.
5. The NSCN was formed in 1980 but was split into NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (K) in 1988. Both of them had ceasefire agreement with the Government of India and the two Socialist Groups have earned the terminology “Fratricidal War” in Nagaland. NSCN (I-M) have high intellectual and capable leaders and their cadres are better trained and more disciplined. Their practices were borrowed practices from the East because some of their leaders were not hesitant to say, “We are constructing the Naga National road; any thing that obstructs the road will be removed.” A political talk between the Government of India and the NSCN (I-M) has been going on for a decade. It is being led by a faction but the cause is the Nada National cause. So every Naga should see that the talk is supported to be successful because the fallout of the failure will be repetition of the past history.
6. If sovereignty is out of question to the statement of the GoI, any sort of settlement should be made with the blessing of the Naga masses which will pave the way for a peaceful settlement whatsoever it may be. Unity after settlement means unity by means of force which will be repetition of the past history as stated above. By all means any thing which will reflect shadow on the people should be avoided.
7. Integration is in the process only. So we should remember that love is the only force of cohesion but let alone killing, even harsh words is the force of separation.
8. Peace is no problem if Christ is accepted to rule the heart. So the way of peace is turning to Christ. For a long time many of the people have turned to the devil but now turn to Christ and create a peaceful Chapter of Life.

There is no question of lowering the height of some ones; humiliating, ignoring and isolating some ones but to recognize the personality of all and the genuine services of all irrespective of organisation and of past and present standing of every one of the people. Let the old things be gone and a new chapter be created in the name of Christ so that some Nagas are no longer being underground from other Nagas but all live and work together happily.
The way Christ and that of mankind are quit upside down. “Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted,” (Matt. 23:12) Mankind exalts himself to be exalted but Christ exalts those who humble themselves but those who exalt themselves are abased. So humble yourself to be exalted by Christ. Deter from the path of blood shed. There is nothing higher, greater and stronger than humbleness before God and before one another. We want to see that all of the Nagas love one another as brothers and sisters and as true witness of Christ. For the sake of Christ’s name these have been said. For the sake of Christ we speak, we give, we write and we expect everybody to respond to the call for peace for the sake of Christ.
Rev. L Suohei Mhasi Kohima
Vision of a ‘political and developmental Missionary’ morungexpress
Dimapur, August 19 (MExN): “When I decided to join politics, I dreamt of becoming a political and developmental missionary. I wanted to eradicate poverty, corruption and disunity from our society.
Discipleship Bible College observes 27th Foundation Day
I also wanted to end clanism and tribalism and pave way for growth and development. And now, I request each one of you to pray for me to realise that dream,” C L John, Chairman Marcofed and DPDB Mon, stated while addressing the students of Discipleship Bible College on its 27th Foundation Day celebration held today. He expressed disagreement with the saying that ‘politics and religion should not be blended’ and said, “It is the Church that educates people spiritually and development can take place in a society with good hearts.” The Chairman also stated that in fulfilment of his commitment “to be a political and developmental missionary,” he has “already proposed to build a community rest house for all the churches of every village in his constituency.”
Students of Discipleship Bible College display traditional wear in a cultural show during their college’s 27th Foundation Day celebrations. (Left) A couple displaying the Yimchunger finery; (Right) Students show off ethnicwear worn by the Changs. (Morung Photos)
While citing his own example, he encouraged the students to study hard and make themselves ready as not all of them would end up in church ministry. Lastly, he exhorted the students to do whatever they were being taught to do in the College and be good disciples. “If you want to be His disciple, you have to take up your cross and follow Him,” he added.
Rev Dr. Nuklu Longkumer, Principal DPC, in his speech highlighted that more than 700 students have graduated from the college who are mostly serving in the cross-cultural and far-flung areas. He also observed that the 27th College Foundation Day programme was one of the best for the DPC family. Er. Opang Longchari, DPC Board Chairman, thanked C L John for gracing the occasion as the chief guest, Rev Dr. Nuklu for his able leadership, the college faculty for their cooperation, and the students community for their “effort in making the occasion meaningful.”
Other highlights of the programme included ethnic cultural display of all tribes from Eastern Nagaland, a legend depicting true love presented by the students from the Ao community, while the Tenyimi and Sumi community presented folk songs and a special number by the College choir. The programme was attended by church elders and members of the IEF. The chief guest contributed Rs.50,000 towards the college development and Rs.1000 each to all the participating groups.
DPC offers degrees in Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology. It is one of the oldest theological colleges in Nagaland and is recognised by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, approved by the Higher Education and affiliated to the Asian Theological Association (ATA).

Bodo Sabha appeals for peace, harmony CORRESPONDENT Assam Tribune
KOKRAJHAR, Aug 22 – Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), the premier socio-literary national organisation of the Bodos, has condemned the recent attack and violence in BTAD area in the name of detection of Bangladeshis, more particularly in Udalguri district of BTAD.

Talking to mediapersons here on Monday, Dr. Kameswar Brahma, president and KK Mushahary, seceretary of BSS expressed deep concern over reckless harassment of Muslims of Indian origin in the name of detection of illegal migrants.

The duo expressed shock over violence in various places of BTAD area compelling many people from Bodo and Muslim communities to take shelter in several relief camps.

The BSS also made it clear that the incidents that started at Rowta on August 14 injuring some people during a bandh call followed by killing of a Muslim couple in Chirang district on August 16 was followed by setting ablaze around 40 houses of minorities and injuring around 6 people are all directed to create communal violence in BTAD, which are actually acts of miscreants for vested interest, they mentioned.

The BSS also appealed to the Government and civil society to join hands for maintaining peace in the BTAD area adding that the CWC of BSS had decided to send a delegation to the affected areas.
Hagrama meets victims of suspected NDFB militants
From our Correspondent
GOSSAIGAON, Aug 22: Hagrama Mohilary, the chief of the Bodoland Territorial Council, Kokrajhar visited the victims’ families of No 2 Matiapara village under Gossaigaon police station yesterday, following an incident in which one Abdus Samad (25) sustained two bullet injuries and the other Kulchum Bewa (50) who was stabbed down seriously by a group of suspected NDFB militants on August 20. The chief of the BTC visited the victims’ families and took stock of the situation.
In his visit, Mohilary held a meeting with the intellectuals and people of the surrounding villages. He urged upon all to maintain peace and harmony among them and co-operate with the administration in restoring the peace. Condemning the attack, Mohilary declared ex-gracia for the victims. The BTC chief alleging both Rabiram Narzary and UG Brahma said that the ongoing killings were designed by them and which was being implemented through NDFB. The BTC chief also advised the people to form peace committee with members from cross section to maintain peace and tranquility.
Meanwhile, the Kokrajhar District Committee of All Minority Students’ Union submitted a memorandum to the BTC Chief demanding the immediate identification of the culprits involved in the incident; deployment of adequate security personnel in the vulnerable areas; sanctioning of an amount of Rs 3 lakh as ex-gratia to the victims...
Truce with Kuki groups SoO signed, enforced Our Staff Reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Aug 22 : After a series of turns and negotiations and brain storming sessions, the ground rules for the Suspension of Operations between the Government and Kuki armed groups, represented by the KNO and UPF were signed today.
While the KNO represents 11 groups, the UPF represents eight outfits.
From the side of the Centre, Joint Secretary in the Union Home Ministry in charge of North East, Navin Verma appended his signature to the agreement while the State Government was represented by Principal Secretary (Home) DS Poonia.
Eight members each from the KNO and the UPF also signed the agreement.
The signatories from the side of the KNO are its vice president Lanminthang Vaiphei, defence secretary TS Haokip, cabinet member TS German Kuki and another member Joshua Kuki while the signatories from the UPF include its general secretary ST Thangboi Kipgen, members Calvin H, TL Jacob Thadou and David Hangshing.
Talking to The Sangai Express an official source said that the Director in the Home Ministry AK Goyal and State IGP (Intelligence) LM Khaute were also present at the meeting today.
With the signing of the ground rules, the SoO has come into force, said the source and added that it will be for one year. The agreement can be extended if there is mutual agreement and understanding, added the source.
The UPF had initially expressed its reservations over some points contained in the ground rules of the SoO, said the source and added that they eventually relented and signed the agreement after their doubts were clarified during the meeting.
Though no time frame has been set on when to start the peace talk, a Joint Monitoring Group headed by the State Principal Secretary (Home) DS Poonia has been formed. One representative each from the KNO and UPF are also in the Monitoring Group.
Another meeting will be held to fix the date and place for the peace talk to start, informed the source further.
Some of the significant points of the ground rules include, issuing Identity cards to all the cadres of the two groups by the Government, payment of Rs 2000 to each cadre monthly for maintenance as well as identifying and building the designated camps.
The cadres will not be allowed to move out of the designated camps with arms and all designated camps will be located a good distance from the National Highways as well as international boundaries.
The outfits have been told to strictly adhere to the ground rules laid down.
When the talk starts it will be under the ambit of the Constitution of India, said the source and added that the territorial integrity of the State would not be compromised on account of the peace process.
In case cadres want to move out from their designated camps, then prior information should be given either to the State or Central forces for security.
Human rights under Indian Constitution and AFSPA in NE By Jagat Konthoujam Sangai Express
Thus, the illegal acts committed by the armed forces and State police indeed, produce a psychological effect in the development of thought process, particularly to the young people to take revenge against the security forces for killing, torturing, illegal detentions, raping, molestation, disappearances and extortions of their brothers, sisters, parents and relatives. It is therefore, not the proper theory to solve the insurgency problems in the North-East Region because it is a political problem, it does require political solution. The imposition of these particular draconian laws was against the wishes of the common people of the North-east region. Since the day till today, the violation of human rights is going on as a daily routine and becomes a never ending story.
This Act in the North-East has continued for last 5 (five) decades, but it has failed to solve the problem for which it was enacted, instead the number of insurgency groups are increasing and happening chains of killing of innocent people, rapes, disappearances, extortions or other forms of human rights violations by the armed forces and police commandos. The negative impacts of the Act have been overwhelming.
As mentioned above, “To think that only a draconian law can protect the integrity and survival of legal order is to betray lack of faith in the rule of law.
Today, there have been several efforts at various levels to resist the violation of human rights. Several human rights protection groups have documented hundreds of cases of disappearances, killings, tortures, molestations, rapes and destructions at the hands of armed forces/military and police authorities.
It is equally the duty of the Union and the States to not only respect the fundamental rights conferred upon the citizens of India by Part III and other provisions of the Constitution; they are also under an obligation to ensure the conditions wherein the citizen can enjoy and avail of the fundamental and other rights available to the citizens.
It is also pertinent to highlight that the judiciary by virtue of the power vested in it under the Constitution of India is the protection of the life and liberties of the citizens. So, the judiciary is a zealous guardian of the human rights. However, surprisingly the judiciary which is the guardian of the Constitution remains as a silent spectator.
Now, we have to endeavour to restore the peace and democracy and not the present rule of gun which has been permanently sustaining since 1950s. The fact that TADA and TOTA had been repealed, why not AFSPA, is the question of the people of the North-East region.
The black laws should immediately be revoked and human rights should be protected.



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