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Nagas called to be ‘rebels with a right cause’ morungexpress

rebels with a right cause
Youths of Kyong Baptist Church, Dimapur, and other participants at the ‘Restore Nagaland for Christ’ crusade at Chumukedima on February 5. The Youth Pastor (centre) and young members of City Faith Church lead the praise and worship.(Morung Photos)
Dimapur, February 5 (MExN): Reverend Dr. Wati Aier today called upon Nagas to “be rebels with a right cause.” Speaking at the ongoing ‘Restore Nagaland for Christ’ crusade programme which was held at Chumukedima, Dr. Aier said it is time for Nagas to be radicals of change and fight for what is right. The Reverend also said there is need to “fast and pray”, but there is also the need to have a strong conviction to restore Nagaland for Christ by fighting what is evil and bad. “According to the Bible we are supposed to work and act,” he reminded.
Dwelling on the need to transform self before restoring his land, Dr. Aier said the change has to come from within and to seek forgiveness from God. He said “Until we are willing to bow down before God and confess our sins we cannot achieve to restore our land.” Terming the crusade as a “Holy War” he said most religions teach about searching God but he explained that the flesh and wisdom cannot find God. “The Bible tells us that Christ will come in search of us.” Also taking on the secular world where everybody wants the best, he exhorted the crowd saying, “God is looking for the best to carry out his works.”
Earlier, Pastor Satovi Swu, a member organizer of the crusade had lamented the poor turnout for the programme but was later pacified by Dr. Aier who said that God’s words would not go in vain. “People may think we are a bunch of fools gathered here…but God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.” He further encouraged the organizers to continue their good works and said it will take only twelve people like Jesus’ disciples to restore Nagaland.”
The crusade which entered its third day today, is an attempt to restore Nagaland and for its people to recommit to God. The youth team of City Faith Church, Dimapur, led the praise and worship. A special song was also presented by the youths of Kyong Baptist Church, Dimapur.
AR - NSCN (IM) Stand Off- Siroi (Manipur) - a commentary By: RS Jassal Sangai Express Background:
INTELLIGIBLE & knowledgeable sources indicate that no designated camp was worked out during 1997 for Ukhrul district of Manipur and not even as a ‘camp taken note of ’ consequent to 2001 explosive situation created by ‘CF’ extended to all Naga inhabited areas. Bunning, Oklong and Phungchong are known camps as ‘taken note of’, Phungyar experience to shift to Siroi area was fallout of various factors specially affected by SFs operation FLUSH OUT in the valley from 2004-2006 & other unexpected socio-economic factors.. Movements in uniform with arms in areas not to be negotiated as dictated by CF agreement ground rules do exist. But frequent moves otherwise & even detention of important UG leaders with nine to eleven weapons as on IT road (Manipur) a few years back and intervention of GOI to release them with instructions to hand over weapons to CFMG at Mao gate are well exposed by media, which still goes unexplained. Analysts remain at a loss to assess the nature & spirit of CF agreement. The details of 15 days impasse appearing in media with different versions were projected in media like a private affair between AR authorities & the NSCN (IM) without taking aforesaid and the gravity of issue into account. Otherwise how do we account for appearing of UGs of both factions of NSCN in large numbers in uniform with weapons at Ghaspani, Phek, Zhuneboto & incidents of Dimapur in past and recent past even after enforcement of CF Agreement are still fresh in the minds of people who are having common constituencies of faith , hope & stakes in both the groups
MY VISIT as a curious observer having background knowledge of both i.e., the job of SFs as well the aspirations of (IM) group, study of unvisioned hold ups of visionaries who drafted CF ground rules without realising at that time that everything was ultimately going to hinge around point 13 of famous 16 Point Agreement (1961). I have following to put it on record. I VISITED Siroi with some senior citizens from Imphal on 22 Jan. Aim was to meet the spirit of a universal proverb ‘for knowing, physical verification is always better than knowing by hearing’. Media team had just left Siroi after visit when I reached there. No one of us was allowed entry into camp held by UGs. But by virtue of having retired from the AR and my interest in the issue since I am a known free-lance journalist and a keen social worker who is working for peace in Manipur & Nagaland both without any personal interest, so I had edge in my favour to interact with locals and the officers at the Assam Rifles other than inmates of the camp.
Impressions :
MEDIA HAD REFLECTED: there was very big camps with almost very large number of UGs say 200 holed inside… The Assam Rifles was deployed around the camp with 800 troops. Supplies cut off and water supply disconnected. When I was about to pick up another elderly man ( a Tangkhul) from Imphal , he turned down my request politely whispering that situation was most explosive and he named some very senior UG leaders like Wungm Atem & others that they were present at Ukhrul & dissuaded me also from venturing out. As it was on, I got a message from Ukhrul from another civil dignitary to wait for our next step since firing had just then taken place at Siroi & some casualties were also reported. I decided it was important more so & I with another gentleman proceeded & on reaching near Finch corner we were told by another very senior officer of the Govt of Manipur returning from Ukhrul that CO 17 AR & SI Hopson with three to four constables were camping at site, so we decided to proceed to Siroi straight without picking up other two senior retired and elderly dignitaries from Ukhrul, who were supposed to join our team.
Report :
ON REACHING: we heard about 18-20 persons of UG’s were in the camp and we could see one-two UG in full uniform strolling, may be on duty. Local Meira Paibis in Tangkhul terminology (Shinaolong) on ‘round the clock’ vigil sit in to pray for early & amicable solution & AR troops picketing outside with barbed wire spread around the camp. Though reported otherwise as learnt through media but it appeared eats & water were allowed by AR authorities sometimes on request by village headman & other authorities (as told to me) and mostly as a goodwill gesture & situation appeared to me quite friendly devoid of confrontation; other than that villagers were under tension. There was no firing at all of any sort. I also left the place with request to all specially to AR CO to exercise maximum restraint & deal with the situation with utmost compassion & to village leaders to exercise full patience & that nothing should be allowed to ride on whims & misapprehensions as the issue involved was ‘of principles’ involving national interest, understanding dynamics of the whole issue and look for answer based on logics as it was not a dispute of a private affair. Knowing fully well the good reputation and maturity of Col Dharmesh, his concern for the locals & expert handling of the situation by senior officers of the Force i.e., Brig P S Mander Commander 10 Sector & Maj Gen Ashok Choudhary IGAR (South), and reflections of ground realities I was relieved that there will be no trigger slipping, I returned satisfied.
See Media Reflections:
(a) Local media, “AR evicts UGs and gives safe passage’. How many they were, which transport they availed, where they had gone, all left to anxious readers to their imagination.
(b) Nagaland Media – Centre directed ‘both hostile parties to withdraw’ and more you read more you desire to know what has actually happened. How come AR has become as hostile force for GOI and for that matter UG also who are on Ceasefire agreement with the Government.
(c) CFMG has been asked by GOI to ‘work out designated camp for Siroi’ & so on, all disconnects but really newsiness for media to print.
(d) A vocal NSCN (IM) leader ‘There is no third option. It is only peace or war’. “We will go wherever we desire, we will vacate but AR must withdraw first’ & many such utterances to that effect.
It is also mind bobbling if three camps in Manipur were ‘taken note of’, then why important district in Manipur which is considered to be the cradle point of Nagalim was not included. Given the circumstances leading to this blown off crisis & incident of detention & disarming of an officer & five ORS of AR on 8 Jan on Nagaland – Manipur border had just preceded this flush out operation launched by AR which had added to a chain of suspicions for NSCN (IM) interpretation to the claim of the Assam Rifles authorities which was otherwise though legally and formally correct. And none of the agitating civil society organisations have ever once touched upon for correct interpretation of ground rules for CF agreement and till today majority of the people of Nagaland & Manipur are not aware of the ground rules which is irony of the whole issue. My visit on 22nd Jan was to assess the situation which had confirmed both sides AR and NSCN boys remained in friendly positions.
In this particular issue where CFMG has no jurisdiction over the issue in actual light of law but ‘camps taken note of’ are related with CF agreement, it is important that reasonable & logical thinking be advanced to study the development to take correct reading. Due cognizance be given either to allot area for another ‘camp also taken note’ of in Ukhrul District or close the other three too which under ‘Nelson eye’ is like belling the cat but who will do it? In fine, there is no denying the fact that Ceasefire Agreement struck is to find out ways and means to maintain peace and clean the route of foliage of misconcepts to understanding & settle the issue with reciprocal trust. Siroi issue be taken as an example. Govt. need to make ground rules public. Civil societies need to suggest measures to ensure tranquillity and avoid one sided trekking. Mutuality in trust keeping be appreciated & major responsibilities lies on the civil societies to impress on UG leadership as to what type of peace they intend to seek. Not that I belong to Assam Rifles, but I can’t help to say that role played by them is laudable. Today I am part of civil society & as good as Naga/Manipuri and North Easterner as anyone else from NE. Ground rules say camp cannot be on National & State Highway, neither inside inhabited areas nor close to that. In this case none of the QR was visible. Over & above Government building meant for trekker for rest & refit to visit hill of national pride (Siroi) was converted into a camp. How was it acceptable to the people? No body touched this point. This small issue soluble on the very first day the Assam Rifles raised objections to under rules has been projected as a 15 days war is painful to swallow. Civil societies have to be very clear and ponder as to what type of atmosphere they want within this CF period. It is duty of all of us – the social activists, the civil societies to act as stepping stones to mould the mindsets of UGs for striking permanent peace than find any excuse to act as stumbling stones even in the normal functioning of a democratically elected Govt. It is time for the civil societies to act to bring a change – change to the positive as enough is enough. Nevertheless, I congratulate Govt. Of India that they have ended this episode in true spirit of commitment.
RICH IN RESOURCES The telegraph
Women in strife-torn regions, such as the Northeast, play a variety of extraordinary roles. That Manipur’s women are outstanding in employing their strength, independent thinking and pure physical courage in the interests of peace and normalcy was recently demonstrated again. In Siroy, Ukhrul, Assam Rifles personnel surrounded National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) cadre for days while women from nearby villages reportedly participated round the clock in a vigil in which they placed themselves between the troops and the cadre to prevent bloodshed. The siege is now over and both sides have gone their different ways, after acknowledging the role of the local women in keeping peace. It is part of the enormous pity of continuing violence that the human resources represented by the women of the region — good sense, firmness, intelligence, courage, constructive energy suited to a stable, healthy society and dynamic growth and development — should be going to waste. But given the unresolved state of affairs in the government’s peace talks with the NSCN (I-M), the factionalism among Naga groups, the tensions generated by the presence of Naga-dominated areas in Manipur, there does not seem to be any immediate way of putting such resources to use. So it is the basic step, the scaling down of violence, that the Union home minister focused on in his visit to Manipur and Nagaland.
The home minister, P. Chidambaram, placed greatest emphasis on stringent measures against militancy, including extortion for funding insurgent action and abduction. From the point of view of governance, this would be impeccable if it did not sound slightly puerile. The militants must get the message, he said, that violence does not pay. Yet Mr Chidambaram must be aware, just as the chief ministers of the two states he visited are too, that stringent police or military measures alone are not enough to bring peace. Without a political approach to the multi-layered issues in the region, both concession and stringency will be futile, and the ordinary residents of the region will remain vulnerable. Mr Chidambaram has also stressed the need to resolve the Naga problem within the Constitution, while reiterating the government’s intolerance of ceasefire violations. His firmness and determination may be heartening, but the way back to peace is still not clearly discernible.
Myanmar not to allow its soil to be used by NE insurgents
Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), February 5: Myanmar today pledged that it would not allow its territory to be used by northeastern insurgents to target India as the neighbouring countries signed two pacts in industry and education sectors injecting a substantive economic content to their relations.
India raised the security issue stemming from the insurgents taking shelter in Myanmar which shares border with northeastern states of Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland as visiting Vice President Hamid Ansari held talks with Gen Maung Aye, the number two in this country's ruling military junta, sources said.
At the delegation-level talks between the two sides, which followed a brief one-to-one meeting between Ansari and Gen Aye, the Myanmarese side acknowledged India's security concerns but conveyed that the insurgents would not be permitted to use its territory to target India, they said.
Myanmar's assurance assumed significance as India, which had kept the military junta at arms length for a long time after the 1988 crackdown on pro-democracy protests, changed track when it found its security interests in northeastern states were in jeopardy.
Since India began engaging the Myanmarese military junta, there has been cooperation between security forces of the two countries in flushing out the northeastern insurgents. (PTI)
Ceasefire Flaw or End Game? Along Longkumer

The hard earned Indo-Naga peace process now in its twelfth year has endured many ups and downs to the point of testing the limits of both sides on more than one occasion. But to the credit of both the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, the greater cause for a peaceful resolution of the Indo-Naga political problem has ensured that the peace process has survived the rough weather till today. However the recent stand-off between the Army of the NSCN and the Indian Armed Forces at Shiroi in Ukhrul district under Manipur State is by far one of the most serious of threats to the hard earned peace process. A quick and peaceful resolution of the current crisis is required in order to save the ceasefire and peace process from collapsing. While there has been finger pointing of who is to blame for the current impasse, it is extremely surprising to note that for two entity i.e. the Government of India and the NSCN, clarity of thought on major points and basic trust appears to be lacking. How else will one explain the fact that the two sides have been talking to each other for the last over ten years and yet ambiguity remains on some very important points in the ceasefire agreement? The other tragedy is that the standoff at Shiroi has entered into the end of the second week and despite being peace partners for the last twelve years, the two have not been able to mutually resolve the problem. This shows either a fundamental flaw in the ceasefire agreement or could it be the break down of political trust. Both these needs to be rectified if the ceasefire has to hold and the peace process survive.

One of the basic flaws in the ceasefire agreement is the ambiguity in the ‘territorial scope’ of the ground rules and whether ceasing fire extends beyond Nagaland. While it is understandable given the sensitivity of other North East States involved, for the Government of India to clearly spell out the scope of the ceasefire beyond Nagaland State, yet the question now is whether it is time to clearly point out the same because it does not make sense to confine a ceasefire agreement to Nagaland State alone. The NSCN operates in other Naga areas contiguous to Nagaland. So does it then mean that the GoI and NSCN ceasefire in Nagaland but continue to fight militarily elsewhere? If this is the logic, then how can the peace process sustain. One can almost guess that even Delhi is aware that having a ceasefire agreement with territorial limit is illogical. What is distressing though is the dilly dallying by the political establishment in Delhi over the territorial scope of the ceasefire. It may be recalled that Mr Kaushal Swaraj, the former representative of the Prime Minister of India officially declared in public that the “matter relating to cease-fire has been considered by the Government of India at the highest level. It is not limited to Nagaland State as was earlier interpreted”. He goes on to state that the cease-fire area coverage is without any geographical limitation”. This was sometime in June 1998 at the initial stage of the ceasefire. But Delhi went back on its official line. The Government of India’s flip flop is further evidenced by the fact that K. Padmanabhaiah, the interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, in a letter to the NSCN (IM) Chairman reiterated that the ceasefire agreement cannot be extended beyond the current boundaries of Nagaland. Yet again in June 14, 2001, while extending the cease-fire with the NSCN (IM), Delhi extended the area of coverage into the Naga inhabited States of the northeast region thereby giving legitimacy to the term ‘ceasefire without territorial limits’.
An interesting point that should be noted here is that the text of the ceasefire ground rules agreed between Delhi and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland—Khaplang begins at the top by clearly writing that the ground rules will be valid only for the State of Nagaland. No such thing is mentioned in the ground rules between Government of India and NSCN-IM. Obviously one can therefore infer that the Government of India has taken a liberal view on the matter of coverage of the ceasefire. But then unless there is a clear mention of this in the text agreement there is bound to be confusion and misinterpretation on both sides. Even some of the media persons writing on this have got some of their points wrong. One such news report states that “according to ceasefire ground rules NSCN-IM cannot set camps anywhere outside the territory of Nagaland”. But nowhere does it mention in the ceasefire agreement about setting up of designated camps in Nagaland or outside of it. The only point mentioned is that the NSCN will notify list of all its camps to the CFMG who after due consultation would declare them as the designated camps. If this is so, there is no reason why such a camp should not be ‘designated’ as such in Shiroi. After all there is already three other designated camps in Manipur. Having another one at Shiroi or some other place in Ukhrul district should not become a bone of contention for either side. This can be mutually agreed through the Ceasefire Monitoring Group.

But then one is made to seriously wonder as to whether the impasse actually goes beyond Shiroi. Has political negotiation reached a dead end? Have we reached the end game? Is Shiroi the beginning of the end? If all these questions are factors in the current crisis then the stand-off at Shiroi is as a matter of fact speaking not only a reflection of the flaws in the ceasefire but also the strain of hard political negotiation of over ten years, which is showing in the relationship between the two entities. Both the Government of India and the NSCN will have to take a serious re-look into some of these points if at all the peace process is to survive. As for the immediate crisis in Shiroi, both sides should revert to point eight of the ceasefire agreement whereby it is “agreed that any accidental encounter or violation should not be allowed to jeopardize the peace process and the effect of any such incident should be localized through mutual consultations”. Likewise, all cases of violation, if any, of these ground rules should be referred to the Ceasefire Monitoring Groups, so that the reasons for violation are identified and steps to be taken to prevent such violation in future are suggested. For both Delhi and the NSCN this is indeed a litmus test of political will. Neither the NSCN nor the Government of India should equate the Indo-Naga peace process as a zero-sum game where nobody wins. It is about mutual respect and reciprocity.

(Note: This article was compiled and written before the end of the siege at Shiroi)
Ansam’s memorandum to Prime Minister morungexpress
Hon’ble Sir,
Warm greetings and happy New Year from of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) a unit of Naga Students Federation (NSF). With concern we bring to your authority to remind you once again the successive Prime Ministers commitments to Naga people to solve the long standing Indo-Naga political problem through negotiated settlement. The recent unfortunate militarily approached putting up heavy artilleries station in and around Shirui village, occupying private residential courtyard, village panchayat hall, IFAD( International fund for Agricultural development) Resort Centre, demanding of cooking utensil, plate and burning of private firewood have resulting to shifting of children to nearby Dist. HQ Ukhrul for their safety could spark off far reaching ramification in the entire region threatening 12 years of peace in Naga homeland, if the present stand off between Assam Rifles and NSCN at Shirui village is not solved in time.

We consider the unfortunate siege of Shirui village, Ukhrul on the question of Cease Fire coverage and designated camp interpretation, which is a part of the process, could have been address through the existing cease fire mechanism, rather than twisting into a major magnitude of the impending dangers to the Indo-Naga Political talk. Sincerity and Political maturity through holistic approach and maintained by New Delhi towards solving this long standing of the Indo-Naga political problem is the genuine desire of both Naga and Indian People. We believe PEACE can not be compartmentalised as much as Cease Fire can not be shelved in cold storage.

We consider the apprehension of the Government of India on Naga people’s genuine search for mutually acceptable and respectable solution demonstrated by the mothers and women braving the chilly winter keeping vigil 24 hrs jealously guarding and through various ‘people to people dialogue’ in our ‘Journey of conscience’ to all corners of India which is misconstrued by some section of people is unfortunate. Opposition from some non actor states on the Indo-Naga peace process should not be a handle to hold on for GOI to delay and derail the peace process. We consider the fundamental rights and ownership of its people to which they belong is the basis for any solution. No constitutional imposition can hold on good, if it is not in tune with its people aspiration. Therefore, the Government of India will have to remedy the past political myopia and avoid treating the Naga people in condescending manner.

In our search for just peace, we appeal for sincere gesture of courage to New Delhi for meaningful political dialogue taking the existing socio-political realities and find lasting solution through peaceful negotiated settlement. Representing the aspiration of Naga students is committed to safeguard the inherent rights of our people and will not allow to suppress or oppress to our strive for peace, because we would not like to leave behind this political problem unsolved and pass on the past painful history and this imminent woeful situation to our generation to suffer.

We appeal your statesmanship to intervene and diffuse the present stand off between AR and NSCN at Shirui village of Ukhrul district, Manipur at the earliest time and continue the talk to resolve at the highest level as agreed upon in the signing of Cease Fire to ensure in upholding peace in this entire region.
God bless us all.

( David Adani Choro)
President, ANSAM
(Reisangpem Shaiza)
General Secretary.ANSAM
( Kuba Peter)
President, Senapati District Students Assn.
(GH. Newmeh)
Chairman, Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur
( SK.Stephen )
President, Naga Students Union, Chandel
(PR.Jordan)
President, Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong.

PDVCU halts oil exploration Nagarealm.com
DIMAPUR, FEB05 [EMN] : In what may be termed as complete disregards to the landowners and the public of the district, the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) which was engaged in unrestrained oil exploration activities in Beisampuikam under Peren district was halted and chased out from the area.

Informing this in a statement, Secretary of the Peren District Village Chairman Union Dilam said ONGC was stopped and chased out from the area for engaging in oil exploration activities without the knowledge and permission of the landowners. Dilam also informed that the ONGC or any party would not be allowed to engage in any such activity in the district till an honourable agreement was reached on the subject between the state government and the landowners.

In a separate statement, the Peren District Village Chairman Union (PDVCU) has expressed displeasure and concern on the nature of construction of roads in Peren district namely 7th mile Dimapur to Mhainamtsi, Medziphema to Peren and Jalukie to Ahthibung. The Union claimed that poor workmanship was exhibited by contractors even in those portions where they have supposedly completed the work while better stretch of the said roads have been left incomplete and unattended for the past several months with no signs of resumption of work. It said such attitude of the contractors has cause much inconveniences and undue hardship to the public of the district.

It has urged all concerned contractors and authorities to look into the matter so as to ensure timely completion of the said roads construction, and also to ensure quality control for the interest of the public in general. The Union secretary Dilam has stated this in a statement.
Another AR-NSCN run-in 24 AR TROOPS TEAR DOWN NSCN ROP OUTPOST AT BADE A Staff Reporter | EMN
DIMAPUR FEB 4: Just two days after the Shirui impasse was finally resolved, another situation was created today when the 24 Assam Rifles forces, in an obscure operation this morning, tore down a Road Operation Protection (ROP) outpost of the NSCN-IM at Bade village, Dimapur, on the main highway around 30 km away from Camp Hebron.
An offensive encounter was averted with the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell of the NSCN showing better sense and directing its cadres, numbering around 25, to vacate even as the AR troops tore down its makeshift camps and kitchen after surrounding the location.
It was learnt that 5 trucks and 2 Gypsies of the AR passed by Bade village early morning moving towards Ganesh Nagar and reportedly attempted some disturbance with the NSCN-IM cadres stationed there at a check gate. The invasion of the ROP post at Bade village took place at around 10:20 am during their return, Command of the NSCN outpost Major Paul stated.
As per the NSCN, over 40 AR personnel in full combat gear surrounded the outpost without any prior warning and started destroying the camp. Only the quarter of the commander was spared by the AR. The NSCN-IM cadres stationed there retreated after networking with their higher ups.
“We could have retaliated at such unmitigated intrusion; but as per the advisory of the CFMC to withdraw even if the movements of the AR were not good, as a show of respect we retreated,” the Major stated. Some villagers reported that the AR convoy stopped to ask for the location where some trouble had occurred the day before. However, the head GB informed that the village was not aware of any trouble taking place anywhere in the area.
The Head GB and the Chairman were also brought from their fields and made to witness the tearing down of the ROP post after which they were made to counter-sign on an already prepared document by the AR, supposedly a certification of being a witness to the operation.
NSCN-IM officials led by its Defence Secretary Alum and Chief Principal Secretary arrived at the location soon after hearing of the incident. The officials said they are yet to comprehend the reason behind the offensive action of the AR. However, the NSCN-IM leadership’s unhappiness was intimated as no prior information or caution had been received from the AR headquarters. The intentions of the Indian armed forces were ‘not good’, they said.

Possible subversive plan foiled, claims AR
MEANWHILE, IN total contrast to the report of the NSCN-IM, the 24 AR has claimed that the operation at Bade village was conducted based on intelligence reports of the presence of explosives in the said village.
A press release received from the PRO, stated that the AR column recovered 2 Japanese radio sets, one hand grenade, live rounds, 4 detonators, stick of explosive, battery chargers, antennas, cables besides several incriminating documents.
According to the release, the ‘temporary unoccupied shelter made out of bamboo and polythene was discovered during an intense search of the village area and the explosives and detonators along with the other items recovered in a gunny bag.’
“Although no arrests have been made, however presence of explosives in close proximity to main road and railway line has definitely raised alarms and possible intensions of planned subversive activities cannot be ruled out,” it further stated.
It further went on to state that a high state of alert is being maintained all over the state to prevent any attempt of underground outfits carrying out subversive activities within the state or use it as a safe haven or corridor to escape the heat generated by Army & SF operations in Assam.
The AR authorities also appealed to the civil populace to provide cooperation and provide any information on the presence of suspected militants or weapons and explosives ‘to avert any tragic incident within the state’.
GPRN/NSCN on impostors DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (EMN):
The GPRN/NSCN has stated that criminals impersonating national workers will be dealt with strictly. In a press release, ‘Secretary-in-chief GPRN/NSCN’ Bohoto Kiba informed
that a meeting of the ‘Cabinet Kilonsers and the members of National Political Advisory Council (NPAC), GPRN/NSCN’ seriously viewed the activities of criminals impersonating as national workers which is ‘tarnishing the good image of the GPRN/NSCN’.
Stating that these unscrupulous members were collecting taxes from shops and threatening business community over phone on a regular basis, the release made particular mention of two persons - Shekato and Vikato – ‘who have crossed the limit of tolerance’.
It said as and when these criminals are caught, punishment shall be swift and firm and requested relatives, colonies or villages to which they belong ‘to rein in these criminals’ while also cautioning that no appeal for their release will be entertained when captured.
‘GPRN/NSCN shall henceforth strictly monitor the activities of these criminals’, the release said.