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03/01/2009: "KNO dubs NSCN (IM) as killing machine Source: The Sangai Express"
KNO dubs NSCN (IM) as killing machine Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 26 2009: Denouncing NSCN (IM) as killing machine, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has stated that the recent heinous crime of butchering SDO of Kasom Khullen and his associates in Ukhrul District of Manipur is a loathsome reminder of the inhuman massacre of innocent Kuki villagers by NSCN (IM)-led killers from 1992 to 1997. Even more deplorable than the murder was the attempt to implicate innocent Kukis for the inhuman crime by dumping the butchered remains near Taphou-Kuki, a Kuki village, with the potent objective of igniting a communal flare-up between the Meiteis and the Kukis, given the existing ethno-communal sensitivities in Manipur, information and publicity secretary of KNO Lenin H Kuki said in a statement.
He said that the writings on the wall are clear and unmistakably traceable to the unrelenting inhuman killing machine, the NSCN (IM) even before they admitted to the crime.
The GPRN's press statements about three of its officials being responsible for the crime in their supposedly individual capacities is reminiscent of the NSCN (IM)'s initial denial of involvement in the genocide of innocent Kuki villagers by propping up something called the Nagalim Guards.
These kinds of instigative activity are not new to the NSCN (IM) and it is the norm rather than an exception with them to deny involvement when their plots are unveiled.
Recalling an instance, Lenin said that in 1995 two Angami men from Khozuma village of Nagaland were persuaded by Tangkhuls to go and purchase buffalo from a Kuki village in Mani-pur.
This was at a time when NSCN-IM was engaged in killing innocent Kuki villagers in great numbers.
The Kuki villagers were unaware of the two men's activity.
However, when the people of Khozuma realised the two men had not returned they assumed Kukis had killed them.
Consequently, in 1995 the Angami Peoples Organisation (APO) served quit notice to the Kukis of Nagaland, the deadline being set for 25 July.
At Delhi, on 24 July 1995, the Kuki Students Organisation went on a rally and presented a memorandum to the National Human Rights Commission, appealing for intervention.
Fortunately, the intervention took place in the nick of time and the Angamis, realising foul play was involved, retracted the quit notice.
The KNO therefore strongly condemns such evil designs of the outfit, which claims to have as its motto Nagaland for Christ, in equal measure as it condemns the brutal murder of the SDO of Kasom Khullen and his aides who were sincerely performing their duties as employees of the State Government.
Rather than tendering apology to the Kukis and humanity at large for their abominable genocide of Kuki villagers in their effort to forcibly grab Kuki territories, the NSCN (IM) has attempted to create communal tensions and potential flare-up between the Kukis and Meiteis.
It is time the world recognise the true colors of the outfit and give a befitting treatment to this unprincipled and inhuman organization, the statement added.
Thousands protest SDO, staff killing on Asti ceremony day The Imphal Free Press
IMPHAL, Feb 28: Thousands of people from all across Manipur came together today to join the asti ceremony of Kasom Khullen SDO late Dr. Th Kishan, his driver A Rajen and revenue department mandal Y Token who were murdered recently by members of an underground group.
The people came from three directions and converged at the crematorium ground at the Gandhi Ghat in Imphal. Resolving to protest the brutal murder and the callousness of the government in bringing justice, the mass of people who came to show their solidarity by paying floral tributes organized themselves into the mass procession despite the restrictions which are in place in the city.
Under the aegis of the JAC, a three-point memorandum was submitted to the Governor of Manipur and the chief minister today.
The demands include criminal proceedings against the DC be immediately initiated by registering an FIR for his criminal connivance in the murder of his own subordinate staffs, the murderers be immediately punished and the other three officials who had accompanied the deceased persons be produced before the public within 48 hours.
Reiterating one of the resolutions taken during the joint public meeting organized by the JAC and the Apunba Lup on February 27, the JAC called upon the people of Manipur to organize protest dharnas in and around the residences of each MLA commencing from March 1 to widen the mass outreach in fighting for justice.
The JAC stated that the brutal killing of Kishan,Token and Rajen was a dark blot on the concept of humanity and raises fundamental questions against what constitute a rational political being.
The manner in which the trio have been murdered shows a deep rooted conspiracy by certain elements having well organized network at various levels. From this organized crime, the JAC cannot but conclude that the perpetrators had an intention to spark off a communal flare up that could have led to the loss of lives of thousands of innocent people, it said.
The JAC believes that the mass resistance is unique and historic in the sense that condemnation of the killing and collective voice for rendering punishment to the culprits come from across the length and breadth of Manipur, it said.
The JAC acknowledges the invaluable contributions to the movement against the brutal killing and the solidarity expressed from the diverse communities and civil organisations of both hills and valley at this hour of collective stand, it said while strongly appealing to all to join and strengthen the movement in order to lead the movement to a logical conclusion - i.e. to book and punish all those involved in the crime.
The Women’s Committee of UNMM, in the meantime, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of the Kasom Khullen SDO and his subordinates on February 17 and said it is a unbearable situation experienced for the last many years.
It seriously appealed to the government to book the culprits and follow the criminal procedure to punish them as soon as possible while also stating that the state and non-state actors should stop violence and respect the international humanitarian laws in order to protect human rights in the state.
Further, it appealed to the various ethnic women’s bodies to come forward and act collectively based on common issues, specially human rights.
The staffs and members of the Manipur Mahila Kalayan Samiti and Children Home as a mark of respect to the SDO and his subordinates observed two minutes silence in a joint meeting which was held today.They appealed for the booking of the culprits at the earliest and severe punishment to them.
They also shared the grief of the family members of the deceased and extended support to the JAC against the killing.
Let our people be aware Shevohü Keyho morungexpres
The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has taken stock of the ongoing activities of some Naga non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and decided that it would be inappropriate to participate in the various talking-shops ostensibly aimed to stimulate discussions and debate on the state of affairs in our country. Whilst the Yehzabo of Nagaland uphold the fundamental rights of the Naga people, including freedom of expression, our people must remain vigilant to any attempt, wittingly or otherwise, by some self-appointed entities purporting to serve the interest of Nagaland.
Despite the unremitting massive Indian occupation army in Nagaland, FGN endeavour to maintain tranquillity in our country. The Naga National Council (NNC) and FGN immutably vested with the mandate of Naga nation will stay focus on the fundamental cause of the unresolved conflict with India. That said, a section of Naga people clearly found greed irresistible and could be seen fallen for enemy political entrapment. Hence this statement is to make our people aware, in particular, those with limited knowledge of our national stand.
As for the Naga Nation, nothing has changed nor will be changed. Let our people be aware of the Naga stand as follows:
1. That the Naga people never conceded sovereignty to a foreign power from ancient time,
2. That in accordance with Naga democratic tradition, the Naga people universally opted for a single national identity on 16 May 1951 and unequivocally affirmed the independence of Nagaland declared earlier on 14 August 1947,
3. Furthermore, the 1951 national mandate immutably entrusted with the NNC was broadened following the consent given by the Regional leaders of the then Free Nagas for a federation duly enshrined in the Yehzabo of Nagaland in 1956,
4. In compliance to the Yehzabo, the Federal Government of Nagaland was established vested with full legal authority,
5. And in best Naga tradition of honouring one’s pledge, the brave Naga patriots unflinchingly defended Naga independence regardless of the disparity of forces and thwarted the Indian aggressors from annexing Nagaland to date. Our nation will never forget the Naga patriots who sacrificed their lives for our freedom since the Indian army flagrantly invaded Nagaland in 1954.
The Yehzabo of Nagaland provide for every Naga by birth as equal regardless of sex or age, and every Naga is responsible to perform his/her part to uphold and protect Naga identity, tradition and sovereignty. A true Naga love Nagaland by deed. Thus a Naga who undertook oath of allegiance to the Indian Constitution clearly betray Naga nation. And as an agent of India, cannot serve the interest of Nagaland.
Don’t forget, the Naga people are in Nagaland, and the Indian aggressors cannot resolve the conflict with an entity with no case history. Meanwhile, any Naga who attempt to subvert the authority of the FGN and NNC shall be judged according to the National Resolution passed on 27th April, 1955 at Lakhuti which read:
‘Any person or persons who in order to destroy or undermine the integrity and well being of Nagaland, and who for this purpose act, abet or set up organisation(s) against or oppose the political, administrative and traditional institutions of the nation, or an attempt to do so, whether with or without the aid of another country or countries, shall be deemed to have committed TREASON’. Let no Naga incur the wrath of the Nation.
Shevohü Keyho,
Killo Kilonser, FGN
Rio reiterates call for peace Correspondent, (NPN):
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Home Minister Imkong L Imchen along with others pose for photograph after inaugurating the EAC HQ under Tuensang district Saturday. (NP)
Tuensang Calling for peace and understanding among all sections of people, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio appealed to the people to create a congenial peaceful environment in the society so as to bring positive changes.
Inaugurating two EAC headquarters at Sangsangyu and Sotokor under Tuensang district on Saturday, Rio said peace and tranquility could accelerate the pace of development and progress.
He said the DAN government had laid special emphasis on uplifting the backward areas and added that a high percentage of upgradation of administrative areas were under the backward districts.
Rio further stated that the government’s policies of promoting the youth and special programmes under DUDA and Border Area Fund were bearing positive results.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Home Minister Imkong L Imchen, Parliamentary Secretary H Heno, Nagaland Commissioner HK Khullu, former MLA Kejong Chang, NPF vice president CM Chang and a host of other senior officers and public leaders at Sangsangyu. At Sotokur, he was accompanied by the Home Minister and Parliamentary Secretary Tohanba along with the Commissioner.
Both the functions were chaired by DC Tuensang YI Jami.
NNC warns “outsiders” from meddling in Naga affairs
The Imphal Free Press
IMPHAL, Feb 28: The Federal Government of Nagaland,FGN, the political wing of the NNC in a press release said it has taken stock of “the ongoing activities of some Naga non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and decided that it would be inappropriate to participate in the various talking-shops ostensibly aimed to stimulate discussions and debate on the state of affairs in our country.”
Whilst the Yehzabo of Nagaland upholds the fundamental rights of the Naga people, including freedom of expression, our people must remain vigilant to any attempt, wittingly or otherwise, by some self-appointed entities purporting to serve the interest of Nagaland, the release said.
It said “despite the unremitting massive Indian occupation army in Nagaland, FGN endeavour to maintain tranquillity in our country.”
“The Naga National Council (NNC) and FGN immutably vested with the mandate of Naga nation will stay focus on the fundamental cause of the unresolved conflict with India . That said, a section of Naga people clearly found greed irresistible and could be seen fallen for enemy political entrapment. Hence this statement is to make our people aware, in particular, those with limited knowledge of our national stand,” it said
As for the Naga Nation, nothing has changed nor will be changed, it added.
The release cautioned the Nagas on certain issues, including the fact that the Naga people never conceded sovereignty to a foreign power from ancient time; that in accordance with Naga democratic tradition, the Naga people universally opted for a single national identity on 16 May 1951 and unequivocally affirmed the independence of Nagaland declared earlier on 14 August 1947; furthermore, the 1951 national mandate immutably entrusted with the NNC was broadened following the consent given by the Regional leaders of the then Free Nagas for a federation duly enshrined in the Yehzabo of Nagaland in 1956; in compliance to the Yehzabo, the Federal Government of Nagaland was established vested with full legal authority; and in best Naga tradition of honouring one`s pledge, the brave Naga patriots unflinchingly defended Naga independence regardless of the disparity of forces and thwarted the Indian aggressors from annexing Nagaland to date.
It said Nagas “will never forget the Naga patriots who sacrificed their lives for our freedom since the Indian army flagrantly invaded Nagaland in 1954.” The Yehzabo of Nagaland provide for every Naga by birth as equal regardless of sex or age, and every Naga is responsible to perform his/her part to uphold and protect Naga identity, tradition and sovereignty. A true Naga love Nagaland by deed, it said.
Thus a Naga who undertook oath of allegiance to the Indian Constitution clearly betray Naga nation. And as an agent of India , cannot serve the interest of Nagaland, it said.
It also cautioned that the Naga people are in Nagaland, and the Indian aggressors cannot resolve the conflict with an entity with no case history. Meanwhile, any Naga who attempt to subvert the authority of the FGN and NNC shall be judged according to the National Resolution passed on 27th April, 1955 at Lakhuti which read:
‘Any person or persons who in order to destroy or undermine the integrity and well being of Nagaland, and who for this purpose act, abet or set up organisation(s) against or oppose the political, administrative and traditional institutions of the nation, or an attempt to do so, whether with or without the aid of another country or countries, shall be deemed to have committed TREASON’.
