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Six NSCN (I-M) activists surrender in Arunachal (NPN):

DIMAPUR NSCN (I-M), active in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, received a major setback when six of its hardcore cadres surrendered with arms before security forces at Khonsa. A delayed report said the militants laid down their arms at a simple ceremony held on Thursday which was attended by sector commander of 25 Assam Rifles, Tirap district deputy commissioner and Superintendent of Police, besides commanding officers of 3 Dogra Infantry Battalion and 19 Assam Rifles, according to UNI.
The militants comprised of one self-styled ‘corporal,’ two self-styled ‘lance corporals’ and three ‘sepoys’ of the outfit, the report said, adding they belonged to Otongkhowa and Naitong in Kanubari Sub-Division and Paniduria in Khonsa circle of Tirap district.
One AK 47 rifle with one magazine and 70 rounds of live ammunition, besides one Chinese pistol, two revolvers, 30 rounds of PICA ammunition, one hand grenade and one kg RDX were recovered from the possession of the surrendered activists. The surrender had come after a sustained effort for four months by the 3 Dogra Infantry Battalion stationed at Deomali, the report informed, adding many more cadres were likely to surrender soon.

Fratricidal killing is another form of 'head hunting': Rio (Page News Service)

Statewide Road Show launched at Longleng on Phom Day
Dimapur, June 6: Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio on Saturday launched the Statewide Road Show 2009 at Longleng town public ground in a first ever mega event in the district that saw the participation of over 30 Government departments putting up full scale exhibitions and displays in a bid to promote Government to people interaction and also highlight the activities and schemes of their respective departments.
The launching of the Road Show coincided with the 57th Phom Day celebrations of the native Phoms of the district. Phom Day is celebrated every year on June 6 since 1953 to commemorate the day of denouncing and giving up the head hunting way of life by the Phom people way back in 1953. On this day, the then Assistant Political Officer (APO) Ranjh called the elders of every Phom village at Longleng to pledge an oath to stop head hunting among them.
Addressing the gathering, Rio said launching the Statewide Road Show at Longleng is auspicious and appropriate since it was on 6th June fifty seven years ago that the Phom people took a big decision towards the path of peace and loyalty, the fruits of which the people are enjoying now. He said that if all the people of the state can take such decision everywhere there would be tremendous improvements.
Stating that Nagas had prided themselves on being 'free Nagas', Rio reminded the people that freedom is not free, nor is it a free commodity. Maintaining that freedom is 'free' within the laid down rules and regulations, he called upon all civilized and educated people to propagate this message.
Making a point against Naga brethren killing each other, he said that although Nagas had discarded the practice of head hunting, this modern practice of killing each other is a form of 'improvised Naga head hunting'.
Rio said the Road Shows are aimed at enhancing greater transparency in overnment policies and programmes and called upon the people to study and select which schemes and programmes would best suit them. He urged the people to be patient and consistent so that their selected endeavours would bear fruit and encouraged the people to attain specialization and professionalism and develop a trademark. The CM also explained that the reason for clubbing the Road Show with tribal festival or occasion is to showcase the specialties of the tribe, including those of cuisines, traditional garments and crafts. He encouraged the leaders of the district to visit the other Road Shows in the other districts and study what can be done for their own district.
On the occasion, Rio also released the booklet '1 year of DAN's 2nd Ministry' - A record of achievements, published by the Department of Information & Public Relations.
Also speaking in the programme, Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen lauded the vision of the Phom leaders who had ushered in the historic decisions taken on 6th June fifty seven years ago to pursue a path of peace and loyalty with the government. He donated Rs 1 lakh towards the Phom Peoples Council.
Delivering the keynote address, Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Alemtemshi Jamir said that the state wide Road Show programme is a brainchild of the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. He said that the Road Shows are aimed at impact assessment of schemes and delivery mechanisms of the government departments. He said that over 30 government departments have put up exhibitions and stalls for the launch at Longleng. He said that the more than 60 stalls have been put up, including nine stalls by Self Help Groups and NGOs.
Earlier, on his arrival from neighbouring Mokokchung by helicopter, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Longleng town road constructed under Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) under the Rural Development Department. Giving a brief address at the road junction after unveiling the inaugural plaque, Rio said that roads are the face of a place and expressed satisfaction at the quality of the road. On arrival at the public ground the Chief Minister also inaugurated the sports galleries constructed at the Longleng town public ground, constructed by the Department of Youth Resources & Sports.
After the main inaugural function the Chief Minister also formally launched a project on provision of 'Nutritional Support to Women Living with HIV/AIDS', undertaken by the Women Development Department.
The 2-day Longleng district Road Show is being coordinated by the Rural Development and Transport & Communications Departments.

AR force cadres out of Old Siethekhema morungexpress
Dimapur, June 6 (MExN): The Assam Rifles today cleared off armed cadres of the NSCN (IM) from areas around Old Siethekhema in Dimapur. Acting on information from sources of the concentration of the NSCN (IM)cadres in uniform in Old Siethekhema, Assam Rifles after confirming the presence of cadres, immediately mobilized its forces to cordon off the area, while also informing the district administration of the incident, a press note from Maj. Pallab Choudhury, PRO IGAR (North) stated.
A joint effort by AR officials, NGOs, ADC Dimapur, Chairman Chumukedima, Chairman Siekhema-C and other GBs and DBs persuaded the cadres to move clear from the area.
Meanwhile columns mobilised by Assam Rifles, 164 TA (H&H) and IRB which had cordoned the area tightened the noose further forcing the cadres to vacate the concentration. AR confirmed that by evening all the cadres had vacated the area.
Meanwhile the Assam Rifles authorities have appealed all factions to adhere to the agreed Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGR) and desist any armed movement of cadres outside designated camps. Such actions of CFGR violations will be viewed seriously and will invite stringent action by security forces, the press note cautioned. AR further appealed the civil populace to report any such unauthorised concentration or movement of armed cadres in civilian areas aimed to vitiate peace and security, note added.
NSCN (IM) on April 24 Doyang incident Issued by MIP NSCN/GPRN
The NSCN/GPRN feels it important for all concerned to know the actual circumstances that led to the death of Mr. Tsenchithung Yanthan on 24th April 2009 at Doyang under Wokha district. It was very unfortunate that the incident would result in his death. It is unfair to speak ill of the dead but the fact should be make known so that misconceptions does not overtake us. On the faithful day Mr. Tsenchithung was apprehended by the NSCN for his indulgence in anti national activities he was completely under the influence of drugs. On seeing his condition our cadres did not resort to any harsh treatment but gave some slaps in front of the public. But unfortunately, his condition did not become better and despite our best efforts he succumbed to the drug overdose.
After his death our cadres call the Lakhuti Village Chairman to explain about the deceased person character. The Chairman admitted that Mr.Tsenchithung and Mr. Chinithung they are habitual drug abusers and peddlers. Basing on the Village chairman’s statement our cadres apprehended Mr. Chinithung an ex-Khapur of NSCN-K. Mr. Chinithung also confessed that together they used to collect tax for the NSCN-K and extort money in the highway between Yikhum and Doyang with his .22 pistol. Mr. Chinithung was release after warning never to indulgence in such anti-social activities. The NSCN/GPRN expresses regret and sorrow for his death and it was not our intention to do any harm when he was apprehended.

Signs of panic in DHD-J - Two rebels surrender, more expected to follow suit OUR CORRESPONDENT The telegraph


File picture of DHD rebels at an undisclosed location in NC Hills
Nagaon, June 6: In what could be the first signs of panic in the Jewel Gorlosa faction of the Dima Halam Doagah, two of its cadres surrendered to the army with arms in North Cachar Hills district of Assam today.
The surrender comes two days after Assam police arrested two top leaders of the outfit, chairman Jewel Gorlosa and deputy commander-in-chief Partha Warisa, from Bangalore and killed its “foreign secretary” Frankie Dimasa.
A source in NC Hills administration identified the two surrendered cadres as Prabesh Singyung alias Martin Dimasa and Manjit Jidung alias Handsome Dimasa.
The duo deposited a sophisticated M-16 rifle, a 9mm pistol and assorted ammunition, including two M-16 magazines and 36 live pistol ammunition, to the 17 JK Rifles in Maibong town. Army sources said more DHD (J) militants were likely to surrender.
“Constant pressure by security forces has forced them to lay down arms. The leaders who were next to Jewel Gorlosa may also surrender. The situation is very fluid at the moment but we expect the pressure from security forces to work well,” the source said.
A source in NC Hills police said 30 to 40 cadres would soon surrender formally. The team includes three hardcore cadres identified as James, Bihari and Dinob.
“According to our knowledge, commander-in-chief Niranjan Hojai is outside the district but four other hardcore leaders of the outfit, Maurang Dimasa, Daniel Dimasa, Nalo Dimasa and Arthan Hapilla alias Daku Dimasa, are still within the hilly zone,” he added.
Daniel and Nalo were arrested from a passenger train at Guwahati railway station in March 2007 on their way to North Bengal. Arthan Hafilla was arrested with 13 AK-series rifles and Rs 19 lakh in October 2007. But all three escaped from Haflong jail on December 11 last year.
NC Hills deputy commissioner S. Jagannathan said a new senior superintendent of police of the rank of deputy inspector-general would take charge in the district by Monday. “Additional security forces have already been deployed in the district and a full-fledged operation has been launched,” he added.
Garlosa produced in city court STAFF REPORTER Assam Tribune
GUWAHATI, June 6 – Dima Halam Daogah (J) chairman Jewel Garlosa and Ahshringdaw Warisa and Samir Ahmed, both arrested along with him, were remanded to 14 days’ custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) by the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup here today. Garlosa, who was reportedly kept in Basistha Police Station since last night, was taken to the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital for medical examination around 2 this afternoon after which the three were produced before the court.

Meanwhile, DGP Assam Police GM Srivastava disclosed that the DHD (J) was trying to shift its base to Bangladesh and its self-styled foreign secretary Frankey Dimasa, who was killed in the city recently, had been to Bangladesh and met NDFB chief Ranjan Daimary, who promised to provide camping facilities for around 30 DHD (J) leaders.

However, after the death of Frankey, the process seemed to have come to a halt.

The Assam Police chief, when asked, informed that Garlosa has also acquired properties in two places in Nepal, which included a house in Kathmandu and another on the Nepal-India border.

Srivastava was speaking to mediapersons for the first time after Jewel Garlosa alias Mihir Barman alias Veer Bahadur Chetri was arrested from a gym in Bengaluru along with two associates — Ahshringdaw Warisa alias Partho Warisa and Samir Ahmed, the latter an employee of HSBC — on May 4 by a joint team of Assam and Bengaluru police.

Police also recovered some incriminating documents along with four cell phones, documents of three banks, a fake driving licence, in cash Rs 21,000 a laptop, an Internet data card and a pen drive during the search.

On the issue of funding of insurgent groups, the DGP said that the investigation might open up leads to new links related to other cities of the countries as well.

“As far as Garlosa and two of his arrested associates are concerned, we, after adhering to the legal procedure, would produce him before the court seeking police custody. After getting his custody from the court, he would be taken to NC Hills,” he said, adding that as many as eight cases have been registered with various police stations in the hill district and Garlosa has been charge-sheeted in five of those. Besides, there are cases in Guwahati against him.

On Mohit Hojai and RH Khan, the DGP said, “As the case is now with National Investigating Agency, it would not be right to comment anything on this.”

Although Srivastava did not rule out the possibility of a backlash, he, however, opined that the situation is under control and train services would be resumed. Efforts are being made to sort out the food scarcity problem in the hill district, besides the neighbouring areas, he added.

About his recent visit to NC Hills, the DGP said that he had gone there to facilitate deployment of CRPF personnel in place of BSF.

Brutal in nature and dubious in character and above all a very beauty conscious individual who had established close contacts with even film personalities in Nepal.

This is how the Assam Police chief sums up the description of dreaded militant and chairman of Dima Halam Daogah (J) Jewel Garlosa, who used to spend around Rs 60,000 per month purely on enhancing his physical appearance, which included his expenses on anti-aging treatment and other cosmetic remedies.

Srivastava also divulged that the dreaded militant was staying in the house of a lady social worker-cum-film personality in Kathmandu for quite some time until he left for Bengaluru after possibly having sniffed the intensified movement of the security agencies in search of him.

Garlosa, according to police, was trying to procure a fake identity card, driving licence and a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card for himself in the name of Debujith Sinha using the address of Sameer.

Even though Srivastava refused to name the Nepal-based lady, he, however, stated that Niranjan Hojai, the self-styled commander-in-chief of the outfit, introduced her to Garlosa.

“We are now trying to locate Hojai, who now, according to our sources, is based somewhere in South East Asia,” said the DGP.

DHD-J declares unilateral ceasefire NIA remand for Garlosa, Hojai By our Staff Reporter Sentinel
GUWAHATI, June 6: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Guwahati has sent DHD-J chairman Jewel Garlosa, his colleague Partha Warisa and their accomplice Samir Ahmed to 14-day NIA remand. Meanwhile, the DHD-J today announced a unilateral ceasefire for three months with effect from tomorrow.
The trio were taken from the Bashistha police station to the Mohendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH) for their health examination. They were then taken to the office of City SSP and then produced before the CJM court.
Following a directive from the CJM Court, Mohet Hojai and RH Khan were also produced before the court today. The court has sent the duo also to ten-day NIA remand.
In a development following the arrest of Garlosa, DHD-J ‘vice c-in-c’ Daniel Dimasa told the media today that the outfit would on a unilateral ceasefire mode for three months from tomorrow. He said he has already sent a fax to the Chief Minister in this regard.
When contacted, sources in the State Government said the ceasefire offer of the outfit will be accepted only if it lays down arms, shuns violence, remains confined in designated camps and stays away from illegal activities.
According to sources, Garlosa, Warisa and Ahmed were taken to Narangi from the airport yesterday. Late in the night, they were taken to the Bashistha police station where they were interrogated by central-western range DIG GP Singh and IGP (law and order) Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta.
Talking to newsmen today, Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta said: “We got some vital information during the interrogation. Our investigation is in the right direction.”