09/12/2009: "NSCN (I-M) censures Manipur Rifles’ action (NPN):"

NSCN (I-M) censures Manipur Rifles’ action (NPN):

DIMAPUR, Taking serious note of “unabated” loss of civilian lives in fake encounters in Manipur, the NSCN (I-M) today criticized the “sadistic nature of the notorious Manipur Rifles” and said that the action of Manipur Rifles towards their own fellow citizens was another “clear symptom of the dilemma the Indian state is in and its inability to deal with the problems of its own creation.”
The NSCN (I-M), in a press statement issued by its MIP, asserted that popular voice of the people has, apparently, no impact on the authority under whose sanction the Manipur Rifles was given a “license to kill” its own people, even without provocation.
“This is a covert operation of Indian government’s nefarious policy of fry the fish in the fish oil,” the NSCN (I-M) stated.
Terming government of India’s reaction as “absence of seriousness”, the NSCN (I-M) said the attitude of GoI towards the people of northeastern India would ever remain the same.
“The cries of the women and children of the NE are never heard or presume not to have heard in Delhi,” the MIP note said. It also said that targeting the unarmed innocent civilians in order to suppress the voice of the dissents was a blatant act of cowardice.
“Had it happens any other states of mainland India; there will be noisy pandemonium in the Parliament House,” the NSCN (I-M) averred.
It also alleged that National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRCI), which was supposed to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, was set up by the GoI to safeguard its own interest and to deceive the outside world.
“To champion the cause of other minorities elsewhere having concealed the worst crimes within its own border has no ethics,” maintained the NSCN (I-M)
Further, noting that the actions of Manipur Rifles towards innocent civilians were beyond human tolerance, the MIP note said: “If the present trend continues, the people in the region shall not hesitate to engage itself against the atrocities meted out by the Manipur Rifles”.
Border dispute
Meanwhile, the NSCN (I-M) has expressed concern over the sporadic misunderstandings in the border areas between Nagaland and Assam,which it said disturbed the age-old cordial relationship between the Ahoms and the Nagas.
In a statement, the MIP NSCN/GPRN maintained that Nagas and the Ahoms had no misunderstanding on their boundary in the past but lived in peaceful coexistence with one another. The NSCN(I-M) said it however observed, that the arrival of new settlers in the plains area of Ahom-land gradually created problems over land, one after another. It said that the emergence of new Indian states also further widened the misunderstanding which remained unresolved till today.
The NSCN (I-M) blamed both the Assam and Nagaland governments for ineffective handling coupled with the divisive policy of the government of India towards the northeast region and also for the “bloody confrontation between the two neighbors in the recent past.”
The NSCN (I-M) said it would be unwise on the part of the people in the border areas of Assam to settle the issue with Nagas through confrontation. “For the Nagas, we believe in peaceful resolution to any issues and cordial coexistence between the neighbors,” it maintained.
Influx of illegal immigrants into Nagaland a concern morungexpress
Dimapur, September 11 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation today expressed “concern” about the influx of illegal immigrants coming into Nagaland virtually unchecked. The NSF has blamed the inability and apathy “to evolve proper mechanism” in checking the influx.
The entry of hundred thousands of illegal immigrants, particularly Muslims of Bangladeshi origin into the state seems to be aided by “various state agencies,” the NSF said. The federation has called for more effective and stronger check-and-control mechanism to rid the state of illegal immigrants.
In a note today playing the familiar tune, the NSF expressed “concern” at the hundred thousands of illegal immigrants flooding into the state unchecked and endlessly. “(The influx)…is further compounded by various state agencies creating safe passage for immigrants to enter the Naga socio-fabric taking the advantage of the open boundaries in the pretext of law and order.
The federation cautions these immigrants who must not be used against the interest and aspiration of the Naga people,” the NSF note stated. The organization said the need for proper counter mechanism is needed as the menace is having a direct impact on the Naga society in all aspects – social, political and economic – threatening the Nagas’ existence.
One of the chief reasons instigating the disease of illegal immigrants in the state is the “inability” to evolve “proper mechanism” to check the influx. The NSF also condemned the latest illegal immigrant-perpetrated crime, this time in Wokha on August 21 where one Roshila Humtsoe was gang-raped and murdered by illegal immigrants. “The federation describes the action of the illegal immigrants from Bangladesh as barbaric beyond human comprehension that such a beastly attack is an act of unkindness and indication of disrespect against humanity,” the NSF note stated.

Beekeeping: A fitting alternative for Nagaland farmers Our Correspondent Morung
Mokokchung | September 11 : Beekeepers and honey gatherers of Alichen area under Mokokchung district are undergoing a three-day basic capacity building training organised by the Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM). The training is to be held from September 10 to 12, under the motto ‘Eco-bee’. More than fifty prospective honey gatherers are attending the training.
Chief Guest and Deputy Director of Land Resources Development (LRD), Sobutemsu while exhorting the trainees said that beekeeping is a fitting alternative for the farmers of Nagaland, which is more viable and profitable than the traditional jhum cultivation. He also said that beekeeping has an advantage over forms of farming because it is cost effective, less time consuming and more profitable. “Unlike piggery, cattle rearing, poultry farming and the like, you do not need to feed the bees. Rather, the bees feed you,” he said. He encouraged the trainees to work hard in order to earn more income. He also said that honey produced from Nagaland is pure and concentrated honey which can easily compete with honey produces from other parts of the world in the market which are normally adulterated. Saying that the people should now live with the times, Sobutemsu expressed hope that honey produced from Alichen will soon be available in the commercial market. He also encouraged them to register with the local Beekeeping Committee in order to avail the various scheme benefits provided by the Mission.
Resources persons for the training include Temjenchuba, member of NHBM and Yarmenla, WDT Member with the LRD. Progressive beekeeper from Chungtia village, Nungsangwati, and Moatemjen from Alichen, also shared their experiences. Earlier, Alichen Council chairman Merangba delivered the welcome address.

NSF cautions illegal migrants Nagaland Page
Dimapur, September 11: The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has expressed concern over the 'unchecked' influx of illegal immigrants, who are entering Nagaland in hundreds and thousands. This dubious contradiction is further compounded by various state agencies creating safe passage for immigrants to enter the Naga socio-fibre taking the advantage of the open boundaries in the pretext of 'law and order', it stated.
The NSF cautioned that these immigrants must not be used against the interest and aspiration of Naga people.
Stating that proper check has become a matter of great concern for the Nagas as it tantamounts to demographic invasion from across the border, the NSF stated that this menace is having direct impact on the Naga society in all aspect, be it social, economic or political, threatening the very fabric and existence of the Nagas as a people.
It further stated that the inability and lackadaisical attitude to evolve proper mechanism to check the illegal influx is instigating the problem. It added that despite the dearth and limitation faced by the Federation, it has been organizing seminars and physically checking the illegal immigrants with the federating units.
It called upon every Naga citizen to cooperate with its federating units in weeding out this social evil practices of the illegal immigrants from the state.
Meanwhile, the NSF has extended its support to Kyong Hoho, Kyong Students' Union and Kyong Eloe Hoho and condemned the rape and murder incident in New Ralan on August 21 last.
It described the action of the illegal immigrants from Bangladesh as barbaric and beyond human comprehension.
The federation demanded the concerned law enforcing agencies to book the culprits according to the law without any prejudice. (Page News Service)
NSCN-IM on Manipur ‘fake’ encounters Eastern Mirror
DIMAPUR, SEPT 12 (EMN): The NSCN-IM today voiced concern over the unabated loss of civilian lives in fake encounters in Manipur state.
In a release issued by its MIP, the organisation stated that ‘the sadistic nature of the notorious Manipur Rifles towards their own fellow citizens is another clear symptom of the dilemma the Indian state is in and its inability to deal with the problems of its own creation’. It felt that ‘this is a covert operation of Indian government’s nefarious policy of ‘fry the fish in the fish oil’’, since the popular voice of the people apparently has no impact on the authority ‘under whose sanction the Manipur Rifles is given a license to kill its own people, even without provocation’.
Further stating that the Government of India’s reaction is lacking in ‘seriousness’ and ‘its attitude towards the people of North Eastern India ever remains the same’, the NSCN-IM said ‘the cries of the women and children of the NE are never heard or presumed not to have heard in Delhi’. Maintaining that targeting unarmed innocent civilians in order to suppress the voice of dissent is a blatant act of cowardice, the release, moreover, said had this happened in any other state of mainland India there would have been noisy pandemonium in the Parliament House.
The NSCN-IM also stated that the National Human Rights Commission of India, which is supposed to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ‘is set up by the GoI to safeguard its own interest and to deceive the outside world’. “To champion the cause of other minorities elsewhere having concealed the worst crimes within its own border has no ethics,” it felt.
Asserting that the actions of the Manipur Rifles towards innocent civilians are ‘beyond human tolerance’, the outfit said if the present trend continues further ‘the people in the region shall not hesitate to engage itself against the atrocities meted out by the Manipur Rifles’.
Assam-Nagaland border issue
The NSCN-IM also spoke out against the sporadic misunderstandings in the border areas between Nagaland and Assam, which has disturbed the age-old cordial relationship between the two.
While stating that the Nagas and the Ahoms had no boundary misunderstandings in the past, it said ‘the arrival of new settlers in the plain area of Ahom-land gradually created problems over land’, adding that the emergence of new Indian states further widened the misunderstandings.
Maintaining that the ineffectiveness of both state governments of Assam and Nagaland coupled with ‘the divisive policy of the Government of India towards this region’ led to bloody confrontations between the two neighbours in the recent past, the NSCN-IM cautioned that it would be unwise on the part of the people in the border areas of Assam to settle the issue with Nagas through confrontation.
“For the Nagas, we believe in peaceful resolution to any issues and cordial coexistence between the neighbours,” it said.
Sumi Region, Gprn/Nscn clarifies Nagaland Page
On behalf of GPRN/NSCN Sumi Region, I wish to issue this rejoinder on the allegation about CMO Zunheboto being manhandled and harassed on 3rd September allegedly by some National workers, which appeared on the 8th Sept. in some local dailies.
In 2007, Sumi Hoho, the apex body of All Sumis, having experienced the overwhelming taxation on the Sumi people by all factions, resolved to support and contribute only to GPRN/NSCN since it truly stood and vouched for the unity and reconciliation of all Nagas, which could only pave the way for the final settlement of the Naga political issue. All Sumi villages, government and private institutions, Govt. employees, businessmen under Sumi region were informed of the same and till date it is being adhered to. Now CMO Zunheboto, who is a respected member of Sumi tribe, with clear knowledge of the Sumi Hoho resolution passed earlier, was preparing to pay tax to the very group which banned the Sumi Hoho and continue to play every trick to enslave the Sumi people in particular and Nagas in general. This is the reason why GPRN/NSCN Sumi Region requested the CMO to kindly reconsider his decision with regard to payment of tax to Muivah’s group. Accepted some harsh words were exchanged during the course of making our points clear to him but never was he manhandled nor mentally harassed as alleged in the papers.
It is extremely unfortunate that even the Nagaland medical minister has jumped to conclusion and issued condemnation note without ascertaining the truth. He must understand that behind every action there is a reason. The Dy. CMO Zunheoto and his subordinates are a respected lot however, their decision to go to the print media without any attempt to look into the socio-political background is unfortunate. I have met the CMO personally and we continue to mutually respect each other for the responsibility we have towards the Naga society. We have sorted out all isues in the interest of the Nagas. The money which was deducted from the medical department for Muivah’s group has been returned to the employees for it belongs to them.
HUVITO SUMI, Chairman, Sumi Region, GPRN/NSCN.
through the MIP.

Naga Hoho, ENPO resolves to endure morungexpress
Dimapur, September 12 (MExN): Addressing the need to continue co-operating in all common interests and issues, the Naga Hoho and Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) met for the first time after a gap of more than ten long years on April 7, 2008 at Dimapur. As a process, another joint consultative meeting of the Naga Hoho and ENPO was held on September 7, 2009 in Kohima along with some Tribal Presidents from the ENPO unit and a threadbare discussion on the question of Naga unity, political and other social problems was deliberated thoroughly. Informing of this, a joint press statement issued by the Naga Hoho and ENPO stated that it was resolved “to continue to endure in the same spirit for Naga Reconciliation, Unity and Peace while keeping in mind the desire of the Nagas for a peaceful solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue”.
The joint statement signed by Keviletuo Kiewhuo, President Naga Hoho; P. Chuba Ozukum General Secretary Naga Hoho; A. Chingmak Vice President ENPO and Toshi Wungtung General Secretary ENPO has also affirmed that “understanding the paramount necessity and responsibility” both organizations will work cohesively for a healthier future free from fear. Over and above, representatives from both the organizations agreed upon to meet from time to time so as to strengthen relationship and mutual respect amongst all Naga tribes.

4 killed in Manipur Correspondent Nagaland Post:

A convoy of 6 IRB ambushed by unknown armed persons being re-enforced by a combined team of state police, BSF and Assam Rifles personnel on Saturday. (EP)
IMPHAL Four jawans of the 6 IRB were killed on the spot while six others injured when their convoy was ambushed allegedly by People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Saturday in Manipur.
The ambush took place at around 11 am at Ningthemcha Karong under Lamlai police station of Imphal east, 35 kilometers from Imphal. The IRB convoy was en route from its post at Maphou Dam to Imphal carrying a sick colleague from the post for advanced treatment in Imphal when the ambush took place.
According to the wounded jawans, the insurgents taking position at a hillock near Ningthemcha village and destroyed their bullet proof convoy using rocket launchers followed by heavy firing. “Four jawans were killed on the spot while six others in the same convoy were wounded in the ambush,” Imphal east SP, Th Radeshyam said. The SP with his team rushed to the spot with IG, V Zathang and conducted a search operation to hunt for the attackers.
At least three weapons, one each of Insas LMG, Insas rifle and AK-47 belonging to the IRB were taken away by the attackers, the commandant of the 6 IRB said. However, another officer said that more weapons were believed to be missing.
According to the jawans, around 100 insurgents fired from three directions when the convoy reached the spot. The insurgents continued to attack the convoy even when they sped up to escape the firing.
Altogether 15 personnel were in the convoy when the ambush took place. BSF personnel from nearby post at Oksu rushed to the ambush site and swung into action and saved the IRB men.
Earlier, police said the attack was carried out on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy. Police believe that the attackers were armed activists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an armed wing of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF).
However, no insurgent group has claimed responsibility for the ambush. In the follow up search operations, security forces recovered a blood stained combat dress of one of the insurgents.
Meanwhile, another clash was reported from a remote village of Salungpham in Thoubal district around mid-day between insurgents and combined forces of Assam Rifles and police commandos. No casualty was reported in the clash.

Govt to be tough with truce violators
STAFF Reporter Assam tribune

GUWAHATI, Sept 12 – The Government has started acting tough against militant groups, which have already signed cease-fire agreements and there is every possibility of asking them to deposit all their weapons. Senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and officials of the State Government and Assam Police yesterday had a meeting with the leaders of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) at the headquarters of the Special Branch of the Assam Police to review the implementation of the ground rules of the cease-fire agreement. The meeting, chaired by Naveen Verma, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), decided that the UPDS would deposit all their weapons and those would be kept in the police stations.

Earlier, the militants were allowed to keep weapons in the designated camps and the Government has toughened its stand on the issue and decided that any militant group willing to come for talks, would have to deposit their weapons. The Government directed the UPDS to deposit all its weapons immediately. The Government also warned the outfit that if any member of the group is found to be outside the designated camp with weapons or found to be indulging in any unlawful activity, strong action would be taken against him or her.

The Government has already rejected the demand of the UPDS for the creation of a separate state and till now little progress has been made on way to solution of the problems.

Meanwhile, the DJD(J) is in touch with the Government for possible cease-fire and the Centre has fixed a deadline of September 15 for the outfit to surrender its weapons. The group has submitted a list of weapons to the Government but the security agencies are of the view that the total number of weapons at the disposal of the outfit would be much more than the list submitted and efforts are on to persuade the group to surrender all its weapons.

The Government is also in favour of holding talks with both factions of the DHD at the same time for restoration of permanent peace in NC Hills.

Talks with the DHD have been going on for years without any solution in sight as the Government ruled out the possibility of further division of the state and formed a committee headed by the Principal Secretary, Home Department to suggest measures for the solution of the problem. The Government also formed a group of ministers headed by Revenue Minister Dr Bhumidhar Barman to study the recommendations of the committee. But with the DHD(J) also expressing its desire to come for talks, there is every possibility of holding talks together with both the factions. The Government also arranged for a meeting between DHD chief Dilip Nunisha and DHD(J) chief Jewel Garlosa recently in at attempt at breaking the ice between the two groups. But the outcome of the meeting is not yet known.

Dhaka won’t hand over top ULFA leader to India Sentinel
: DHAKA, Sept 12: Bangladesh says it will not hand over Indian separatist leader Anup Chetia, who served a jail term here for entering the country with fake documents, but stressed it would not allow its territory to be used by militants.
Back from her visit to India, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni told reporters on Friday that Chetia, a top leader of the United Liberation of Asom (ULFA), had already completed his sentence. Therefore, he was not covered by the bilateral agreement under which Indians sentenced in Bangladesh could finish their jail term in India and vice versa, The Daily Star newspaper said.
Chetia is wanted for organizing insurgent operations in Asom.
“Anup Chetia has already finished his jail term and will not come under the purview of the agreement,” Moni told reporters.
Chetia was caught in Bangladesh in 1997. After he finished his jail term, a local human rights body campaigned against his repatriation and the government of then prime minister Khaleda Zia stayed the process.
India accuses Bangladesh of hosting many top ULFA leaders, as also those of other militant bodies of Northeast India, many of whom have settled down to do business and raise families.
Dhaka, however, reiterated its stand during Moni’s India visit that it would not allow its territory to be used by these militants.

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