10/19/2009: "Few guidelines for G.K Pillai T.L Angami Morung"

Few guidelines for G.K Pillai T.L Angami Morung

•-It is found through publication in newspapers several times about the present proposed peace package or political packages for the Nagas published by G.K Pillai the Union Home Secy. GOI expressing his willing to solve the Naga problems which will be started by this year end by way to provide with peace package or political package.
In this proposed packages, if I am not mistaken, he himself will do nothing to bring peace to the Nagas. But according to me, he may be proud and may be boldly speaking to Nagas that he will do this or that to Nagas as per direction given by some of the top leaders of the Country.
Yet, I do not blame G.K. Pillai or do not threaten him that he is doing mistake for the Nagas. But according to his assurance given, if he is willing to do some good to Nagas, our duty is to guide him or lead him into the right direction that how can we start to solve the Naga problems and that is to start from where the Naga started to demand their freedom and sacrifices their everything’s. In view of the fact the following points need to be emphasized;
1. That how many Naga villages were burnt down to ashes?
2. How many innocent lives were killed?
3. How many Nagas starved to death in the wilderness?
4. How many Naga womenfolk were raped and molested?
5. How many Nagas have been tortured and paralyzed?
6. The total cost of the properties destroyed by the Indian Army etc etc.
That it is important to mention here that while the Village Chiefs are crying with their Villagers for their political victimization that my homes and hearts were burnt down by the India Army, my mother and sister were raped and molested by the Indian Army. I was beaten, toured by the Indian Army and become paralyzed and so on. And the villagers are still crying for that unforgettable and intolerable meted to them by the Indian Army that has started from 1956.
Therefore, if respected Home Secy. GOI G.K. Pillai wanted to bring peace in Nagaland, he must start peace package or political packages from the starting point from where the Nagas started their struggle for their Independence through its 9 points agreement of 1929, conducted their plebiscite in 1951 and how they suffered from the hands of the Indian Army. In which if the GOI and her agency are willing to bring peace in Nagaland according to some guidelines mentioned above, the undersigned and the Village Chiefs of the State is ready to give co-operation in to the said proposed programmes who have authority to sign on behalf of the Nagas at grassroots level.
The branches, the leaves and the blooming flowers are comes out from tree through the stability of the roots supporting and holding the tree to stand firm on the grounds and for which while trying to settle the long Naga political problems, we must started the process from the beginning. To speak the truth that unless we wipe out the tears from the faces of the Nagas starting from grassroot level, the peace and settlement will be difficult to achieve.
Besides, it is surprised and shocked to see from publication in news that how the GOI can said easily before the world directing the Nagas to forget about the Naga iintegration under which points including to return their land from their neighboring states and also allow them to live within their own traditional rights and customary laws and under which agreement the majority of the Nagas accepted the present State of Nagaland; therefore GOI should not play with Nagas by saying ‘YES’ yesterday and saying ‘NO’ today.
T.L Angami
Founder and Advisor Village Chiefs Federation Nagaland
And Caretaker of Naga Customary Law
Hq. Razhuphe Near D.C Court Dimapur
AR apprehends NSCN (K) cadres Hueiyen News Service, Newmai News Network
Kohima, October 18 2009: Keeping up the stepped up vigil and surveillance in towns and border areas successful operations were launched by Assam Rifles in district of Mon district of Nagaland and Dimapur.

During the operation, the Assam Rifles have managed to nab a total of six NSCN-K cadres with arms and ammunition from different places.

In the latest incident, according to PRO IGAR(N), a special patrol launched by 37 Assam Rifles in wake of reports of movement of cadres trying to sneak in from Myanmar into Mon apprehended four NSCN-K cadres in the area of Shengha Mokok under Mon district on Saturday.

Apprehended cadres were under interrogation when last reports came in.

Earlier on Friday, an alert MVCP of 24 Assam Rifles established near Plaza bakery, Dimapur intercepted a Maruti van trying to evade the security dragnet and apprehended two NSCN-K cadres.

Deliberate search of the two cadres led to recovery of two pistols, several live rounds besides mobile phone and cash.

Apprehended cadres were handed over to East Police station Dimapur.
He also reiterated that Assam Rifles continues to dominate all sensitive areas include border towns to thwart any attempts by UG cadres to carryout trans-border movement or extortion activities within built up areas.

Strict surveillance backed up by stepped up operations are being resorted to ensure peace and security, he added.
Corruption charges on Ibobi OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telelgraph
Imphal, Oct. 18: A Manipur contractors’ organisation has threatened to drag chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh to court if he does not make public the names of builders he has been allegedly issuing cheques to without work orders.
The Vigilance Forum of the Tangkhul Naga Contractors’ Long today accused Ibobi Singh, who is also the finance minister and the rural development minister, Md Allauddin, of issuing cheques to favoured contractors under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana and Manipur State Rural Road Development Agency after taking cuts.
A statement issued by the forum also alleged that Ibobi Singh and his rural development minister accepted 10 per cent from contractors for issuing work orders in Ukhrul.
The organisation also said at one point the two issued cheques without any work order after taking 40 per cent cuts from contractors.
As a result, work orders issued several months ago have not been completed till today, said the statement signed by S. Saiza, convenor of the vigilance forum.
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) and the public works minister, K. Ranjit Singh, blacklisted some contractors in certain areas of the hills based on these charges.
But the chief minister, in collusion with some five to six contractors, have been siphoning of development funds by issuing akash bills (cheques issued without works), the statement alleged.
Demanding spot verification to ascertain if any work has been completed against orders issued, the contractors’ forum said the chief minister should clarify the charges and also make public the names of his favoured contractors within seven days.
The statement also cautioned the chief minister that if he failed to clarify the charges, the forum would go to court to seek justice.
The chief minister and the rural development minister were not available for comment.
The Land of CM Ibobi By: Heigrujam Nabashyam Kangla
Issues and problems are phenomena associated with the human beings. It could probably have evolved along with the evolution of the human species. In the Hindu mythological epic the Mahabharat, we are told by the professional story tellers of Manipur that before the beginning of the Mahayudh, the Kurukhetra - the World War, fought between the good and the bad, Duryadhon, the Paapi, the sinner, the prince of the Kourav, who was all powerful, swore not to part with or give “Yettum Matonda Pukpa Lam Phaoba Piroi” - even the land measured by the tip of a needle to the Pandavs, his cousins.
A week ago I just could not help myself but laugh to see the statement of the Chief Minister, O. Ibobi Singh in connection with a land encroachment case by Nagaland telling the same monologue of Duryadhon aforementioned – a cosmic connection!
Interestingly I remember how Shri O. Ibobi while on an inspection tour in connection with a land acquisition case reacted when some local tribal women and children attacked him in the presence of his security, throwing clod of earth to him suspecting that he would grab their land on a hillock - a shock in the life of the Chief Minister of the state!
It is not my intention to make any point on the land encroachment case. What makes me write is the way CM Ibobi had shown his love of Manipur. Probably, the matter could have been sorted out amicably between the two government of Manipur and Nagaland. The Chief Minister of Manipur could well follow up the matter with his Nagaland counterpart and if necessary take him into confidence to resolve the matter. Writing letters to the Union Government or trying to involve it should come after the two governments could not settle the issue between them.
In the aftermath of June 18, 2001, I remember then Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri S.C. Jamir, now the governor of Maharastra telling me – then self-styled spokesman of UCM (United Committee Manipur), “What happen to your government? No one has asked me anything. Don’t they need my help?”, expressing concern of the volatile situation on his doorstep created by the indefinite economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on the national highways after the NDA government unilaterally withdrew the contentious expression “without territorial limits” from the Bangkok Declaration of the Govt. of India & the NSCN(IM) on June 14, 2001.
Appeals from different quarters to the UNC to end the indefinite economic blockade went unheeded. The long hardships of the people provoked counter blockade. The State police force was paralyzed. The army and the central paramilitary forces remained amazingly silent. It was in that juncture that the UCM turned to S.C. Jamir, then Chief Minister of Nagaland to draw his personal attention to ensure safety of the drivers and the trucks which were stranded in Nagaland. Because at that point of time, any casualty to the drivers could ignite a violent clash between the tensed up communities in Manipur and elsewhere in the region.
Chief Minister Jamir was graceful and assured the UCM foolproof security for the drivers and the trucks. Nothing untoward happened. And that was the leadearship of Shri S.C. Jamir.
On the part of the Manipur government which was under President Rule, no initiative or step to end the blockade was noticed. In fact, the government was playing brinkmanship which was too uncivilized and totally unacceptable. And I did condemn the PR government for that.
Those were trying times. The credibility of the elected leaders were reduced to nil. But UCM was very lucky to steer clear Manipur from the precarious situation. It would be unfair and incomplete if I do not mention and put on record the contribution of Mr. Vero - the name I do not forget, the then President of Naga Hoho, the apex body of the Naga organizations in resolving the crisis. It was sometime before June 18, 2001 that I came in contact or rather I caught hold of Mr. Vero on phone and by phone only. I have not met him till today and our voice on the phone was our only recognition. It was during a crisis involving some Manipur drivers in Nagaland that I got in contact with him.
Mr. Vero, who had a soft but deep voice was quite understanding of the issues and problems which Manipur and Nagaland used to share. Whenever necessary I used to ask his cooperation. And he was helpful.
After that fateful day of June 18 and especially after the imposition of the indefinite economic blockade by the UNC I used to call Mr. Vero up whenever I felt necessary and asked him to see if he could do something to help maintain civility in the region. Ultimately when counter blockade suddenly raised the temperature I told him in quite strong words that unless the UNC did come to senses things may go out of hands and the UNC would be responsible. Mr. Vero understood my concern and the volatile situation as well.
That day, Mr. Vero told me he would call a meeting with the UNC at Kohima the next day and he would see what he could do to resolve the crisis. But, one thing he made clear to me was, there was no official communication between the UNC and the UCM and nothing should come out of it in the media. I understood his predicament and I agreed with him because whatever he and I were doing was in the interest, of the public of the region and of Manipur.
Two days after, the UNC lifted the blockade “on the advice of the Naga Hoho”. The crisis was resolved. Someone said, “ a Naga Keeps his words” and Mr. Vero kept his words. I had respect for him. And he deserved our recognition and appreciation.
Resolving issues and problems is not about talking tough. It is about understanding one’s own position and the stake involved. It is about understanding the adversary. It is about diplomacy. It is about finding avenues. It is about how much one can forgo one’s interests. It is about the courage to come to terms with the most adverse conditions, and, etc.
A public leader with great responsibility is expected to be statesmanlike while dealing in public. And more so, for a chief minister of a problematic state like Manipur it is all the more desired. Indeed, the Chief Minister embodies the first statesman and the first leader of the state.
FGN pays homage to Naga patriots Eno Shevohu Keyho
The Naga Nation observes the October 18th, as ‘Martyrs’ Day’ each year to pay homage in remembrance and honor of the thousands of Naga patriots and heroes who sacrificed their lives in defense of Nagaland sovereignty. 57 years ago, it was on this day in 1952 an aggressive Indian Armed Officer killed Naga leader Zasibito Nagi in the heart of Kohima town in broad day light when the Naga people were taking peaceful silent procession against the severe torture of a Naga boy by the Indian forces without any reason. This was followed by many more violent killings of Naga patriots by Indian hostilities.
Ever since India invaded Nagaland, mass massacres of Naga villagers started with the massacre of Yempang Village, Chang Region on November 15, 1954, massacre of Longpha Village, Ao Region on June 6, 1956 massacre of Settsü Village Ao Region, on June 16, 1956, massacre of Metikhrü Village, Pochuri Region on September 6, 1960. And the murder of Missionary Pelesato, whose death body was never found by the relatives, even for a proper burial and many more such cases.
For over half a century Naga people continued to suffer heavily in the hands of mighty India and Myanmar military tyranny where more than 100,000 men and women, young and old lives were lost only because of defending their homeland.
The war between India and Nagaland was never necessary or could have been averted if Indian successors to Mahatma Gandhi were not too ambitious about being conquerors. But the policy of Jawaharlal Nehru which turned futile that Nagaland could never be conquered by military might. And the subsequent adoption of divide and rule policy imitating their British masters helps them to prolong their occupation in Nagaland and use of money power on some few economically desperate sections of Nagas against the lawfully constituted Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) attempting to create confusion in our people’s mind. However, the Naga National stand is visibly gaining to be more crystallized as more pressures are asserted with evil agenda by the government of India.
The conflict between India and Nagaland is the longest conflict between two Nations in modern history. No conflict can be resolved unless both sides come to term and agree to what is – Black as Black and White as White. The Federal Government of Nagaland shall maintain peace in the land and peaceful resolution of all conflicts which will lead to peaceful co-existence between neighbors.
What ever may be the contemplating situation in the eyes of others, but today is the day for Nagas to remember our national Heroes looking deep into their sufferings and sacrifice for the cause of Naga Nation that we the living, may enjoy the richness of God given life and culture and tradition of our forefathers. Let us all rise up and re-dedicate our lives in the foot prints of our past Heroes to protect and preserve our rich culture, tradition and our National right.
May God bless Nagaland. Kuknalim.
Eno Shevohu Keyho,
Killo Kilonser, Federal Government of Nagaland

Army working on flushing out NE UG camps in Myanmar Operation at Loktak lake at any opportune moment: GOC 3 Corps
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 17 2009: Lt gen NK Singh, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, 3 Corps has said that operation at Loktak to flush out insurgents from the lake will be carried out again at any opportune moment.

He was replying to a journalist's question during a media interaction with the GOC on the occasion of releasing a book titled "3 Corp's Kaleidoscope: The North East Palette" at Rangapahar Military Station near Dimapur in Nagaland on the evening of October 15 .

The GOC said, it's true that the military operation carried out recently at the Loktak lake was a great success.

However, Loktak is not like any other lake where a boat can easily cover.

There are too many cultivations, and it's possible that some of the underground insurgents were still hiding out there.

But the Army is using sophisticated tracking system to keep track of their movement on the lake, he said.

Regarding the existence of camps of the insurgent outfits of Manipur in Myanmar, Lt Gen NK Singh said that there are different kinds of camps of the insurgent outfits in Myanmar-transit camps, permanent camps and training camps.

Some camps are there with sanction of local authority, he said.

The GOC, 3 Corps further said that Army has brought up the issue at various levels of the Myanmar authority.

The Myanmar government has been very supportive and cooperative.

The Chief of Army Staff, Gen Deepak Kapoor had been to Yangon, Myanmar on a three day visit from October 11 to 13 and had discussions with the highest level of authority there, Lt Gen NK Singh informed the journalists from different parts of the North Eastern region.

He further said that some UG camps which were set up near the India-Myanmar international border withdrew far back into Myanmar territory due to operations launched by the security forces recently.

The GOC did not rule out launching a major operation along with the cooperation of Myanmar authority to flush out the insurgent camps of the North East in Myanmar.

Expressing sadness over the current crisis in Manipur which came about after July 23 incident of Khwairamband market, Lt Gen NK Singh said that prior to July 23, there was good progress in Manipur in respect counter-insurgency operations.

But due to the developments that followed the incident, the situation in Manipur is somewhat bad.

He lamented that the students of Manipur valley have not been able to attend school due to the class boycott stir called by a few student organisations for over one month now.

However, the Government of Manipur is opening new channels to resolve the crisis.

Hopefully, it will be over soon, the GOC said adding that once the problem is resolved, the Army and Para Military organisations will try to bring the situation in Manipur to that which prevailed prior to July 23 .

It may be mentioned here that 3 Corps looks after the security aspects including counter-insurgency operations and protection of territorial integrity of India in six North Eastern states namely, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Southern Assam.

The GOC, 3 Corps said that by and large, the situation in Tripura is normal.

In Arunachal Pradesh also, the situation is normal.

The recent assembly election was peaceful.

The voter turn out was really large.

In Mizoram, there is complete peace, he said.

In North Cachar Hills in southern Assam, the leadership and cadres of DHD(J) had surrendered.

The security forces are dominating the areas there, he said.

In respect of Nagaland, the Union Home Secretary, GK Pillai was in the state recently.

A political package is being prepared by the Government of India, and it will be ready by the end of November.

The Government of India is sincere in arriving at a solution, Lt Gen Singh said.

He clarified that the ceasefire with the NSCN-IM is effective only in Nagaland.

Actions are taken and NSCN-IM cadres are arrested elsewhere.

The NSCN-IM and other groups are using Arunachal Pradesh as their trasit areas, he said.

Replying to a question from a journalist about the whereabouts of ULFA supremo Paresh Baruah, Lt Gen Singh said, all reports about him being in China or India-Myanmar border or elsewhere are mostly speculative and not authentic.

There are agents tracking him.

There is no report of Paresh Baruah having official contact with China.

But there could be clandestine contacts between him and certain agents, the GOC said.

Before the media interaction, Lt Gen NK Singh released a 240-page book containing well-researched articles and breath-taking photographs on people, cultures and region of the six North Eastern states.

The book, a special edition, which is not for sale, was published by Headquarters 3 Corps.

The photographs were taken by Kunal Verma and Dipti Bhalla and also by Ministry of Defence and 13 Mechanised Infantry (18 Rajput).

The team leader is Brig Souresh Bhattacharya, VSM.
‘Nagaland cannot always thrive by bargaining with Central Government’ Our Correspondent Morung
Kohima | October 17 : Minister for planning & co-ordination, veterinary & animal husbandry, evaluation and parliamentary affairs T R Zeliang stated that Nagaland cannot always thrive on by bargaining with the central government basing on Article 371 (A) and underscore the need to explore avenue for generating internal revenue. “How long can we keep on bargaining with the Centre under Article 371 (A)? We have to think of generating our own revenue,” minister said while addressing the general conference of Planning Machinery Service Association here Friday.
Recounting the implementation of the Look East Policy, the minister rued that though the policy was comprehensive in nature, no tangible project has been accorded to the north east region under the policy and people have began to lost faith. He, however, expressed hoped that under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh the centre will be able to do more under the ongoing Vision 2020 policy for the north east region.
He also expressed the need to rectify the Vision 2020 guidelines so as to make it more applicable and practical in the North East region. “There are certain guidelines which need to change to the suits the region. Giving money will not be the problem, but the guidelines will be the problem if not properly rectify to suit the hill region,” the minister asserted.
Stating that the planning department can change and transform the face of the state, the Minister called upon the planning officers to have proper planning, have all the district data on their fingers tips and prepare accurate report of their respective districts so as to make the schemes and projects genuine and a reality. He also urged upon the planning officers to update themselves with latest technology especially e-governance and have the will power to achieve the vision.

Cop alert on Ulfa sneak-in bid - City arrest clue to strategy A STAFF REPORTER The Telegraph
Guwahati, Oct. 17: Police today revealed that members of Ulfa’s once-lethal 28 battalion were taking shelter in the capital city in the guise of employees of private institutions and using these to dump arms and ammunition.
The police also sounded a warning about the possibility of attacks by those rebels who have evaded arrest so far.
The new development came to light after the arrest of five militants in a series of raids conducted by Kamrup police in various parts of the city since yesterday.
While three militants were arrested on Friday, two more Ulfa cadres were apprehended today.
While one of the militants apprehended today, Dipankar Gogoi, was working as a chowkidar in a private school, another militant, Anuj Gogoi, was “kitchen helper” at a hotel in the city.
Yesterday, police arrested Vijay Lakshmi Hazarika, Pranay Baruah and Babu Bora from a rented house at Gandhi Basti.
One pistol and ammunition were recovered from them.
The trio was engaged in small-time jobs in private institutions.
The police said that Dipankar had confessed to keeping arms and ammunition in the school.
“A few grenades, which Dipankar had kept in the school, were handed over to one Bubu Konwar, another Ulfa militant, only a couple of days back,” a police official said.
Bubu, the police said quoting the confession of Dipankar, had been staying in Dimapur but visited Guwahati frequently.
“Bubu usually travelled by train. He left for Dimapur a couple of days back,” the official said.
The official further said that it was the fear of getting caught in Upper Assam that was making the 28 battalion cadres shift base to the city.
“The 28 battalion cadres are easily identified by the members of the A and C companies of the battalion who declared a ceasefire last year. The B company cadres have shifted to the capital city,” the official said.
Sources said Ulfa had restructured its 28 battalion soon after the A and C companies came overground last year with Bijoy Chinese heading the battalion. Most of the cadres, including Chinese, are camping in Myanmar and a few at temporary camps in Nagaland, backed by the NSCN-K.
An army officer engaged in counter-insurgency operation in Upper Assam said there was every possibility of the 28 battalion’s cadres taking shelter in the capital city.
“Apart from making extortion demands over phone to a few businessmen, Ulfa activities have almost come to a standstill in Upper Assam in recent times,” he said.
The officer said that security forces had details about the cadres of the 28 battalion. “Most of the cadres are in Myanmar or Nagaland and those few who are in the state are not in Upper Assam now,” he added.
Kidnap heat on NDFB - Joint operation launched to trace Assam official OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph

Security risk: A stretch of the East-West corridor. File picture
Kokrajhar, Oct. 17: A combined search operation has been launched to rescue the senior official working on the East-West corridor project who was abducted by suspected anti-talks faction of the NDFB at gunpoint yesterday.
The superintendent of police, Kokrajhar, P.K. Dutta, today said an operation by a joint team of police, army and the CRPF was being carried out to rescue P. Krishna Rao, abducted around 9.15am. There is, however, no report of any breakthrough yet.
He said though it was difficult to find out the identity of the organisation or group behind the abduction, “NDFB is the prime suspect”.
Rao, a project manager of Gayatri-East Coast Insulation (Gayatri ECI), was supervising work on the East-West corridor project at Karigaon Joypur in Kokrajhar when he was whisked away by five motor-cycle-borne youths.
The militants also fired three rounds in the air when the workers at the construction site tried to resist them.
The kidnappers fled north along National Highway 31C that leads to the Bhutan border through the dense Ripu-Chirang forest.
Rao, who hails from Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, is a diabetes patient with high blood pressure. He has been living at Kajalgaon in Chirang with his wife and two children for the past three years.
In July last year, three officials, including an engineer, a contractor and a mason of the company, were abducted. They were, however, released after the company reportedly paid the ransom amount demanded by a militant group.
The officials of the construction firm are undecided over the next course of action and are praying for Rao’s safe release.
“We are yet to decide our next course of action. A decision will be taken tomorrow. The higher authorities in Delhi have been apprised of the incident,” the deputy general manager of the Gayatri ECI (JV), S.N. Raju, told this correspondent over phone.
Gayatri ECI (JV) has undertaken the National Highways Authority of India project for construction of a four-lane highway from Kachugaon in Kokrajhar to Rakhaldubi in Bongaigaon district, covering 63 km.
Rebels held: Two NDFB militants were held by security forces in Chirang district today, official sources said, according to a PTI report from Guwahati.
The militants, Uday Basumatary and Minu Basumatary, were apprehended by patrolling CRPF personnel and later handed over to police.
The security forces seized a pistol and some incriminating documents from the arrested duo, sources added.

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10/19/2009: "Few guidelines for G.K Pillai T.L Angami Morung"