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01/06/2010: "Press Statement Naga Army"
Press Statement
Apropos the January 2 incident, much has been hyped about, blaming the NSCN in Toto without considering the nature of the incident. Plainly stating, the NNC (Accordist group) is wholly responsible for creating the situation leading to the shootout. They are the aggressors and we are acting only in retaliation. All conscious Nagas should note that the group is not a signatory to the Covenant of Hope for Naga Reconciliation. Therefore, the question of ‘breaching trust’ does not arise here.
In the first place, these few hardcore fanatics are the ones who hailed the infamous Shillong Accord that literally razed to the ground the dream of building a Naga nation state. Now at this crucial time when all Nagas, realizing the folly of the past, try to come together as one people with one vision in spite of internal differences, they hold fast unto their vain glories and remain indifferent to the common aspiration of the people. Ironically, in their desperate attempt to revive NNC which they had buried, they are trying to entice the people once again by organizing a public gathering at Kijümetouma village in commemoration of Naga Army raising day. This is another ploy to undermine the current reconciliation process. We are aware of their observing functions in the so called “peace camps” and “transit camps” to which we shall not interfere. However, organizing such meetings at the very nose of our camps is a direct challenge to us and we shall never tolerate to their expansionist policy. The simple truth is that they are not for the Nagas until they condemn the Shillong Accord and stop associating themselves with the adversaries. As such our action is justified.
We do not take pleasure in killing another Naga and we reiterate our commitment to press on towards Naga reconciliation. However, our message of condolence should not be taken for pleading guilty. In this regard, the recent press statement from PRO Naga Army should not be misinterpreted as a sign of regret for our action. Those antagonists who went unheeded to our sincere approach to subside the situation are responsible for the loss of life.
Sd/-
Lt. General Ng. Markson VC
Longvibu, Naga Army
