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‘India lacks sincerity to resolve NE issues’ morungexpress

Dimapur, January 18 (MExN): The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) which has a ceasefire with the Government of India since the year 1997 has pointed out that the lack of sincerity and political will power is one of the inherent problems with India and also that Delhi’s dealing with a plethora of issues in the Northeast was smeared with “insincerity”.
The NSCN (IM) today said it was “surprised” at being linked with a Meghalaya insurgent outfit “Hynniewtrep Liberation Force” (HLF) and blamed Indian intelligence agencies for instigating or creating “new groups to be used against another.”
An NSCN note today termed as surprising the “appearance of the so-called Hynniewtrep Liberation Force (HLF) from nowhere and the alleged link with NSCN”. The note appended by “col.” Levi “PRO, Naga army,” asserted that the NSCN’s name was ‘too big a name’ under the present Indo-Naga political peace process to be used in such manner. “It is all the more painful for the NSCN to know that that some criminal minded individuals are exploiting its name for meeting vested interests.”
It asserted that the NSCN believed in the existence of peaceful socio-political atmosphere in its neighboring states and to create any problem or unrest was ‘least’ in its program. “That is never the culture of NSCN and shall never be in future as well”, it stated while terming as unfortunate what was happening in Meghalaya.
The NSCN (IM) explained that the northeast region is where the Intelligence Bureau and Research and Analysis Wing played their game very smartly. “These two agencies have so far played their game with great precision. One revolutionary group was instigated against another or they create new groups to be used against another.” The Naga group said that in Meghalaya the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was alive and possessing the potential to make its presence felt to drive home the point of its resistance. “The possibility of HLF as the creation of IB and RAW to counter HNLC is highly suspected,” the NSCN (IM) claimed.
The NSCN (IM) acknowledged Meghalaya’s capital Shillong as the most sought educational centre in northeast, and so the necessity of maintaining peaceful atmosphere throughout the year. “Unfounded allegation against NSCN’s program to bring unrest in Meghalaya need to be dispelled,” it stated.
In ceasefire with the Government of India since the year 1997 the NSCN (IM) further said that the lack of sincerity and political will power is one of the inherent problems with India. Delhi’s dealing with a plethora of issues in the Northeast was smeared with “insincerity” the NSCN (IM) stated.
NSCN (IM) rubbishes HLF link
India’s response to the aspiration of the Nagas is upsetting to say the least, the group said. “Lack of sincerity and political will power is the inherent problem with India. But NSCN endured it because of its faith in the peaceful solution of Indo-Naga political issue that has been hanging unsolved for more than 60 years”, the note stated.
The NSCN (IM) nevertheless expressed optimism that the historical and political rights of the Nagas remain fresh and this is the reason why the political struggle of the Nagas had sustained despite numerous obstacles. “The government of India was found wanting in numerous ways,” the statement explained while alleging that India was creating “delaying blocks” and the deliberate delaying tactics indulged by India was nothing new.
“No doubt, the records will show that India’s dealing with the Northeast issue is smeared with insincerity, and Indo-Naga issue is just another issue where the government of India is trying to handle in the manner that does not befit the historical status that has been reflected by the NSCN during the last 12 years of Indo-Naga peace process.”

Understand Nagas aspirations: NPMHR Nagaland Page

Dimapur, January 18: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has called upon both India and Burma (Myanmar) as well as all agencies involved in the Naga issue to understand the Nagas and their aspirations.
"…you have nothing to lose by understanding the Nagas and their aspirations in their right perspectives," said a press statement issued from the NPMHR Secretariat through its secretary general Dr N Venuh.
According to the NPMHR by understanding the Nagas aspirations in their right perspectives, both India and Burma can enhance their respective abilities to deal with issues relating to people's aspiration, which it said "is a very loud reality even within the present context of dissenting voices in many parts of both India and Burma."
The NPMHR also voiced disapproval against anti-people legislations such as the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and many others, and reminded the people in power how "draconian laws" and arrogant attitudes have only alienated even people who were contented with their given situations. "We would caution, even today, anti-people policies whether in economic or environment, social or health etc. are mushrooming and will gradually create divisions that may destroy even the existing good and conducive relationships amongst various sections of people."
Taking an in-depth overview of the socio-political situation of the Nagas in its general assembly held at Dimapur on January 16 last, the NPMHR statement informed that the assembly lauded the recent initiative of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), and pledged its fullest support and endeavor to compliment in whatever ways in its journey of common hope. (Page News Service)

GPRN/NSCN names culprit DIMAPUR, JAN 19 (NPN):

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Following reports of extortion demand of Rs.2,50,000 made on one businessman identified as Jawai at Rengmapani on January 10, the GPRN/NSCN said its investigation led to one ‘apt’ Chenithung of Morakjo village under Lotha region .
According to a statement issued by the ministry of information and publicity(MIP) of the GPRN/NSCN , Chenithung was its former activist who later defected to the NSCN(I-M) along with ‘pte’Enibemo Lotha of the same village after the extortion with some amount of money and one AK rifle.
The MIP said the extortion was masterminded by Chenithung, the second-in-command and who was given charge of the Naga army mobile vigilance party of the area, as the superior officer was away on medical leave.
“Capt. Chenithung detailed and ordered his subordinates to extort money from the businessman,” it said and adding that an amount of Rs. 2, 50,000/- was submitted to him by the subordinates. It was informed that Rs 3,000/- each were offered as duty expenditures to those who brought the money and the rest amount was kept with him (Chenithung).
“Giving lame excuse to make good his escape with the extorted money, the 2 i/c left the mobile Naga Army party after a couple of days” and soon defected to Hebron Camp taking along with him “Pte.” Enibemo Lotha, also of Morakjo Village, Lotha Region, the remaining cash and one AK Rifle.
The GPRN/NSCN said he was received by at Wokha by Joseph, who also defected to Hebron camp some years back.
Describing the act as a “treachery of the highest order” the GPRN/NSCN said the Naga Army has “no use of such unprincipled men whose patriotism melts at the sight of money.” The GPRN/NSCN said that the aggrieved business community and the leaders of Rengma Pani area may therefore demand “Capt.” Chenithung, who is now at Hebron camp, to return the amount forcibly taken from the businessman.
Meanwhile, the GPRN/NSCN issued discharge orders to “Major” Hukato Zhimomi, bearing Naga Army no. 008889, son of Zhukiye Zhimomi, of Xukhepu Village, Sumi Region and “Private” Shitovi, bearing Naga Army No. 17405, son of Shihoto, of Nikhekhu Village, UT I on grounds of ill health.
NSCN-IM instigating unrest in NC Hills: Justice on Trial Eastern Mirror
GUWAHATI, JAN 19: An independent Inquiry into the ethnic unrest in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district last year has held NSCN-IM cadres mostly responsible
for the tension that had dominated the district.
The lack of development helped the insurgents to gain foot and unleash terror in the district, a report prepared on the basis of the visits of a fact-finding committee of Justice on Trial, an NGO said, according to a report .
The final report, along with recommendations, was submitted to Governor JB Patnaik today by Justice SM Soni, president of Justice on Trial, and a former judge and Lokayukta, Gujarat, and Justice MV Tamaskar, chairman of the fact-finding committee and former Haryana High Court judge.
Briefing reporters after meeting the Governor, Justice Soni said, ‘’The enquiry dealt with the ethic unrest cases between February 2007 to July 2009, though the earlier prevailing tension was also considered.’’ Informing on the findings of the committee, Justice Tamaskar said, ‘’The attacks were not started only by the Zeme Nagas and Dimasas but by active participation of the NSCN-IM who assaulted the villagers.’’ He claimed that the NSCN-IM was providing training to the DHD faction, known as Black Widow, which had been mostly responsible for spreading terror in the district.
‘’The NSCN-IM has been training not just the Black Widow militants, but almost every militant group of NE,’’ he added.
Justice Tamaskar also claimed that victims of the unrest who were interviewed by his team maintained that the assaulters had pressurised them to convert to Christianity.
The fact-finding committee also took note of the lack of development of the district and urged the government to expedite development to counter terror.
Centre keeping close watch on NE scene Nagaland page

GUWAHATI, January 18: Though the level of violence in almost all the States of the Northeast region has come down in recent months, the Centre is still keeping a close watch on the situation and the security forces are yet to lower their guards.
Highly placed official sources told The Assam Tribune that the level of violence is not an indicator of improvement of the overall situation and pointed out that there have been instances in the past when the level of violence came down only to see the militants bouncing back again. "One can say that the situation has improved only when there is durable peace in the area," sources pointed out.
It is reported that a substantial portion of development funds is going to the coffers of the militant groups, which is another area of concern and so far only the case relating to siphoning off of Rs 1 crore from the NC Hills Autonomous Council was handed over to the National Investigating Agency (NIA).
Sources said that the Centre provided Rs 84,000 crore to the NE States in the 10th Five Year Plan and Rs 43,000 crore in the first two years of the Eleventh Plan and security forces believe that some amounts of that money boosted the coffers of the militant groups. However, it is impossible to ascertain exactly how much of development funds went to the militant groups, sources added.
Sources said that at present the situation in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland remains cause of concern, while the situation in Tripura improved considerably with militancy on the wane and Meghalaya managing to deal with the situation to a great extent.
Though the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) suffered serious setbacks in recent months following crackdown by the Government of Bangladesh, the outfit cannot be written off as the military wing leaders of the outfit, including its commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah, are still at large. Sources said that the strength of ULFA was reduced to a great extent following the arrests of its top leaders, including chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa. However, several dreaded members of the outfit, including Drishti Rajkhowa and Antu Chowdang, are still in Bangladesh and the Government of the neighbouring country are yet to take any step to hand them over to India. Moreover, the Government of Bangladesh is yet to give any assurance on India's request to hand over ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia, who is still in the custody of the Government of Bangladesh, while another hardcore militant, Derhagra Sarania, known to be close aide of Paresh Baruah, who was picked up in November, is yet to be handed over.
Sources revealed that the ULFA is also maintaining its bases, including the headquarter of the 28 battalion, in Myanmar and despite assurances, the Government of Myanmar is yet to launch any concerted operation to evict the camps. Though Assam Rifles has been entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the international border with Myanmar, it is not possible to seal every inch of the border because of the terrain. Sources said that according to intelligence inputs, Paresh Baruah, who is now in China, visited the Kachin area of Myanmar on several occasions to strengthen ULFA's ties with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).
The situation in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area also remains an area of concern because of the spurt of acts of violence by members of the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB). Though the outfit suffered severe setbacks last year, a number of hardcore members of the outfit are still at large and they are capable of striking back, sources said.
The situation in North Cachar Hills improved considerably following surrender of weapons by the members of the DHD(J), commonly known as the Black Widow group, but the Centre is keeping a close watch on the situation to ascertain whether lasting peace is seen in the Hill district.
The emergence of new militant groups in Assam is also an area of concern as members of a newly formed outfit, United Tribal Liberation Army managed to overrun a police post in Cachar recently to take away a number of sophisticated weapons.
Sources said that reports of extortions by militant groups under cease-fire agreement is viewed seriously by the Government and the issue has been taken up strongly with the leaders of such groups. There have also been instances of the groups under cease-fire procuring weapons and recruiting new members.
Official sources admitted that there has been no improvement of the situation in Manipur and the militant groups are still enjoying support of a large number of people. Though both factions of the NSCN are under cease-fire agreement, factional clashes between the members of the NSCN(I-M) and NSCN(K) resulted in disturbance in the State and both factions are openly collecting "tax" from all sections of people, sources said. (Courtesy: AT)

Three Daimary boys killed OUR BUREAU The telegraph
Kokrajhar/Guwahati, Jan. 19: Security forces gunned down three militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland in two separate incidents since last evening in Kokrajhar district.
A joint team of police and army killed two militants of the Daimary faction in an encounter with a joint at Bongshijhora in Kokrajhar around noon today. The forces had also killed an anti-talks NDFB rebel at Amlaiguri under Salakati police station around 9pm yesterday.
The two militants killed today were identified as Sanjab Brahma, 26, from Udalguri and Atul Brahma alias Onkhwma, 30, from Kokrajhar while the rebel killed last evening was identified as Ananta Brahma alias Posima, 30, from the Kochugaon area in Kokrajhar district.
A senior army official today said based on specific inputs about the movement of militants in the Bongshijhora area under Parbhatjhora subdivision, a team of police and the army had launched a search operation around 10.30am.
“As we were cordoning a house, two militants emerged and started fleeing while firing at the security forces. They also hurled two grenades,” the official said.
According to him, the two militants were later gunned down at a jungle around 250 metres from the house.
An AK-47 rifle, a Chinese grenade, one magazine and some ammunition were recovered from their possession.
The team also recovered documents belonging to the outfit, including letters and extortion notes in a subsequent raid at another house.
The official said though some persons were picked up in this connection on suspicion, they did not appear to be NDFB cadres.
“The operation was called off at 4pm,” he said.
On the other hand, an Italian-made 9mm pistol, one magazine and some ammunition were recovered from Ananta Brahma.
Sources said based on a tip-off, a joint team of the police and the army had laid an ambush in the Amlaiguri area when two NDFB militants had come to the village to collect money yesterday. While Ananta was killed, the other rebel escaped under cover of darkness.
ULFA against autonomy By our Staff Reporter Sentinel
GUWAHATI, Jan 19: The ULFA today came down heavily on, what it said, so-called intellectuals of the State who are vocal against constitutional amendment so as to accommodate the rights of the seven north-eastern States. The outfit also expressed its opinion against autonomy which, it feels, will only divide the State. In its mouthpiece, Freedom, the outfit hit out at the State Government for its failure to punish the “secret killers”. The ULFA mouthpiece also said that the outfit would continue to attack the BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, BRO and other security forces.
Two rebels killed, 4 captured From our Correspondent Sentinel
KOKRAJHAR, Jan 19: Two NDFB militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces on Tuesday and four more arrested with weapons and explosives. A joint team of Assam police commandos and Army soldiers raided Bhanshijhara village in Kokrajhar district where two NDFB cadres were shot dead. Three women cadres and a male militant were also captured by the security forces.