Various organisations condemn Saturday killing
A Staff Reporter
Dimapur, February 8
The district administration continued clamping CrPC 144 in Kiphire town on Monday though there was a marked improvement of situation a day after the mob violence. Sources said that no untoward incidents were witnessed on Monday inspite of the uneasy calm that was prevailed in the town.
Meanwhile, in the aftermath of killing of couple while travelling in a vehicle by two motorbike-riding assailants in Tuensang district on Saturday evening, various organizations have strongly condemned the cold blooded murder and appealed to the government to immediately arrest the culprits and punish as per the law of the land.
Nagaland Baptist Church Council
Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has expressed deep concern over the worsening situation in Kiphire and Shamator following the brutal killing of a man and his wife on the road between the two towns on February 6.
“The cold-blooded killing was most foul and the Church shares the public’s outrage that the four children have so suddenly lost their parents forcing them to face the future un-prepared. In addition the killer’s obvious disregard for the possible dangerous consequences of their provocative crime is deeply disturbing in the given situation of long standing unresolved conflicts,” a statement issued by NBCC today said and added, countless families across Nagaland and beyond are carrying the four children in their thoughts and prayers that God will preserve their hearts and minds and the shock and grief they have sustained may not damaged them.
“NBCC with the church leaders of the tribes involved is doing all the church can do, paying the closest attention to the crisis fully conscious and the sensitive relationships that Kiphire people also content with at all times,” the statement said.
The church appealed to all communities to realize that “whatever our difference maybe, all of us are on the same boat and if the boat goes down all of us go down with it.” NBCC called upon all to think and carry the task together so that difficulties make all better human beings. NBCC also called upon the state government and its district authorities to act speedily with firmness and fairness in a manner expected of them. “Vicious deeds of some must not lead to generalize prejudice and demonization of their entire tribes or communities. Nothing is more dangerous for the Nagas at this time.”
Nagaland GB Federation
condemns
Nagaland GB Federation vehemently condemned the killing of T. Alemba Sangtam and Naro, a Naga couple on the way to Kiphiri by the unidentified armed miscreants and termed it as inhuman and cowardly crime that has brought shame to the Naga society which deserved strong condemnation from one and all. The federation strongly appealed to the government of Nagaland to investigate and leave no stone unturned to bring justice to the victims and bring the situation under control.
Further, NGBF President Shaleem Konyak, General Secretary Shikuto Zalipu and I & P Secretary Akhu Naga urged the GBs associations of Kiphiri and Tuensang districts to extend all the possible help and co-operation to the concerned district administration and do the needful to prevent further escalation of the situation, and also appealed to the public not to opt for any kind of destructive measure. NGBF also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.
ENLU condemns killing and arson
The Eastern Nagaland Legislators Union (ENLU) today held an emergency meeting at the residence of ENLU Convenor and Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Minister P.Longon to take stock of the situation arising out of the killing of the couple near Yayi bridge under Shamator subdivision, Tuensang and aftermath of Kiphire town incident on Sunday where several houses were burnt and vehicles set-on fire.
A press statement issued by ENLU convenor P. Longon, strongly condemned the cold blooded murder and the arson that followed.
The ENLU said, at a time when the Naga people are yearning for peace, such incidents should not hamper the tranquility and called upon the communities to maintain peace.
Further, the ENLU urged not to take law in their hands and that should not be on tribal issue. “All community leaders should come forward and help each other in resolving the problem. All must live as united Naga brothers and sisters for the betterment of Naga society.”
The ENLU also offered deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and called upon the law enforcing agencies to immediately arrest the culprits who were responsibility for the shooting incident and arson and to award befitting punishment according to the law of the land.
Sangtam Peoples’ Forum:
Sangtam peoples’ Forum Dimapur District (SPFDD) while condemning the murder, appealed to the government agency to immediately arrest the culprits and punish as per the law of the land. SPFDD conveyed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to give them strength to bear the tragic loss.
Naga Council Dimapur:
The Naga Council Dimapur strongly condemned the barbaric inhuman act and expressed shock at the incident that happened under ENPO area which was declared as peace zone. The Naga Council urged to the responsible tribal body to assist the law enforcement agencies and administrator to immediately investigate and book those responsible for the killing of innocent lives before situation turns bad to worse.
The council expressed deepest heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed souls to rest in eternal peace.
Sangtam Union Chumukidema:
Sangtam Union Chumukidema strongly condemned the killing, such kind of barbaric act is totally unacceptable in the state where government, NGOs and all tribals are trying to bring peace and tranquillity among the Nagas.
The Sangtam Union Chumukidema urged the state government to arrest the culprits and punish as per the law without much delay, and conveyed its condolence to the victims’ families and prayed that Almighty God grant them solace
K. Therie:
NPCC President K. Therie strongly condemned the cold blooded killing of a nurse and a teacher on the way to Kipheri from Shamator. “What harm could they do to the world? The Lord shall surely rest them in peace.”
Therie said, “The Government is fully aware of the tension and frequent killings that have taken place in the area. The elected leaders are aware of the situation and it is the responsibility of the government of the day to maintain public order according to the constitutional provisions. However, the government has been sleeping over the problems of the area for too long. Killing of student and entrepreneurs have taken place in Dimapur in broad daylight too. We do not like the application of Art. 356 but if the state cannot provide safety and security to the people, they should give up voluntarily to enable the people to elect a government that may provide safety and security.”
NSF condemns
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has strongly condemned the “inhuman act and heinous offence of killing” of an innocent couple on February 6 evening near Kiphire by unidentified miscreants.
While urging upon the law enforcing agencies to render all efforts and book the perpetrators of the incident, the federation in a release, also made a fervent appeal to all the concerned citizens to refrain from undertaking any activities which might aggravate the situation further rather than containing it.
The NSF also stated that with the ensuing HSLC and HSSLC examination, a conducive environment for the student community to prepare and appear for their examination should not be hampered under any circumstances.
Meanwhile, the federation has conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family members.
