Angami Youth Organisation condemns the IED blast near Khuzama and demands a high-level investigation.
DIMAPUR —The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has condemned the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that occurred on National Highway-2 near Khuzama village on September 11, and demanded a transparent, high-level investigation to uncover the motive and identify those responsible.
In a press statement, the organisation described the incident as an act of violence that posed a direct threat to public safety, peace and the rule of law.
It stated that national highways are the lifelines of the region, vital for the daily movement of civilians, students, patients and essential goods.
The organisation said that targeting the public with explosives demonstrated a disregard for human life and an attempt to instil fear and disrupt normalcy among peaceful citizens.
While initial reports could not ascertain the involvement of any particular terrorist organisation or group, the AYO said the circumstances surrounding the explosion raised serious questions.
It stated that the timing and location of the incident pointed towards a deliberate attempt to create panic, destabilise the prevailing atmosphere or serve vested interests.
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The organisation demanded that a transparent, high-level investigation be initiated to establish the exact motive and identify the perpetrators behind the incident.
It also called for enhanced security along inter-state borders, including the deployment of advanced security measures and year-round maintenance of records of vehicles and persons crossing the borders.
The organisation urged citizens to remain calm and vigilant and report any suspicious movements. It further stated that individuals intending to disrupt peaceful coexistence had no place in a civilised society and called upon the public to join hands in protecting their peace and livelihoods.