Business Association of Nagas (BAN) praises Nagaland Police crackdown on NSCN-K extortion, says decisive action restores security, confidence and rule of law.
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DIMAPUR — The Business Association of Nagas (BAN) on Thursday hailed the Nagaland government and police for what it described as a decisive blow against extortion and lawlessness, following the arrest of some key operatives of NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) faction involved in recent abduction and extortion cases.
In a statement, BAN expressed appreciation to the Home minister and the law enforcement agencies under the leadership of the director general of police (DGP), terming the operation a “landmark moment” for justice, security and the restoration of public confidence.
It stated that the action sends a clear signal that intimidation and criminality will not be tolerated, and reflects the kind of leadership the business community has long sought.
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BAN also commended the Western Sumi frontal organisations for issuing a firm ultimatum demanding accountability, saying it underscored a growing public demand for responsibility and moral clarity within Naga society.
“Their call resonates deeply with the aspirations of every Naga citizen who values dignity over domination, service over self-interest.
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“The Naga political struggle was born out of a quest for dignity not to incubate a parasitic elite that feeds on the sweat of businesses. This parasitic attitude is the single greatest hurdle to our state's economic prosperity,” the statement read.
It asserted that extortion, intimidation and kidnapping have severely damaged Nagaland’s economy, driven away investors, crippled businesses and stifled youth potential. “Extortion is not resistance, intimidation is not revolution, and kidnapping is not nationalism,” it said.
BAN acknowledged the unconditional apology issued by the group involved but maintained that coercive tactics cannot be justified as political or social agendas.
The association also welcomed the installation of surveillance CCTV systems under a public-private partnership framework, reminding that it had long been a key demand of BAN and civil society groups, and credited the police leadership for advancing the initiative.
Calling on all hohos, civic bodies and civil society organisations to speak out against forces harming the people and the economy, BAN reiterated its commitment to reporting grievances through lawful channels and warned against taking the law into one’s own hands.