Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton urges restraint, dialogue and lawful mechanisms after violence and arson in Maova village, Chümoukedima.
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DIMAPUR — Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton has appealed for restraint and urged communities to rely on lawful mechanisms following incidents of violence and arson reported in Maova village in Chümoukedima district.
In a press release issued on Friday, the deputy chief minister, who also holds the Home and Border Affairs portfolios, expressed concern over the incident and called upon all involved to exercise restraint and allow peace to be restored through lawful means.
He urged them to step back from confrontation and place their trust in “the established mechanisms of dialogue, customary law, and district administration,” stating that these institutions exist to resolve disputes of this nature without harm to any community.
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Patton noted with relief that the situation has since been brought under control by the authorities and urged all parties to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.
He also called on the administration to ensure continued security in the area and to act swiftly and impartially in addressing the grievances of those affected.