DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union
(DNSU) has strongly condemned the heinous and cowardly act of abduction,
assault and intimidation perpetrated against four innocent individuals,
including a student, in the early hours of Tuesday in Thahekhu village,
Dimapur.
In an update, DNSU stated that it was deeply disturbed and
alarmed by the involvement of certain individuals claiming affiliation with
Naga political groups in the egregious incident. It has termed the use of
firearms, including AK-47s and pistols, to intimidate and abduct innocent
citizens as utterly unacceptable and a blatant disregard for the rule of law.
DNSU reiterated its long-standing stance that no Naga
political group should ever use firearms against students. Describing students
as the future of society, the union stated that it is the responsibility of all
stakeholders to ensure their safety and well-being.
“If those entrusted with the responsibility of protecting
our citizens do not understand the purpose of holding a gun, which is to
protect and serve, not to intimidate and harm, then they need to quit their
job,” the union said. It demanded that all stakeholders should respect the
sanctity of student life and refrain from using violence or intimidation
against them.
Meanwhile, DNSU has demanded the authorities take immediate
and stringent action against the perpetrators by ensuring that they are brought
to justice and booked under relevant penal laws. It expressed full trust in the
police department’s ability to investigate the incident impartially and deliver
justice to the victims.
“However, we caution that failing to bring justice to the
victims will lead to a catastrophic loss of hope in the law among the citizens
and the student community. Any untoward incident that may arise from the
authorities’ inaction will be solely the responsibility of the concerned
authorities and the stakeholders of the group involved,” it added.
DNSU urged upon all stakeholders, including political
parties, to condemn such acts of violence and intimidation and to ensure that
their affiliates and supporters uphold the law and respect the rights of all
citizens.
It further expressed solidarity with the victims and their
families and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident to prevent
such occurrences in the future.
