NATT commends police action in kidnapping case, urges strict implementation of ceasefire rules and relocation of CF offices from business hubs.
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DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Arecanut Traders and Transport (NATT) has lauded the role of the Nagaland Police under the leadership of Nagaland Director General of Police Rupin Sharma and Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Aotula T Imchen in handling the kidnapping of its member and Head GB of Vikuho village, Kiyeto Zhimomi, while urging the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) to relocate ceasefire monitoring offices from business hubs.
In a press statement, the NATT appealed to the law enforcement agency not to leave any stone unturned to arrest all the culprits at the earliest.
It requested the competent authority to sincerely enforce the resolution of April 26, 2024: “Strict implementation of ground rules of ceasefire and that the culprits will be booked under NSA and detained outside the States,” as announced by Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton in his official statement at the cabinet meeting.
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The NATT stated it earnestly believes such strict and resolute action will deter future crimes.
The NATT acknowledged the positive role played by the Western Sümi Hoho, Western Sümi Kukami Hoho, and Western Sümi Youth Front, and all the civil society organisations (CSOs) in handling the issues at the forefront. It also stated that the overwhelming condemnation and contribution from different CSOs are heartwarming in times of trial.
It further thanked the business community and its frontal organisations under the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Business Association of Nagas for openly condemning this “terrorist act”. The NATT expressed humility at the prayer and support from the general public and stated that it continues to seek prayer and support as they resist the social evils that have plagued the Naga national movement.
The NATT also acknowledged the active role contributed by the Assam Rifles in this issue. It stated that taking the innocent victim from one place to another blindfolded while ruthlessly beating him is evident enough that serious crimes, including breaching of the Ceasefire (CF) ground rule, have been committed inside their CF Office.
On the issues of taxation and “unimaginable demand” by various NPG, the members stood firm on the public resolution of October 31, 2013, “One Government, One Tax”. The traders decided to strictly abide by this public resolution.
The members of NATT also drew the attention of all the NPG not to accept the suspended cadres in their organisation and reminded all NPG that this will only tarnish their organisation.
“Criminals are criminals; they should be in jail, not in your fold,” it stated, requesting all warring groups to adhere to the CF ground rules and let the business community thrive.
The organisation requested the chairman and members of the CFMG to reconsider allotting ceasefire monitoring offices near business hubs and towns, stating that there is no logic for establishing ceasefire offices near such places. It stated that true observance of CF can be well monitored even from distant places, considering the technological advancement and improved road connectivity.
“We earnestly believe that relocating the CF offices will drastically reduce the illegal practice of summoning and torturing innocent civilians inside their den,” it read.
NATT noted that in the event of any harm caused to Kiyeto Zhimomi in the near future, the responsibility shall rest solely on the NSCN (Khango-Hokato Vusshe).