Tsutoho Village Authority banishes Tito Yepthomi for five years, citing customary violations, alleged anti-social activities and public order concerns
DIMAPUR — Citing repeated violations of customary practices, village resolutions and alleged involvement in activities that disturbed public peace, Tsutoho village has banished Tito Yepthomi from the village for five years.
According to a declaration issued by the village authority, the decision took effect on July 4, 2026. It alleged that Yepthomi had, on multiple occasions, acted in contravention of established customary practices and resolutions adopted by the village authority despite repeated advice, warnings and opportunities to correct his conduct.
It stated that his actions had adversely affected the peace, discipline, unity and reputation of Tsutoho Village. The declaration further alleged that the restaurant owned and managed by Yepthomi had been associated with activities contrary to the law, resulting in incidents that disturbed public peace.
The authority also referred to the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989, noting that Nagaland is a dry state and alleging that certain activities attributed to Yepthomi appeared inconsistent with the provisions of the Act.
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In addition, the Kukami claimed that the restaurant had been associated with anti-social activities, adversely affecting the reputation of the Tsutoho village community in Satoi area. In view of these concerns, the village authority resolved to banish Yepthomi from the membership and jurisdiction of Tsutoho village for a period of five years.
Under the resolution, he has been directed to refrain from entering the jurisdiction of Tsutoho village and from participating in village programmes, meetings or community activities during the period of banishment.