Nirmal Jain evades Dimapur DC summons again; DNSU alleges fraud in indigenous certificate case, demands justice.
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DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) on Wednesday questioned why Nirmal Jain failed to appear before the Dimapur district administration despite being summoned twice in connection with allegations of his involvement in a “land mafia.”
After a meeting with Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Dr. Tinojongshi Chang and the district administration, DNSU officials told reporters that Jain was evading the authorities while turning to social media to proclaim his innocence and even visiting the DNSU office.
The meeting was held at the DC conference hall after both DNSU and Jain were summoned, following a June 26, 2025, representation from DNSU alleging that Jain, a non-Naga, fraudulently obtained an Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate.
The summons letter directed both complainants and the respondent to appear in person before the DC office on September 3 without fail, warning that failure to do so would result in the matter being heard ex parte.
DNSU General Secretary Michael Kath said that Jain failed to appear on two occasions despite receiving notices. Instead of suing social media to claim innocence, Kath said that Jain should have used the day’s hearing to prove his case.
DNSU President Hinoto P Awomi claimed that Jain had even attempted to bribe the union, which they refused.
Expressing frustration, Awomi questioned why Jain had time to meet the DNSU but avoided the authorities.
He called Jain’s written submissions and request to withdraw the show-cause notice “audacious.”
Awomi stressed that the case was about protecting Naga identity and rights under Article 371(A) and the Land Revenue Act.
He questioned the practice of labelling non-locals as indigenous, arguing they should instead be issued Permanent Residential Certificates.
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“Even if they were settled here before 1963, they should not be called indigenous. Only tribal people should be called indigenous,” he said.
He added that the DNSU trusted the administration’s assurance of justice and believed truth would prevail. “The fight is for Naga rights and government property, not for personal gain,” Awomi said.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Tinojongshi Chang confirmed that Jain failed to appear for the second time, stating that he was out of station and requesting postponement.
He said that the summons letter had made clear that a decision would be made regardless of Jain’s attendance. The findings, he added, would be forwarded to the home commissioner along with Wednesday’s outcome.
The DC said the meeting was convened in response to DNSU’s complaint, which had prompted the issue of a show-cause notice to Nirmal Jain.
Jain had already submitted a reply, and the day’s proceedings were meant for final submissions from both sides before the findings were compiled and forwarded for further action.
He added that the evidence could not be disclosed at this stage, as the final decision rests with the government.
The DC noted that Jain had submitted a reply and provided reasons for his absence, which the office would verify. However, he said that a decision would be made based on Wednesday’s meeting, as clearly stated in the summons letter.