Dimapur, August 29 : The Government of the People's Republic of Nagalim has said that it has taken serious note of the August 12 incident at Wokha town where its ‘officially assigned tax collectors were assaulted while on duty by a group of persons with vested interest.’
A statement issued by S. Among Lim, Secretary to the GPRN, Ministry of Kilo Affairs said, the unruly mob aggravated the incident as they assaulted the cadres who by chance were saved by the police.
They ransacked the Town Command Office and destroyed the government properties and burned down documents which are very serious in nature, the statement said adding that Maj. Nrikbon, Naga Army was officially assigned by the government as Zonal Tax Officer, Wokha.
“And while exercising his assigned duties certain vested interest persons have been obstructing from carrying out his duties. Further an FIR was lodged against him to the Indian State Police and thereafter they have been on witch-hunt. Therefore, in the event any untoward incident happens against Maj. Nrikhon, Naga Army the persons concerned shall face the law.”
