Dimapur, June 2 (EMN): The NSCN/GPRN has strongly condemned the coldblooded killing of Khailun Haokip, Steering Committee member NSCN by KNF (N).
NSCN/GPRN MIP stated that late Haokip was kidnapped by KNF(N) at Shijang Kuki village and soon after kidnapped, KNF(N) were informed by NSCN to immediately release him unharmed but the appeal of NSCN and the civil societies from Nagas and Kukis communities were not even respected subsequently and he was tortured and killed.
The murder of Haokip by KNF (N) will be befittingly responded, it added.
Late Haokip, Steering Committee member, NSCN/GPRN of KTU was enrolled on March 18, 2008 and served in certain capacities. True to his dedication, he was trustworthy and unswerving compatriot to the sacred cause. He was a man of untiring courage with staunch nationalism in all his duty to the nation. The void created by his loss will be difficult to fill in times to come, which is not only lost to the family and Kuki community alone but also to the Nagas in general, stated MIP.
The NSCN/GPRN also conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and beseech to Almighty God to grant solace at this time of grief.
It also expressed that the nation shall remember his immeasurable service rendered for the cause and pray for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Meanwhile, the NSCN/GPRN expressed its gratitude and appreciated the civil societies of Nagas and Kukis who took all troubles in retracting and retrieving the death body to the bereave family.