The Tikhir Tribal Council has agreed to allow Shamator town events to proceed peacefully, pledging non-obstruction and adherence to agreed modalities.
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DIMAPUR — The Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) has agreed to allow the Yimkhiung Akheru Arihako (YAA) General Conference and Tsungkamnyo-cum-Mini Hornbill Festival to be held at Shamator town, stating that it will not obstruct the events and will abide by the modalities agreed upon between the Tikhir and Yimkhiung communities.
In a communication addressed to the Commissioner, Nagaland, the TTC acknowledged receipt of an office memorandum dated January 6, 2026, and said it accepted the directives issued by the state administration regarding the proposed events.
The council said it respects the modalities laid down under the memorandum of understanding signed between the Yimkhiung and Tikhir communities in January 2022, facilitated by the Home Department, and reaffirmed its commitment to adhere to the agreement “in letter and spirit” in the interest of public peace, tranquillity and harmony.
Accordingly, the TTC stated that there would be no obstruction from its side to the holding of the events at Shamator town. However, it reiterated that, as per the agreed modalities, no claims of traditional land ownership over Shamator headquarters should be made in connection with the event venues, in line with the Home Department notification issued in January 2022.
The council also sought assurance from the Commissioner’s office for the maintenance of peaceful coexistence in Shamator town during and after the events. It further requested administrative support for the re-establishment of the Tikhir Baptist Church and the Tikhir Students’ Union at Shamator headquarters, citing assurances given during a meeting held at the Commissioner’s office on January 6.
The TTC said it remains committed to fostering mutual respect and cooperation between the two communities and expressed its readiness to comply with any further instructions issued by the state administration.
The latest communication comes days after the TTC had appealed to the government to defer the events, citing concerns over law and order and alleged violations of agreed modalities.