Dimapur, April 18 (MExN): Adopting “colonial style of conquest” by abetting and fuelling inter-tribal misunderstandings and causing full scale conflict has resulted in greater division and chasm amongst the Nagas, the NSCN-K states.
“Perhaps, IM gang would perish if the Nagas becomes united and most notably certain section at the helm of affairs in the IM would (lose) ground to common goal and interest of the Nagas” a note from the NSCN-K military wing observed.
According to the NSCN-K the NSCN-IM supplied weapons and trained the Changs to attack the Konyaks over a boundary dispute between the two Naga tribes, as a result precious innocent lives of these tribes were “unnecessarily made to perish. Similarly, Tikhirs were provided with “militia aid” to wage war against Yimchungers and currently devious policies are being formulated to create conflict situation between the Zeliangs and Sumis, it asserted.
“NSCN is being targeted for breaking this ominous silence, our effort to empower the people to rise in democratic revolt against such un lawful suppression is definitely a threat to IM’s existence, every Naga have every right to express one’s opinion in determination of Nagas fate as one Nation and people but these adverse elements out of their lust for power, wealth and worldly cravings is fully determined to enslave the Nagas with whatever it takes and as long as it goes, but for how long?” it queried. It also pointed out that properties and assets of NSCN functionaries including the Ato Kilonser’s are being made a “scapegoat” in venting their frustration in their ongoing intrusion effort at Zunheboto. “Several houses are being razed and blameless public terrorized around Ghaspani area, seven houses belonging to Kukis of Sirihma village was burnt down in revenge of high casualties and injuries sustained at the hands of People’s Army, NSCN, recently” it asserted.
“Despite all such provocations, People’s army is only focused in sustaining our national struggle and we shall not wage war against personal properties, assets or villages and tribes unlike IM gang” the NSCN-K asserted adding “in the nature of popular revolution as ours” is expected to be guided by “certain morals, philosophies and principles based on the broader interest”. However, steering the “revolution” solely for the purpose of promoting only the elite section at the centre stage undermine the real intent and purpose of the struggle.
