DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 12 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization (APO) has expressed concern at what it termed as the “massive environmental devastation” that has been unleashed through the earth cutting and construction of the four lane in and areas surrounding the whole stretch of the Kohima-Dimapur highway.
A press note from the APO General Secretary, Keviselie Lhousa and Press Secretary, Khriekhou while acknowledging the effort being made to develop the highway, however lamented that the “process of its construction seemed to have been undertaken without considerations of environmental impact causing total chaos.”
“The ramification of callous and horrendous nature of implementing the project is endangering the public,” it informed. As such, the APO informed that concerned firm and the government agency that compromising public lives and properties cannot be tolerated at any cost.
The APO called for immediate implementation of measures by the concerned agencies to mitigate the dismal situation under which the road development process is being held.
“In connection to this, we are pleased to see the ongoing process of highway construction which is carried out competently and effectively between PHQ junction to New Police Reserve Phesama by a local Contractor without disrupting public convenience,” it added.
Restrict protest/stir during festive season
Despite its concerns, the APO however stated that “no protest, agitations or disruptions shall be allowed during this festive seasonal period.”
“This is declared so keeping in mind the interest and welfare of our society. The upcoming International Hornbill Festival will witness both International and domestic tourists to our State. At the same time, Christmas and New Year festive season will also see people from all walks of life especially simple villagers to do their shopping for this valued season. Therefore, we must open our hearts and our hearths to our visitors without any disruptions,” the APO said.
It expressed hope that this call would be heeded to “without any malice” and called for cooperation for all.
