Dimapur, April 23 (MExN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today termed as “most unfortunate” the incident which took place yesterday at Purana Bazar, Dimapur, where properties were destroyed by a mob that went on a rampage.
“I regret to mention about the ugly incident which took place yesterday at Purana Bazar, Dimapur, wherein properties were destroyed and damaged in acts of vandalism which was most unfortunate,” Rio said while addressing the state consultation programme as part of YES campaign in Kohima today.
There is no place for such acts of violence and vandalism in a civilized world, and such unwarranted and barbaric acts of violence must be condemned, Rio said.
From time immemorial the Naga customary law was capable of resolving any conflict or dispute amicably, even to the extent of a murder cases, the Chief Minister reminded and appealed to all concerned to restrain all acts of violence and resolve differences through “our rich traditional customary institution.”
“We must let good sense and reason prevail and preserve to co-exist and live in harmony as a people,” Rio added.
Nagaland Home Minister Thenucho today also expressed regret at the whole incident that unfolded on ‘Fiery Sunday’ and at the same time expressed his gratefulness to the various NGOs and individuals who attempted to bring the situation under control.
Thenucho, in Dimapur to assess the situation, expressed pain at the sufferings of the people especially the women and children. Also regretting the damage to properties he said that though materials may be destroyed ‘the future still remains.’ The minister appealed, at a meeting in Chumukedima, to the people to step forward and help the affected people.
Also expressing their sorrow over the Sunday incident, independent Naga MLAs in Manipur today sat down to discuss the matter. After the meeting the MLAs appealed to all the “Naga brothers and sisters irrespective of their tribes” to refrain from such violence in order to maintain peaceful co-existence among the Naga brothers”. Sharing in the pain of the aggrieved, the MLAs further appealed all the Naga civil societies, Naga mothers, churches and the Naga general public to come forward and start working for maintaining a harmonious society.
Mention may be made here that humanitarian aid came swiftly from the Catholic Church. Civil society from various communities, also commenced providing relief sooner did the situation began calming down.
(With inputs from Newmai News Network)
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