Kohima, Feb 6 (MExN): It is learnt that one Havildar of TA Battalion Nagaland (H&H) was kidnapped reportedly by NSCN(K) cadres from Dimapur bus stand on February 5 afternoon. The Army has taken a very serious view of this incident which is an unexpected and gross violation of cease fire rules.
“This reflects breach of trust, besides irresponsible behaviour of NSCN (K) cadres and their leadership”, stated a press communiqué issued by Lt Col Nirupam Bhargava Public Relations Officer (Ministry of Defence) Nagaland.
Pointing out such a deplorable act of NSCN (K) is detrimental to the peace process in Nagaland, the Army has issued a stern warning to NSCN (K) to desist from such anti-Army and anti-people activities, failing which Army will be compelled to take appropriate action. “In such an eventuality the responsibility will solely rest upon NSCN (K) leadership. The Army expects the leaders of all the factions to refrain from such violations, disrupting public peace and harmony in the over all interest of the Naga people”, the communiqué stated.
Pointing out that the TA Battalion Nagaland (Home and Hearth) has been raised on the request of the Naga people to promote opportunities for contribution of the Naga youth in Nation building, besides employment generation and development of the state, the communiqué stated that the mission of this Army unit of local Nagas is to enhance peace and prosperity of Naga people, “which apparently does not gel with NSCN (K) as reflected by their kidnapping of this regular Army man”, it stated.
