Karaiba Chawang
November 19
KEZOMA (MExN): In the wake of the heightening tension spreading to all nook and corners of the State due to factional feud between the two NSCN factions, Inspector General Assam Rifles (IGAR)-North and GoC Nagaland, Maj. Gen. S. S Kumar today warned that the security forces would not hesitate to react to any situation that endangers the life of common people.
The GoC said that the security force was exercising utmost restraint in handling the volatile situation arising out of the clashes between different factions and cautioned that they would not hesitate to take action against those threatening public safety.
At a tete-a-tete this afternoon after inaugurating the new building of St. Mary’s School at Kezoma Maj. Gen Kumar further warned the factions against frequenting or residing in civilian-populated areas.
The GoC maintained that he has been restraining his jawans, but added that they were trained soldiers and their patience was running out. “If this goes on, we may have to confront them for the safety of the common people”.
He also claimed that the security forces in the state are strictly adhering to the ceasefire ground rules.
Making evasive reference to the recent threat made by NSCN leader Th. Muivah of pulling out of the ceasefire, the GoC said the security forces were prepared to face any eventualities. “Such comments from top NSCN leaders only encourage their cadres to move about freely perpetrating fear in the society and we have to be prepared and we are preparing”, Maj Gen Kumar added while reacting to the Muivah’s comment.
The IGAR Chief also admitted that the over all situation in the State was in bad shape, especially in Athibung under Peren district, Tizit under Mon district and Noklak under Tuensang district following factional feuds. “However, security forces are aware of the movement of underground cadres and are taking stock of the situation”, he said.
Meanwhile, the General also hinted that the military’s intelligence network has found some leads with regard to the twin blasts in Dimapur last year. He however declined to comment further. He also did not rule out the presence of ISI agent stating that certain inimical forces are at work especially in Dimapur.
