Kohima, June 17 (MExN): The Angami Students' Union (ASU) on June 17 condemned the assault on a member of Kiruphema Youth Organization (KYO) by some unidentified gunmen on June 16.
Stating that the union is “appalled and utterly angered by the brazen act” of the perpetrators, who identified themselves as members of a certain NPG, ASU in a statement asserted it will “not tolerate a bunch of goons acting under the banner of NPG targeting the KYO and its volunteers, who have been engaged in selflessly rendering their best for the public commuting in the landslide area.”
The union warned the perpetrators to either identify themselves or face a manhunt. Meanwhile, it wished speedy recovery to the injured person and extended wholehearted support to KYO.
Further, the statement by Visako Rino, president and Vizokho Zashumo, general secretary reminded “all elements who are hell bent in sabotaging the ongoing developmental works in Angami jurisdiction, that there will be befitting consequences for elements indulging in unlawful activities, particularly the nuisance of extortion by the NPGs on the ongoing four lane road project between Dimapur and Kohima.”
It added, “At the present juncture, with so much at stake, NPGs should display maximum restraint and desist from unacceptable and unlawful activities, which otherwise may become detrimental to the progress of the crucial Naga movement.”
The union while affirming to remain vigilant in deterring “unlawful elements” also extended fullest support to the NCSU and all its fraternity.
