Dimapur, April 23 (MExN): Vehemently condemning the ‘barbaric and inhuman’ treatment perpetrated on three Angami youths by one NSCN-IM “Major” Meiti and his cadres on April 17, Dimapur, the Angami Youth Organization has strongly cautioned the “national workers” that it would no longer remain a silent spectator in the event of atrocities, torture and killings of innocent public.
A release from its president Kezhaser Angami and general secretary Seyiekhrielie Nagi stated that the April 17 incident was an anti-climax of a petty quarrel resulting in the death of one Vilasielie of Razhaphe Village while his two friends Pelesevi (from Razhaphe) and Menquzetuo (from Seluophe) were severely assaulted. “The quarrel which took place at Seluophe Village on April 15 between some inebriated youths and another person, was a matter that would have been easily settled by village authorities.
However, the secretary of Seluophe Village Council and the president of Seluophe Youth Organization respectively, reported the matter to the NSCN (IM) requesting them to intervene and discipline the erring youth. The “initiative” of the two village leaders resulted in the NSCN (IM) apprehending the youths, beating and torturing them which led to the loss of a life and maiming two others, the AYO stated. “The Angami Youth Organization will not remain a mute spectator to atrocities, torture and killing of innocent public by national workers. The AYO firmly stands by the demand of the Chakro Public Organization from the authorities of the NSCN (IM) and extends its fullest support and co-operation in demand for justice” it added.
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