Eastern Konyak CSOs hold public consultative meeting at Chen Yanching Village
Dimapur, December 4 (MExN): The Eastern Konyak Union (EKU) organised a four-day Eastern Konyak public consultative meeting at Chen Yanching village from November 26 to 29, under the theme “Strengthening And Unity For Peaceful Co-Existences In Times Of Turmoil.” According to a press release issued by the EKU, the meeting was initiated by K Akham Honwang, General Secretary of the Union, with authorisation from Eastern Konyak elders and youth.
The meeting aimed to discuss what the EKU described as ongoing harassment of innocent civilians. The release stated that public representatives and civil society groups declared that the Eastern Konyak public has no affiliation with any armed groups and has not invited any such groups to operate in the area. It said the public requested that security forces from India and Myanmar refrain from aerial surveillance or attacks over civilian settlements.
The EKU stated that the Eastern Konyak region continues to remain isolated and overlooked in development activities, and alleged that it is often labelled as a “no man’s land”. It said the consultative meeting was attended by village authorities, civil society organisations, Ahngs, chairpersons, and student bodies to deliberate on civilian rights.
The release noted contributions by Eastern Konyak youth who supported the organisation of the meeting through personal efforts and voluntary assistance. It also acknowledged individuals named Nokpai, Amen, C Aikha Sawang, A Chenpo, N Khamyeh and Jeilei for what it termed both financial and physical contributions.
During the discussions, the release stated that participants raised concerns over what they described as lack of support from Naga organisations on both sides of the border. It said that the Eastern Konyak area once served as an important meeting point for Naga political leaders, but the region has since been neglected.
The EKU further alleged that public areas in Eastern Konyak have been subjected to aerial operations by Indian military forces. It stated that drone attacks reportedly occurred on July 13, 2025 in Hoyat forest and on October 5, 2025 at night, claiming that these incidents caused trauma among villagers.
It appealed to civil society groups to intervene with military authorities for “justice to such unmatched activities done by Indian Military over innocent and civilians dominated places,” and urged the Government of India to “reconsider every activities of military force on innocent lives.”
The release stated that public leaders consulted Naga political groups operating within the Eastern Konyak jurisdiction and urged them to maintain peace and separate public life from militant activities. It called for border management and cooperation among authorities to prevent fear and disturbance in civilian areas.
The EKU expressed appreciation to border villagers and security personnel whom it said had extended humanitarian consideration to civilian needs. It added that Eastern Konyak communities depend on Nagaland for education, business, medical treatment and livelihood requirements.
The release said the public appealed to Naga civil society and authorities to ensure that Eastern Konyak citizens are not subjected to harassment or suspicion while travelling. It noted that the Eastern Konyak community has supported Naga political struggles and continues to seek peace and development.
The statement also said that villagers faced attacks in the past from both Indian and Myanmar forces, including burning of houses and killing of livestock, which it stated occurred “in the name Naga Identity and Naga Nationalism.” The EKU urged all concerned groups to recognise the suffering of innocent civilians.
The release appealed to the government and political organisations to act on humanitarian grounds, stating that the public wants peace and development and has “no enemy.”
