DIMAPUR, APRIL 18 (MExN): Observing that many of the factional clashes in the State were occurring due to the underground groups not staying in their respective designated camps, a Consultative Committee for Peace (CCP) meeting held today wanted that such designated camps be identified immediately and the UG cadres be asked to stay in their respective designated camps.
The committee also requested the Government of India to come out with an implementing mechanism without delay so that the ceasefire ground rules could be implemented in letter and in spirit. “The CCP observes that although there is a monitoring mechanism for ceasefire ground rules, there is no such implementing mechanism for the same”, stated a press communiqué issued by Banuo Z Jamir, Principal Secretary, Home and Member Secretary, CCP.
The frequent factional fighting amongst the Naga underground groups in civilian populated areas was one point of serious concern raised during the CCP meeting. The CCP meeting, which took place at the Chief Minister’s residence, strongly condemned the fratricidal killings and appealed to the underground groups to stop the senseless bloodshed and all forms of violence. In the meeting, the CCP also made an appeal to the Government of India and the NSCN (K) to consider further extension of ceasefire between them which is to expire on April 28, 2007.
The CCP also strongly voiced against all forms of extortion, illegal tax collection and abduction etc adding that such activities must be condemned by all. While appreciating the efforts being made by the civil societies, churches, NGO’s, civil administration, Police and paramilitary forces in maintaining law and order, the committee further appealed to one and all to do their utmost towards maintaining peace and tranquility in the state so that the peace process in the state is not hampered in anyway.
The CCP also observed that the issue of Delimitation of Assembly Constituencies was being used by some people to launch agitation on tribal lines thereby affecting adversely the law and order situation and the ongoing peace process. Requesting all sections of the Naga society to respect the unanimous resolutions passed by the State Assembly, political parties and the decision of the Cabinet on this issue, the committee made an appeal to refrain from any form of agitation on the issue as everybody would be given an opportunity to be heard by the Delimitation Commission before finalizing the delimitation exercise.
