Kohima, March 25 (MExN): Chiechama and Nerhema Village Councils have asked the members of the two villages to maintain tranquility and serenity among them. In a press statement, the chairmen of the two villages stated that “some misunderstanding” had cropped up between the two villages following January 17 incident, where a woman of Chiechama village was tortured by Kelhoukrei-u along with three persons from Nerhema village, namely Ruokuokhozo, Neikielhoulie, and Ruokuotuo.
However, reaffirming the existing friendship between the two villages, Chiechama and Nerhema Village Councils “jointly resolved and amicably settled the matter after profound deliberations on the matter and whatsoever any unprecedented confrontation displeases its matters.” The leaders cleared all misunderstandings, and eventually on March 19 at Chiechama Village Council Hall, the chairmen from both sides apologized and responded to each other and restored the bond of friendship, stated the note. As such, the Councils have requested all members to adhere to the decision and resolution adopted now and in future.
