Kohima, Oct 4 (MExN): In protest against the September 28 incident where Lumtiplung Kamei, a student of Class X was shot at by 11th IRB personnel at Kohima, the Zeliangrong Union Kohima today staged a silent procession from MLA Hostel junction to Chief Ministers’ residence and urged the state government to fulfill its charter of demand “in order to mitigate the tensed situation.”
“IRB law enforcers or law breakers?” “IRB tell us your promise ‘to protect or kill?” “Dissolve the 11 IRB jawans,” “We need best law enforcers not law breakers,” “No need of 11th IRB’s, worst manner,” “We do not want third class 11 IRB’s trainees,” read some of the placards carried by several hundreds of people at the procession.
Later, in a representation addressed to Chief Minister, ZUK stated the state government should bear all the medical expenses of Lumtiplung Kamei till his full recovery. It also demanded “service termination of Sheta Venuh, constable of 11th IRB with immediate effect.”
Other demands included suspension of the concern duty commander of the patrolling party at the time of the incident, a public apology and a written statement from the 11th IRB through local papers and media, immediate withdrawal of the 11th IRB battalion from patrolling in Kohima.
“Due to fatal injury of the head, Lumtiplung Kamei is most likely to be mentally and physically handicapped even though if he recovers from the wound inflicted,” the representation continued and further demanded that a suitable post of government service must be granted to the first kit and kin of the victim.
In the event of the untimely death of the latter due to his fatal injury, the Union demanded that the ex-gratia is granted to the family.
The Union also made a strong demand that their charters of demand are fulfilled on or before November 4 “failing which the concerned authority shall be held responsible for any untoward consequences.”
The Union said that on the fateful day, the 28th of September 2006, Lumtiplung Kamei was fatally injured on his head by Sheta Venuh of Phek Basa village, constable 11th IRB at Naga Bazar Kohima using his service SLR Rifle. The innocent victim is still battling between life and death at the Naga Hospital Kohima since then.
Due to fatal injury on the head, life of the victim is still very uncertain,” the Union said adding that such a precious and promising life “is not only a source of encouragement but also a reason to live for the family in particular and community in general.”
Under any circumstances, the Union will not tolerate the barbaric act of such irresponsible person for taking the law in his own hand, the representation added.
Earlier, condemning the incident in the strongest term, the NSF president Phusikha asserted that the attention of government is required for safety and justice to the people.
