Kohima, February 12 (MExN): The Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers' Association (ENGOA) has appealed to the leaders and citizens of Kiphire district and Shamator area to work for a sense of calm. “While others are watching the present impasse that has gripped Kiphire district and Shamator area, the leaders and citizens of the district and area are expected to behave maturely and not be swayed by rumours and incite animosity and violence further more,” stated a press release from ENGOA General Secretary, Dr. MC Longai Phom and President, Er. Changkei Konyak.
“It is a fact that Nagas draw security from one's tribal identity and so it is important to ensure that we respect each others' identity and not polarise one's attitude and behaviour with negativism and outside influence,” it added. Pointing out that the worst affected in the turmoil are the students appearing HSLC and HSSLC exams, women and children, ENGOA appealed to the tribal leaders concerned to contain the situation in the spirit of maturity and understanding and ensure that peace prevails in the land.
