Kohima citizens voice outrage against crime, extortions
Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 29
In a major development, citizens of the state capital, Kohima, today unanimously cried in unison “enough is enough” to the extortion, intimidation and criminal activities within Kohima jurisdiction. This was decided at a unique meeting on law and order held at the Zonal Council Hall here today with none other than the chief minister, Home minister, Speaker, legislators and apex organizations expressing outrage against underground groups and anti-social elements creating law and order problems.
The meeting came up with a six-point resolution which ultimately aims at synchronizing and empowering the various bodies, including the police, administration, the colony and ward authorities to coordinate and come up with effective means to deal with these elements.
As per the resolution, no armed cadres of any underground faction will be allowed to reside in colony/ward in Kohima, which tends to pose a potential threat to the peace and harmony of the citizens. In this connection, respective ward/colonies are to take appropriate decisions and issue directives to all the house owners not to allow any unidentified tenants to reside in their rents including government quarters.
In the case of armed cadres, miscreants or anti-social elements threatening ward/colony authorities, necessary action shall be initiated in consultation and with the support of the administration and the police.
The resolution also says that the district administration and the police are to keep in constant touch with respective ward/colony and that all the DBs and GBs will have to keep these agencies informed. It was also resolved that there will be a monthly meeting of ward/colony chairmen and Kohima Municipal Council authorities with the Kohima DC at least once a month.
The meeting also resolved that the Angami Public Organization (APO) would extend all possible help and support to any ward/colony in maintaining law and order within Kohima. Besides, it also urged the state government to respond to any given situation pertaining to law and order and extend all possible help and assistance as and when required. The meeting also entrusted the Kohima Municipal Council to ensure that their respective wards are effectively implementing the resolutions in coordination with the DC and SP of Kohima.
