DIMAPUR, FEB 5 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN today condemned in severest terms the gross violation of cease-fire ground rules by the 13 Assam Rifles. The ground rule was laid down in between the GoI and the NSCN. Through a late statement issued by the MIP/GPRN, it charged the Government of India for violating the ground-rules of the ceasefire, wherein today, despite outmost restrain maintained by the NSCN/GPRN, the 13 Assam Rifles personnel numbering around 100, under its Commanding Officer in all provocation encroach the designated camp of Kiusumong Battalion of Naga Army, armed with assorted weaponries, violating the agreed cease-fire ground rules. “The attack on Kiusumong Battalion of Naga Army by the AR is not the first time, but rather the fourth attempt initiated by the said Commanding Officer following his personal innovation,” stated the statement.
NSCN/GPRN, in spite of its manifestations and expediting the peaceful resolutions to the protracted Indo-Naga political conflict, has been time and again appealing the GoI for respecting each other and honoring the hard earned peace initiatives towards achieving an amicable and peaceful resolution both in letter and spirit, but expressed the regret that the agencies of GoI have time and again continued to exhibit callous violations of cease-fire ground rules and human rights, either deliberately or obstinately, the statement added.
The NSCN/GPRN further questioned the Indian Government to clearly declare whether they (GoI) are sincere in about bringing peace or resumption of war. It indicated that Nagas are committed to peaceful resolutions and should not be forced to resort back to the past approaches to express their rights. It added.
