Dimapur, February 13 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN has called for the release of two of their officers who were “arrested” and detained allegedly by the NSCN (IM).
The GPRN/NSCN stated today in a press release from its MIP that Merentoshi Ao, their Regional Administrative Officer of Ao Region, and Maj. Tongpang Ao, their Region Guard Commander, were arrested and detained by the NSCN (IM) on February 10 allegedly to “divert the attention of the people.” They demanded the release of the officials “as well as their arms at the earliest.”
“It is extremely unfortunate that the NSCN (IM) has chosen to adopt a too often failed policy of indulging in anti-peace maneuvers and actions,” stated the MIP of the GPRN/NSCN.
“The civil unrest in Nagaland state is a clear indication that the tribes of Nagaland have understood their history, customs, tradition and political right. In the same way, the NSCN (IM) through the United Naga Council (UNC) have understood their situation and are rightly pursuing what political status would be best for Nagas in Manipur. Where was the need to for NSCN (IM) to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in Ao Region?” asked the MIP.
Drawing a conjecture from the present situation, the GPRN/NSCN took the opportunity to “opine” that the Framework Agreement of 2015 between GOI and NSCN (IM) “should not be mixed up with the tribes of Nagaland and their land.” “The difference in political and social pursuit of the Tribes of Nagaland and Naga Tribes in Manipur is best exemplified by current events being spearheaded NTAC/JCC/CNTC in Nagaland and UNC in Manipur. When political agenda and practical reality has taken clear different routes, it would be wise for NSCN (IM) not to meddle in the affair of others or attempt to force others into confrontational situation,” it stated.
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