Dimapur, January 8 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN today refuted the allegations of the Zeliangrong Union that the outfit tortured a person, understood to be a Zeliangrong.
A note from the MIP of GPRN/NSCN today said that “according to information” the person, one M Thomas “was a suspect” in the abduction of Dimapur businessman Hariram Gupta on November 24. He was then “arrested and taken into custody like any other crime suspect for questioning” on December 26.
“During the course of interrogation, Romio, another suspect, admitted that M Thomas was not involved in the abduction on 24th November abduction but he the mastermind in another criminal act, that is, hijacking of Manipur bound oil tanker days before Hariram Gupta’s abduction,” the MIP said.
As the GPRN/NSCN was “pursuing” the abduction case “and not the oil tanker hijack case, M Thomas was released after signing a bond agreement which also has a clause that as and when called, he would report to the GPRN authorities.” When a suspect who has a criminal background and suspected with “potential intent to murder businessman for money” is interrogated, the MIP asserted, “There is no question of luring him with chocolate bars to unearth the truth.” Nonetheless, the GPRN/NSCN added that “there was no absolutely no question of GPRN using inhuman torture tactics against M Thomas.”
The MIP claimed that the Zeliangrong Union has “belittled itself by going to the media without ascertaining the facts” and the “sob story” of the said Thomas “melted the very heart of Zeliangrong Union, completely drowning its practical duties and responsibilities.” The MIP further stated that “if they wish so, the Zeliangrong Union could do well to seek an appointment anytime, sit down and convey their grievances to the authorities while GPRN would explain to them the activities of Mr. Thomas in the recent past.”
“The spate of terminations, discharges and indefinite suspensions given to erring civil and military authorities, depending on the gravity of indiscipline is for all Nagas to see” the faction stated. The said Thomas is also “directed to report” to the “office” of the secretary, “kilo affairs” within three days from the publication of this statement.
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A note from the MIP of GPRN/NSCN today said that “according to information” the person, one M Thomas “was a suspect” in the abduction of Dimapur businessman Hariram Gupta on November 24. He was then “arrested and taken into custody like any other crime suspect for questioning” on December 26.
“During the course of interrogation, Romio, another suspect, admitted that M Thomas was not involved in the abduction on 24th November abduction but he the mastermind in another criminal act, that is, hijacking of Manipur bound oil tanker days before Hariram Gupta’s abduction,” the MIP said.
As the GPRN/NSCN was “pursuing” the abduction case “and not the oil tanker hijack case, M Thomas was released after signing a bond agreement which also has a clause that as and when called, he would report to the GPRN authorities.” When a suspect who has a criminal background and suspected with “potential intent to murder businessman for money” is interrogated, the MIP asserted, “There is no question of luring him with chocolate bars to unearth the truth.” Nonetheless, the GPRN/NSCN added that “there was no absolutely no question of GPRN using inhuman torture tactics against M Thomas.”
The MIP claimed that the Zeliangrong Union has “belittled itself by going to the media without ascertaining the facts” and the “sob story” of the said Thomas “melted the very heart of Zeliangrong Union, completely drowning its practical duties and responsibilities.” The MIP further stated that “if they wish so, the Zeliangrong Union could do well to seek an appointment anytime, sit down and convey their grievances to the authorities while GPRN would explain to them the activities of Mr. Thomas in the recent past.”
“The spate of terminations, discharges and indefinite suspensions given to erring civil and military authorities, depending on the gravity of indiscipline is for all Nagas to see” the faction stated. The said Thomas is also “directed to report” to the “office” of the secretary, “kilo affairs” within three days from the publication of this statement.
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