It is extremely unfortunate that the Zeliangrong Union decided to go to the media accusing the GPRN/NSCN of torturing M Thomas, a resident of Zeliangrong Colony, Burma Camp. While any constructive criticism/opinion is absolutely necessary for a progressive society, any tribal body, if it truly wishes for a peaceful and harmonious Naga society, must have the courage to chastise its own members if he/she indulges in criminal activity. The media release of the Zealiang Union reflects that the tribal body is merely ruled by emotion and not by reason.
According to information, Mr. M Thomas was a suspect in the abduction of Hariram Gupta on 24th Nov. 2010 and therefore he was arrested and taken into custody like any other crime suspect for questioning on 26th Dec. 2010. During the course of interrogation, Romio another suspect admitted that M Thomas was not involved in the abduction on 24th Nov. abduction but he the mastermind in another criminal act, that is, hijacking of Manipur bound oil tanker days before Hariram Gupta’s abduction. Since 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. Zeliangrong Union must also understand that when a suspect who has a criminal background and suspected with potential intent to murder businessman for money, is interrogated, there is no question of luring him with chocolate bars to unearth the truth. There was no absolutely no question of GPRN using inhuman torture tactics against M Thomas.
Zeliangrong Union has belittled itself by going to the media without ascertaining the facts. The sob story of Mr. M Thomas appears to have melted the very heart of Zeliangrong Union, completely drowning its practical duties and responsibilities. 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. GPRN/NSCN insists that criminals destroying Naga society and tarnishing the image of the Naga National workers shall be dealt with firmly.
As per bond agreement agreed and signed by Mr. M Thomas, he is directed to report to the office of the Secretary, Kilo Affairs within three days from the publication of this press release.
MIP,
GPRN/NSCN
According to information, Mr. M Thomas was a suspect in the abduction of Hariram Gupta on 24th Nov. 2010 and therefore he was arrested and taken into custody like any other crime suspect for questioning on 26th Dec. 2010. During the course of interrogation, Romio another suspect admitted that M Thomas was not involved in the abduction on 24th Nov. abduction but he the mastermind in another criminal act, that is, hijacking of Manipur bound oil tanker days before Hariram Gupta’s abduction. Since 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. Zeliangrong Union must also understand that when a suspect who has a criminal background and suspected with potential intent to murder businessman for money, is interrogated, there is no question of luring him with chocolate bars to unearth the truth. There was no absolutely no question of GPRN using inhuman torture tactics against M Thomas.
Zeliangrong Union has belittled itself by going to the media without ascertaining the facts. The sob story of Mr. M Thomas appears to have melted the very heart of Zeliangrong Union, completely drowning its practical duties and responsibilities. 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. GPRN/NSCN insists that criminals destroying Naga society and tarnishing the image of the Naga National workers shall be dealt with firmly.
As per bond agreement agreed and signed by Mr. M Thomas, he is directed to report to the office of the Secretary, Kilo Affairs within three days from the publication of this press release.
MIP,
GPRN/NSCN
