The thuggish behavior of 12 Bn. IRB stationed at Kohima is extremely distasteful and needs immediate disciplining by those in command. It is unfortunate that a section of 12 IR at Kohim chose to display their arrogance and cowardice in the most repulsive manner. On the evening of 30th August at around 6:30 P.M, GPRN/NSCN Chaplee Secretary was accosted by a section of 12 Bn. IR at Agri-forest colony Junction, Jail Colony, Kohima. He along with his bodyguard and another cilvilian were confronted with a barrage of abusive words which soon gave way to physical assault in the most barbaric manner. It was gruesome. What is more astonishing is that even after the GPRN/NSCN official revealed his Identity Card bearing no. 002 issued under the Ceasefire agreement between NSCN and the GOI, which allows the card holder to carry one firearm, the vehicle was thoroughly searched and arms taken away. His Identity card was thrown into the muddy footpath saying “You think you can do as you like with this ID card?” GPRN/NSCN would like to know if IRB personnel have the authority to throw away the ID card issued jointly by NSCN and the GOI? Another IRB constable who manhandled and beat up the bodyguard arrogantly said “what, even I was in the underground for 4-5 years” It is extremely unfortunate that the IRB personnel displayed their wanton attitude when clarity of thought and action was needed at that moment. This is the reason why Naga public has shown little respect for the ill-mannered IRB.
GPRN/NSCN demands the IRB top brass to immediately identify the erring 12 Bn. IRB personnel at Kohima, who caused physical injury and mental trauma to the GPRN/NSCN Chaplee Secretary, his bodyguard and the lone civilian. A disciplinary action must be initiated against the guilty because this incident is a clear violation of operational procedures. This incident comes right on the heels of CFSB meeting a week ago, which also dwelled on the excesses committed by paramilitary forces and state police forces. At this juncture when Nagas are inching towards peace and reconciliation amongst themselves in order to force a breakthrough in the prolonged Indo-Naga political imbroglio. Provocative actions such as this will not go down well either with the GPRN/NSCN or the general Naga public. Provocation, henceforth, shall not be tolerated.
C. Singson,
Alee Kilonser & Supervisor, CFSB, NSCN
Through the MIP.
