Kohima, March 1 (MExN): Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has condemned the incident at Chümoukedima on February 27 where two laborers were shot and wounded. “Such act of violence and anti-social activities trying to spread fear psychosis and insecurity can never be accepted in the society,” asserted KCCI in a press release issued by its Info & Publicity Secretary. Stating that KCCI has always been against violence of any nature, KCCI expressed deep displeasure and condemnation at the incident. It further appealed to the law enforcing bodies to apprehend the accused and book them at the earliest. It also wished the two injured victims speedy recovery.
Meanwhile, Chümoukedima Youth Welfare Society (CVYO) also condemned the incident. In a press release, the Society said it was the decision of the public of Chumoukedima area not to pay any tax to any Naga Political Groups, which was resolved at a meeting on February 13, 2014 at the Chumoukedima weekly market. CVYO fully support the resolution adopted by the frontal organizations of Chumoukedima Village/Town on February 13, 2014, the release stated. The youth society further appealed to exercise restraint from committing such act in the future. At the same time, the Society urged the law enforcing agencies of the State government to book the accused at the earliest and fulfill the demand of the frontal organizations of Chumoukedima Village/Town. The press release was appended by CVYO General Secretary, Rokovikho Thepa and President, Vikhwe Yhosü.