KOHIMA, AUG 20 (DIPR): Both Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Home Minister Thenucho reiterated that law and order situation in the State had been brought under control since the DAN took over the reigns of the State Government.
Giving the Government’s reply to the allegation of the Opposition bench that there was lawlessness prevailing in the State, the government cited several events, facts and figures to negate the allegations and pointed out on how the situation in the State was now normal with developmental activities taking place everywhere.
Rio, while admitting that killings and armed clashes occasionally take place in the State, nevertheless pointed out that these were political in nature rather than mere law and order problems. He lamented that such incidents were taking place in spite of the appeals from the Government and Civil Societies. Rio further assured that the Consultative Committee on Peace was in touch with various groups and factions in an effort to bring them together.
The Chief Minister also cited the unprecedented response of the people in the celebration of the just held Independence Day all over the State as an indicator of the peaceful atmosphere in the State.
Further clarifying on the issue of arm license from various districts, Rio said that on scrutiny it was found that only a negligible number had been issued after the DAN had come to power but that a large number had been issued during the period preceding them.
Regarding the Tobu issue, the Chief Minister reiterated that the Government was very serious on solving the issue but cautioned that it would take time as the problem was a protracted one.
