Dimapur, June 7 (MExN): ACAUT Nagaland has expressed regrets over the “arbitrary raid” at the residence of a “respectable citizen” of Dimapur by the Dimapur Police without any search warrant. “Apart from the illegality, the police should realise that its action has caused undue embarrassment and mental agony to the family of Akashe Zhimomi, GB of Eralibill village,” stated a release from Media Cell, ACAUT Nagaland. ACAUT Nagaland further endorsed the demand of Joint Council DEEHA “so that it serves as a lesson to all police force that none is above the law.” Stating that the fragile fabric of democracy with its check and balances must be guarded at all times, ACAUT Nagaland deemed the incident “very unfortunate which Dimapur police must acknowledge as serious oversight on its part.” It also requested the custodians of law and order to be mindful of civil rights.
In a separate press release, Business Association Nagas (BAN) expressed sadness that one of its “esteemed” member’s house was raided by Dimapur Police in his absence and without any search warrant. “Nagas who are already traumatized by Armed Forces Special Act (AFSPA), the last thing it can wish for is the state police to emulate the Indian Army,” stated BAN.
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