Dimapur, May 12 (MExN): In another incident that could strain the already fragile relation between the states of Nagaland and Assam, two Naga men were assaulted by Assam Police Wednesday afternoon while on their way to Niuland. The men identified as Qhehovi of P. Vihoto village and Asheto of K. Hetoi village were on their way from P. Vihtoto village to Niuland via Bokajan subdivision in Assam.
Relaying the incident, the victims told The Morung Express that on Wednesday around 3:30 pm while travelling to Niuland in a Maruti van, they were stopped by Assam Police who were tailing behind them in a gypsy. The Assam police suddenly blocked their way by overtaking them and one policeman (an officer) got down from his vehicle and came towards them. Then suddenly without rhyme or reason, the policeman began to slap the man in the driver’s seat. The Naga men were taken by surprise and therefore, questioned the policeman why he was beating them. Then suddenly all the policemen, numbering six, also jumped out of the vehicle and together started thrashing the two of them.
According to the victims, they were kicked and beaten by huge logs all over their bodies. Both the victims’ have sustained severe injuries and one of them has fractured his right hand. Their bodies are all bruised and swollen. The vehicle the two Naga men were traveling in was also damaged completely. The men are reportedly piggery owners.
An FIR was lodged in Dimapur East Police Station today, which was later referred to Niuland Outpost. According to information received here, the Border Magistrates from both sides and the Commandant of the CRPF posted along the Assam-Nagaland border, met today to discuss the issue which could very well escalate into a major one. Authorities of both the Sumi villages under Nuiland sub-division have vehemently condemned the incident. They have taken the matter seriously and have appealed to the Border Magistrate to take appropriate action against the perpetrators.
Relaying the incident, the victims told The Morung Express that on Wednesday around 3:30 pm while travelling to Niuland in a Maruti van, they were stopped by Assam Police who were tailing behind them in a gypsy. The Assam police suddenly blocked their way by overtaking them and one policeman (an officer) got down from his vehicle and came towards them. Then suddenly without rhyme or reason, the policeman began to slap the man in the driver’s seat. The Naga men were taken by surprise and therefore, questioned the policeman why he was beating them. Then suddenly all the policemen, numbering six, also jumped out of the vehicle and together started thrashing the two of them.
According to the victims, they were kicked and beaten by huge logs all over their bodies. Both the victims’ have sustained severe injuries and one of them has fractured his right hand. Their bodies are all bruised and swollen. The vehicle the two Naga men were traveling in was also damaged completely. The men are reportedly piggery owners.
An FIR was lodged in Dimapur East Police Station today, which was later referred to Niuland Outpost. According to information received here, the Border Magistrates from both sides and the Commandant of the CRPF posted along the Assam-Nagaland border, met today to discuss the issue which could very well escalate into a major one. Authorities of both the Sumi villages under Nuiland sub-division have vehemently condemned the incident. They have taken the matter seriously and have appealed to the Border Magistrate to take appropriate action against the perpetrators.
