DIMAPUR, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council has expressed shock and sadness over the recent recovery of nine dead bodies in Dimapur and the January 4 Bokajan, which led to the death of one person. “We join all peace loving people in expressing our condolences to the families and friends of the victims and express our outrage against such abhorrent ferocity committed in our land,” stated a press note from NBCC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. L Anjo Keikung. Stating the violence will only create further divide and alienation, NBCC iterated that the need of the hour is to “mend the fragmented fabric of our societies through cordial relationship amongst all groups of people and communities.” NBCC called upon all sections of people to maintain utmost restraint and take a courageous stand to usher in just peace for the sake of the entire people. It urged church bodies at the regional level, irrespective of denomination, to unite and make every effort to restore peace in the region. It further called upon all believers to maintain prayer vigils for peace.
