ENPO mourns Tuensang, February 6 (MExN): The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) has mourned the demise of Tsapise Sangtam of Longkhim Town. Tsapise, who was injured in the head on the night of January 31 during a protest by the public of Longkhim Town against holding ULB elections, succumbed to his injury on February 5 in Dimapur, informed a press note from Media Cell, ENPO. “The sacrifice made by late Tsapise for the cause of Nagas right would go down in the history of the Nagas and not in vain,” it added. The ENPO also expressed sympathy to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. Kohima Police seize 4 kg of opium Kohima, February 6 (MExN): Kohima Police personnel seized 4 kg of opium in liquid form at Phesama check gate on February 5 around 4:00 pm. The contraband was recovered from the possession of one person identified as Mohendro (44) of Imphal (West), Manipur, who was travelling in a passenger mini bus bearing registration number MN-01-1848, informed a press release from Atu Zumvü, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (South) & PRO, Kohima. The opium was found neatly wrapped in 4 packets by the police, it added. In this connection, a regular case vide South P.S Case No. 08/17 U/S 22 (c) NDPS Act has been registered against the arrested person for conducting further investigation. PPC, YVC settle issue Longleng, February 6 (MExN): The Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) and Yachem Village Council (YVC) have “amicably compromised” on the matter regarding the demand made by the PPC for suspension of Longleng Deputy Commissioner following the “unfortunate” incident which took place in Longleng Town on January 31. The compromise was reached at a joint meeting of the two bodies held on February 6 at Longleng Town, according to a press release from PPC President, Chingan Phom and YVC Chairman, M. Imti Phom. The demand for the DC’s suspension appeared in the local media on February 3, following which YVC questioned the PPC why it had demanded the suspension and sought clarification within three days. “The above matter between the two parties has been settled/ compromised amicably,” the release added.
