Dimapur, August 29 (MExN): The NNC questions if it deserved for the NSCN-IM collective leadership to be accorded a ‘Z’ plus security.
According to NNC “member” Thomas on December 19, 2004, NSCN-IM leaders Isak Chishi and Th. Muivah were provided ‘Z’ plus security by the government of India. Likewise the state government of Nagaland was directed tp provided security entitlement of ‘Z’ plus security with two bullet-proof cars, bullet-proof jackets, 10 vehicle escorts “with automatic weapons, anti-mine sweepers, metal dictators, bullet-proof glass etc.” Expenditures were borne by the state government which was further reimbursed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, stated the NNC.
“The questions are being asked whether the two leaders are deserved. Whether so-called national leaders are deserved to enjoy such facilities from the enemies?” queried the NNC member. It was asserted that since 1975, activities from terrorism to extortions were perpetrate dby the two NSCN-IM leaders. Wondering if the GoI is protecting the “wrong person” the NNC stated that the development is “a irony of our so-called leaders.” The public should be the ones who should be protected it added.
