Kohima, Oct 19 (MExN): The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has expressed concern over the recent eruption of violence between two neighboring communities, the Dimasas and Karbis in Assam leading to loss of many lives, destruction of properties and further creating an environment of fear and insecurity.
While condemning the killings of innocent civilians, the NPMHR in a statement issued by Nepuni Piku Secretary General, Secretariat Dr. Lanu Sashi Longkumer Convener, NPMHR Nagaland sector appealed to the groups in conflict for restraint and understanding to restore peace and normalcy in Karbi Anglong and the NC Hills (Assam).
It also called upon conscientious leaders of the two communities to take up proactive initiative to pave way for peoples to people’s dialogue to facilitate mutual respect and building of trust, to restore the age old peaceful relations as neighbors and to abort any possible evil designs of vested interest seeking to create disinformation, panic and division. The NPMHR also questioned the role of the state administration and security agencies for what it alleged as not providing adequate security to the innocent civilians leading to the serious humanitarian crisis. “The Government of India will be held solely responsible in the event of any further regression of the already tense environment” warned the organization.
It also called to all the concerned to selflessly support and contribute towards initiating humanitarian aid to the suffering innocents at this juncture of pain and uncertainty.
