Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): The Caretaker of Khurmi Region, NSCN (IM) has denounced the allegation made against NSCN (IM) for the death of Thongkhogin Haokip. “The NSCN is neither involved nor (it has) anything to do with the incident,” stated the Caretaker, TS Prem in a press statement.
Stating that civil organizations should not resort to “cheap politics” by alleging NSCN (IM) as the cause of the death without proper verification, the Caretaker termed the allegation baseless. “The GPRN is engaged in serious talk with the Government of India, resulting to mutual Ceasefire Agreement & Framework Agreement. It abides by ground rules of Ceasefire. Therefore, it is way below its dignity to commit such insignificant incident,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, TS Prem condemned what it called bias attitude of State forces. He asserted that NSCN (IM) never shot a single bullet nor it collaborated with Assam Rifles as alleged. Rather, it alleged that the State police along with some others opened indiscriminate fire at Satu Aimol Village causing the villagers, including children, to flee to safer place.
“With the villagers gone, the mob vandalized and burnt down houses and few vehicles with police protection,” it claimed. “The State forces’ duty is to secure safety of common people irrespective of tribes and regions. Assisting a group of people against another is condemnable.”
Further, the Caretaker advised UKLF not to indulge in tribalism amongst indigenous people in the region. Peace will prevail only when one's identity is respected, he added.
