
DIMAPUR, APRIL 11 (MExN): The NSCN (K) has clarified on the April 9 attack on ACAUT member, Abe Mero and one other person, stating that “none of its cadres deployed at Urban Town Command (Kohima) was involved in the incident.” A press note from the MIP informed that the group had conducted “thorough deliberation, enquiries and investigation” on the matter.
It further clarified that “the person mentioned in the media, stated to be the younger brother of the commander, urban command is no more in its fold and the person involved in the incident had been terminated from the NSCN (K) in the year 2012 for repeatedly going against the azah of the government.” NSCK (K) stated that “his termination order was served after he was caught by the Kohima Police in several cases.” The concerned person, according to the MIP was also booked under NSA and was released on bail a few months back.
While condemning the incident, NSCN (K) said that such anti-social elements “deserve no place in society” and assured to extend full support in nabbing the culprits involved in the incident.
It added that the NSCN (K) “will take stern action against the culprit for tarnishing the image of the NSCN (K) government if the culprit is arrested.” It further expressed hope for speedy recovery of those injured during the course of the incident.
Orgs seek justice for victims
KOHIMA, APRIL 11 (MExN): The Business Association of Nagaland (BAN) and the Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) have demanded justice for ACAUT member, Abe Mero and one other person, who were attacked in Kohima on April 9. A press note from the BAN stated that “such defiance for law and order in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security.” It added that such acts are “criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivation.”
It further demanded justice for the victims of the crime. Stating that “every member of BAN is a committed business man and woman striving hard to make a living and also to make the world a better place,” it added that the “whole Naga business community is deeply grieved” and that it would “take a strong stand against such crimes.”
Meanwhile, the YAN condemned the incident and called upon the authority to bring the culprit(s) to book and deliver justice to the victim.
It further demanded justice for the victims of the crime. Stating that “every member of BAN is a committed business man and woman striving hard to make a living and also to make the world a better place,” it added that the “whole Naga business community is deeply grieved” and that it would “take a strong stand against such crimes.”
Meanwhile, the YAN condemned the incident and called upon the authority to bring the culprit(s) to book and deliver justice to the victim.