DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): In what was termed by the NSCN (K) as “a significant move to push forward for the renewal of unity and restoration of permanent peace among the Nagas of Nagaland”, the Sumi region, Chakhesang region, Konyak region, Angami region, Lotha region, Sangtam region, Ao region and Tisary region covering districts of Zunheboto, Phek, Mon, Kohima, Wokha, Kiphire, Mokokchung have issued “Quit Notice to the Tangkhul tribe of Manipur” from August 17, 2006.
The “Quit Notice” statement was issued by Vihoto Aye, Regional Chairman, Sumi Region; Akhro Chakhesang, CIO, Chakhesang Region; Col (Retd) Angba Konyak, Regional Secretary, Konyak Region; K.K Angami, Regional Chairman, Angami Region; C. Lotha, Caretaker, Lotha Region, Yangsepa Sangtam, A/Regional Chairman, Sangtam Region; I. Wati, Regional Chairman, Ao region and Maj Kurichu, A/Chairman, Tisary Region.
The NSCN (K) alleged that Nagas “have for a long time borne the brunt and cruelty of the Tangkhuls responsible for masterminding terrorisms against the NSCN and innocent Nagas”. “After weighing the pros and cons of the Tangkhul Criminalism, the above mentioned regions of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland have agreed to implement overall strict measures to restrict any Tangkhul (IM or Indian Government employees) existence in Nagaland to ensure pro bono publico”, it was stated.
The NSCN (K) in its quit notice further informed that previously, the Zeliangrong, Konyak and Sangtam Region had also issued “Drive out Notice” against the Tangkhuls. “The entire Naga society is aware of the anti-Naga and anti-nationalistic egos and pride of this tribe and as quid pro quo, the Quit Notice is made effective”, it was stated.
The NSCN (K) pointed out that the Naga army in the above mentioned regions has been urged to enforce all operative codes to root out the “terrorists from the Naga soil in view to provide a committed terrorism-free Nagaland to the future generations”, the quit notice stated.
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