Dimapur, Aug 1 (MExN): The NSCN-K, reacting to the defection of its defense secretary to the NSCM-IM, has questioned the integrity of the defectors stating that it is an act of cowardice and hypocrisy.
A note from Kilonser RM Lotha stated that when Joseph Lotha joined the NSCN-K in 2003, “after having quarreled with some people on state election-related matters,” he was “reluctantly accepted by the organization.” Over a course of time he committed ‘certain offenses’ for which he was expelled for a year. But later, on “compassionate grounds,” his expulsion was revoked, the Kilonser stated. It also stated that Joseph and one of the defectors, one Chichamo are also directly answerable for collecting approximately 15 lakhs and also the “total cost” of the arms and ammunitions they took away amounting to about 32 lakhs.
The NSCN-K stated that when Kilonser AZ Jami joined the NSCN-K he did not even bring with him any thing other than his mind and principle. Jami even offered to pay for the cost of a second-hand Maruti Gypsy in which he traveled to Mon the Kilonser informed. “Such integrity and sensitivity and boldness should be inculcated by every cadre whether NSCN, I-K or NNC, defecting to another faction with government’s money and arms and ammunition is an act of cowardice and hypocrisy whoever he may be” RM Lotha added.
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