DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 3 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN (K), “as a gesture of good faith and in the larger interests of the people” has released Sgt. Maj. Botai Wangnaoham S/O Lt. Tampha Wangnaoham of Pumao village (GPRN/NSCN) unharmed in presence of local leaders and his family members yesterday. A statement from the secretary of MIP of NSCN/GPRN (K), Sangso Mongzar Naga, has also pointed out that “Sgt. Maj. Botai was involved in many cases of extortion from the poor and rich, and other anti-social activities, in Longding area for quite some time which led to his arrest by NSCN cadres few days back.”
The NSCN (K), under the direction of senior Kilonser P.Tikhat, “took up the responsibility of releasing the rival cadre to instill trust and also to maintain peace and tranquility in the area despite knowing fully that he was involved in many cases of forced extortion from the public and business establishment.”
The NSCN (K), in a clear message to the “Naga people in general and the Khehoi campers in particular”, stated that “the NSCN under the leadership of S.S. Khaplang is capable of facing any eventuality but in order to maintain public peace and tranquility, keeping in mind good faith as well the Naga brethren’s yearning for peace, released the apprehended cadre in presence of Longding town local leaders, parents and others.”
The statement postulates, “the seeds of good example set by the mature leader should be reciprocated positively in the future as per the wishes of God as good leaders are God chosen leaders who are supposed to do good to each other while leading the people towards achieving their God chosen goals fearlessly.”
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