Dimapur, October 27 (MExN): On the reaction of the NSCN-IM following the Dimapur shootouts October 26, the NSCN-K today ridiculed its rival’s warning by asserting it is able to ‘withstand any threats.’
A note from Akato Chophy, deputy kilonser highlighted what was termed “the continued frenzy of exasperation” of the NSCN-IM. “In the continued frenzy of exasperation, Muivah gang has once again exposed its sinister connivance with external forces to contain NSCN. Urging the Government of India to rein NSCN clearly demonstrates collaborative mission of IM and GOI to crush NSCN both politically and militarily” the outfit maintained.
It observed that “proclaiming peace on one hand and disrupting the same on the other by means of double-standard policies is nothing but a mere deceptive tactic to garner fizzling support of the Nagas so as to ensure continuance of the despotic enslavement over the people in the guise of nationalism.”
The NSCN-K assured to continue to “reach out to the Nagas” across the Naga spectrum in reaffirmation of “national principle and shall never be deterred or subdued by threat from inimical and anti-social elements such as IM gang.”
The NSCN-K ridiculed its rival faction that warning of dire consequences “only exposes their fear and apprehension of self-destruction owing to their anti-Naga activities.” It asserted preparedness to withstand any threats either within or outside and “uphold the Naga cause from being bartered or betrayed by elements such as Muivah-led IM gang.”
In a separate note, the “urban commander” of Kohima, one “capt” Vitoi, took strong exception to the “anti-NSCN activities by several business establishments in and around Kohima, by providing information to the IM gang against the people’s army.”
The note issued a “final notice” that in the event of such activities, the NSCN-K will initiate “capital punishment without trial.” The note also warned of action against the kith and kin of “Umesh Bihari, Hilal, Halim” if they are found to be residing in Kohima after this notice. The note claimed they are “IM’s informers.”
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