Dimapur, Feb 24 (MExN): The NSCN-K has decided to remain neutral in the tribal/communal conflicts and would not support one party against the other “until forced upon to do it”.
The decision was taken at a joint meeting of Council of Kilonsers, CCMs and ‘secretaries’ on February 22, informed Nitovi Aye ‘Cabinet secretary’ in a press note. It highlighted the outfit’s commitment to say clear of the Tobu dispute between the Konyaks and the Changs as well as between the Yimchungers and Tikhirs over the tribal identity issue. All NSCN-K authorities and cadres who involve in such conflicts will be dealt with “without reservations” it stated adding that rather, it would encourage amicable solution to disputes “in the interest of peace and brotherhood”.
The NSCN-K also advises all its functionaries to be cautious on NSCN-IM Chairman Isak Swu’s ‘peace and forgiveness proclamation’. “From past unmistakable experiences, we must understand that when I-K terrorists talk about peace and unity, more killings would certainly follow” it asserted, adding that Isak and (NSCN-IM General Secretary) Th. Muivah came to Nagaland “to monitor the Manipur state election of this month in which they were deeply involved through the so called UNC.”
Further in regard to a news item on February 23, reporting on two of its cadres joining the NSCN-IM fold, the note clarified that the two, Kitoho Sumi and Vitolu Sumi, were recruited into the NSCN-K without knowledge of the authorities concerned. “That, they are heavy drug addicts. After undergoing basic training they were appointed to different office. But, because of their addiction they could not be used by the concerned department of the GPRN, leading to the issuance of suspension order for six months on the January 10 asking them to reform themselves, it stated. However, no sign of change was witnessed so they were asked to resign “on compassionate ground instead of awarding forced discharge”. The same was published in all the local dailies on February 13. “But, in spite of getting the information, the I-K terrorists accepted them and are boasting for them by giving wide publication. All such drug addicts, alcoholics and criminals discharged by the NSCN/GPRN are all accepted by the I-K terrorists, because the organization is a conspicuous dustbin and on the verge of dissolution” it added.
