Kohima | November 11 : The NSCN (Khaplang) is all set to re-establish camps and a sub-office in Dimapur. According to a highly-placed NSCN (K) source, the organization has identified several locations within Dimapur jurisdiction for setting up a sub-office. Of these, it has found Padampukhuri (Naharbari) and Seithekiema (Patkai Christian College) the most viable, the source said.
The group has, however, expressed reservation that the Khehoi Camp-based GPRN/NSCN is stiffly opposed to its presence in Dimapur area. Claiming that the opposition is mainly due to Khehoi camp’s apprehension that its “extortion activities” within Dimapur area would be affected, source said the NSCN-K is determined and prepared to set up its sub-office and even camps within Dimapur area.
Also, reiterating that Khehoi camp belongs to the NSCN led by Khaplang, the source said the NSCN is restraining itself from forcefully re-occupying the camp merely because it does not wish to vitiate the prevailing peaceful atmosphere. “We are in a position to evict the Khehoi campers and reclaim the camp that is rightfully ours had we really wanted to. However, this will result in bloodshed and we do not want that at a time when peace is prevailing. Therefore, for this reason alone, we have chosen to restrain ourselves for the time being”, the source added.
Meanwhile, the sources also informed that the recent Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) meeting held in Dimapur was a routine affair where the members discussed on ways and means to ensure more effective implementation of the ceasefire ground rules laid down following the peace pact between the NSCN and the Government of India.
It may be recalled here that the NSCN, formerly led by Khaplang, split into two groups on June 7 earlier this year – one led by Kitovi Zhimomi and the other by S.S Khaplang.
The group has, however, expressed reservation that the Khehoi Camp-based GPRN/NSCN is stiffly opposed to its presence in Dimapur area. Claiming that the opposition is mainly due to Khehoi camp’s apprehension that its “extortion activities” within Dimapur area would be affected, source said the NSCN-K is determined and prepared to set up its sub-office and even camps within Dimapur area.
Also, reiterating that Khehoi camp belongs to the NSCN led by Khaplang, the source said the NSCN is restraining itself from forcefully re-occupying the camp merely because it does not wish to vitiate the prevailing peaceful atmosphere. “We are in a position to evict the Khehoi campers and reclaim the camp that is rightfully ours had we really wanted to. However, this will result in bloodshed and we do not want that at a time when peace is prevailing. Therefore, for this reason alone, we have chosen to restrain ourselves for the time being”, the source added.
Meanwhile, the sources also informed that the recent Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) meeting held in Dimapur was a routine affair where the members discussed on ways and means to ensure more effective implementation of the ceasefire ground rules laid down following the peace pact between the NSCN and the Government of India.
It may be recalled here that the NSCN, formerly led by Khaplang, split into two groups on June 7 earlier this year – one led by Kitovi Zhimomi and the other by S.S Khaplang.
