Dimapur, November 2 (MExN): The NSCN (R), on November 2, stated that some unscrupulous elements are “forcefully collecting taxes in and around Dimapur and Kohima town” on its behalf.
“They are seeking financial assistance from the business establishments, shopkeepers, government departments and individuals taking advantage of the approaching festive season,” maintained a press release issued by the MIP Secretary, NSCN (R).
In this connection, it directed “all such anti-social elements who are trying to extort the innocent people to fill their coffers and bring bad repute” to NSCN (R) to refrain themselves from further maligning its image.
“All person/s, shop-owners and individuals who had been serve notices or either forced or intimidated to cough-out their hard earned money are strictly warned not to entertain such person/s,” it added.
Such matter can be brought to the notice of the Ministry of Chaplee, NSCN (R) @ 8729817610, it said adding that this would help in initiating “appropriate and stringent action against goons and criminals who are loitering in the market on time.”
The NSCN (R) further noted that there are “many pseudo Naga nationalists” devoid of any patriotism but are only for “self-aggrandizement with a mala-fide intention.”
“Therefore, we all need to stand guard against all such elements and root out the evil designs of the money mongers and also efforts should be made jointly and collectively to prevent the menace and defeat the social evils from our society,” it added.
