Questions the silence of Naga NGOs, the Naga Hoho, ENPO, NTC, CNTC, NMA, NSF, ENSF and the churches
Dimapur, August 27 (MExN): The NSCN (Reformation) has now revealed that factional torture of their cadres is on the rise. In a press release from its MIP, the NSCN (R) alleged that GPRN/NSCN has been “arresting, beating and imposing fine” on the former’s cadres and then making them sign bonds with heavy fines for their release pitted to be up to Rs. Ten lakh.
This heavy bond amount and fine has to be then paid by the family members of the cadres, informed NSCN (R), and further that more than 40 of their workers have gone through this treatment before their release from custody.
It noted that the recent cases were those of Thiapa Leacy on June 14, Athrongpa A.S.O. on July 3, Thritsapa S.O. on July 4 and Phuhoto C.C.M on August 26.
Actions of the GPRN/NSCN seem “too heavy to bear any longer” noted the NSCN (R) which may compel it to act as the situation demands. Its patience, stated the group, should not be mistaken as a “sign of weakness” and that it will “fight back squarely” if the situation continues.
However, it also stated that NSCN (R) considers the GPRN/NSCN and other Naga Political Groups as their “own brothers fighting for a common cause” but said it seemed to them like GPRN/NSCN has “no human compunction” towards them.
The NSCN (R) also questioned the Naga NGOs, the Naga Hoho, ENPO, NTC, CNTC, NMA, NSF, ENSF and the churches about their silence in the face of such conditions being faced by its workers.
It raised three questions for GPRN/NSCN: What is your problem with NSCN (R)? Why are you targeting and attacking only NSCN (R)? Is it the decision of your government or individual action?
Based on the response to these questions, the NSCN (R) stated that it will act. It also asked the Naga people not to blame them if any “unwanted situation” cropped up due to this.
