NSCN/GPRN condemns Tuensang killing

Tuensang, August 6 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN on August 6 condemned the alleged killing of Manbong Mulong, Secretary, Chang Region GPRN on August 4 in Tuensang town by Shellen Nyakba and four others.

The NSCN/GPRN disowned the five culprits and rendered their service record ‘null and void’ and also awarded “dis-honourable termination owing to their unsanctioned acts of violence and murder of own comrade.”

Meanwhile the NSCN/GPRN also clarified that “...late Mulong who also held the finance secretary of the Region was thrashed to death on accusation of fund misappropriation and not for failure to provide Rupees One Lakh as reported in some media.”

In a press release issued by the MIP, the NSCN/GPRN grieved the demise of Mulong and conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family. It stated that the “unwavering commitment and courage demonstrated by late Mulong during his brief service to the nation shall remain honoured even in the days to come.”