Kohima, November 24 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) on November 24 has stated that it was “deeply disturbed at the indiscriminate firing which took place along the Meghalaya -Assam border on November 22
The incident took place in border area of West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya and West Karbi Anglong district of Assam during the wee hours of November 22 leading to the loss of six lives.
“The Federation strongly condemns the barbaric and anti-societal act which had outraged the sentiments of the entire North East region and beyond,” stated NSF in a press release issued by president Kegwayhun Tep.
It further appealed the authority concerned that due process of law is followed through an impartial probe to settle the issue amicably at the earliest possible time.
Meanwhile, the NSF stated that the while the general populace is collectively striving towards lasting peace and stability, to bring about a life of dignity and the shared purpose of peaceful coexistence, such inhumane and diabolical act negates the very aspiration of the masses and ought to be out rightly condemned by all right thinking citizens.
Further, NSF appeals for peace and unity in the region as we continue to press forward in strengthened cooperation while also sparing no efforts to uproot those elements and practices which are against the social and economic progress of our people, it added.
It further called for respecting each other's history and basic human right as well as accepting each other’s differences and values the common interests so as to establish a secure future where the entire region will thrive in harmony. The NSF also conveyed its solidarity and sympathy to the bereaved family members of the innocent victims and wished speedy recovery to those injured in the incident.
