Dimapur, January 6 (MExN): The Lotha Hoho Karbi Anglong (LHKA) in its general meeting held on January 5 condemned the killing of nine people, whose bodies were found at Pachaspura near Dimapur on January 3. Stating this in a press release issued by the Hoho secretary Nrisao Ngullie and chairman N James Murry, the Hoho expressed sympathy to the bereaved families. Further, the Hoho appealed the warring groups to shun violence and maintain peace, while reminding that Nagas and Karbis have been co - existing since time immemorial. The Hoho also appealed the intellectuals of both the communities to resolve this issue amicably so that the age old relationship is maintained. Meanwhile, the Hoho urged the law enforcing agencies to contain the ongoing violence that has affected many families.
WSTH: Strongly condemning the killing of nine persons, Western Sumi Totimi Hoho has expressed shock over the incident. It called the act most volatile and inhuman that has disturbed the minds of peace loving citizens. In a statement, WSTH president Ahimsa K. Zhimo and general secretary Jolly K. Aomi said violence has been downfall for even great nations and any society cannot prosper with violence. Therefore, all have been urged to shun all forms of violence and work together to bring about lasting peace amongst the people. WSTH believed that investigating agencies would be able to apprehend the culprits at the earliest.
Konyak Union: The Konyak Union (KU) has also strongly condemned the same "brutal massacre". A press note appended by KU president S Manlip Konyak and joint secretary L Shahkai Konyak stated, “Such an act of barbarism and senseless mind is highly despicable and unwelcoming in a civilized society and modern time.” Describing every human race and civilization since time immemorial has come a long way with history and landmark, it said, no individual or group should try to destroy and distort the truth and virtue and incite communal violence. “Every issue, difference or conflict should be resolved in a peaceful manner through negotiation and dialogue in a civilized manner,” it asserted. “Those individuals or groups responsible for present impasse have no place in the society.” The KU urged both the governments of Nagaland and Assam to decisively and rigorously investigate the case and award befitting punishment to the culprits as per the law of the land.
