KOHIMA, APRIL 24 (MExN): Expressing pain and anguish at the April 22 incident at Wungram Colony, Purana Bazar, Dimapur, the Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights NPMHR expressed conviction that all forms of misunderstanding can be addressed through dialogue and understanding.
“…the NPMHR is convinced that all forms of misunderstanding and misgivings can be addressed through mutual dialogue and understanding. The NPMHR appeal to the most refined humane nature to exercise restraint in the face of any provocation that might cause tensions” a message from Nagaland chapter convener Atoho Kiho stated.
The NPMHR also took strong note of the “inefficacy and incompetence” of the law-keeping agencies, which the organization said “is a lamentable tragedy.” Considering that the rampage lasted for more than 6 hours, it is confounding that the police forces could do nothing more than stand by as mute spectators, it lamented. “The state government must take note of this act of omission and take immediate steps to impart effective knowledge and skills to the law-enforcement personnel to deal with such situations in the most humane manner possible,” the NPMHR said. It also, while acknowledging the emergency steps taken by the state authorities in evacuating and providing shelter to the victims, urged the government to embark on sustainable approaches to prevent such occurrences.
The NPMHR also lauded and expressed support to the effort rendered by Western Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho and Tangkhul Long to restore normalcy and harmony through mutual understanding and consent.
“The NPMHR empathizes with sufferings of the people entrapped in the fallout” the message shared and called for support and goodwill to build a society founded on mutual trust and amity.
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