Kohima, February 19 (MExN): Poumai Naga Students’ Union (PNTM), the apex body of Poumai students, has condemned the Manipur Police Commandos for “pestering and communally abusing” the officials of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) on February 14 in Imphal.
The union in a press release stated that the “disdain attitude” shown by the Manipur Police Commandos towards the NSF team despite decent introduction bespeaks the “communal slant towards the tribals in the Imphal valley.” The union said such act without any valid reason has provoked not only the NSF officials but the entire Naga community.
PNTM further appealed to the Government of Manipur to take befitting action against the perpetrators of the act so that no such incident is repeated in the future. It also cautioned the Manipur Police Commandos to be careful of their misdemeanor.
Meanwhile, PNTM urged the Government of Manipur to take serious consideration on the demands of the NSF so as to ensure that unfavorable predicament does not arise out of this unfortunate incident.
The press release issued by PNTM President, Theophilus Rangmathat also stated that the union extends its full support to the NSF and its stand for any course of action in the case of failure to meet its demand by the Manipur government.
