Zunheboto, September 5 (MExN): Condemning the September 2 incident where Assam Rifles convoy was ambushed by NSCN (K), public of Aghunato Town held a public rally protesting any kind of bloodshed in and around Aghunato area on September 4.
Speaking on the occasion, Hoito Achumi, Adhoc Town Committee Vice-Chairman urged the public to have transparency among them to restrain from troubles and take precautionary measures in such kind of incidents, according to a press release received here.
Vihepu Yeputhomi, President, Eastern Sumi Students' Union encouraged the gathering to give more support and take initiatives in such hours of conflict. Kuhozhe Achumi, President, G.B Hoho, Aghunato Area questioned the various factions as to what wrong the peace loving people of Aghunato did that they are bringing these kinds of armed conflicts in Aghunato, the release said.
The participants, it added, strongly condemned the act meted out to the 5 Assam Rifles by NSCN-K when people are aspiring for peace.
The public rally was organised by NGOs of Aghunato area, namely Sumi Totimi Hoho, Eastern Sumi Students' Union, GBs Hoho, and Aghunato Town Students' Union. The rally was attended by more than 5000 people, including from neighbouring villages and large number of students from various schools of Aghunato Town.
