NMA express anguish over recent violence
KOHIMA, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Naga Mothers Association today expressed anguish at the recent spate of violence in Nagaland and in neighbouring Karbi Anglong, Assam. The NMA, through a press note, appealed for people to co operate with the investigation agencies in apprehending the perpetrators of the crimes.
KOHIMA, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Naga Mothers Association today expressed anguish at the recent spate of violence in Nagaland and in neighbouring Karbi Anglong, Assam. The NMA, through a press note, appealed for people to co operate with the investigation agencies in apprehending the perpetrators of the crimes.
Condemning the killing of nine persons, whose decomposed bodies were recovered on January 3; the NMA urged the authorities to arrest, book and punish the culprits at the earliest. “With painful heart, we convey our sympathies to all the bereaved family members and pray the Almighty God to give you comforts in this time of grief,” it added.
While extending solidarity to the Rengma Nagas, who have been displaced following violence and unrest in Karbi Anglong; the NMA appealed for intervention of both the State Governments of Nagaland and Assam in restoring law and order and to ensure safety to the lives and properties of all concerned. It urged the authority to ensure that relief materials reach the affected and displaced people without any delay.
It further condemned the December 28 assault in Dimapur, which eventually led to the death of late Akivito A Sumi, a student of Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur. While lauding the law enforcing agency for their prompt action in arresting the prime accused behind the attack, it appealed that the accused should not be granted bail and that befitting punishment, as per the law, should be awarded.
Stating that the NMA abhors violence and killings, it urged every mother to be vigilant and stand together “to make our land free from all forms of evil activities.” It urged “our sons and brothers to stop inflicting shame and reproach and instead help us to live with honour and dignity.” The NMA asserted that the Nagaland state Government must ensure that “respect for precious human life is upheld” and that strong measures be taken to prevent any recurrence of such killing and violence.
