Dimapur, May 22 (MExN): The Rengma Students’ Union Dimapur (RSUD) has condemned Saturday’s firing in which an autorickshaw driver was injured.
Last evening, one Kihuto Yeptho, a Sergeant Major of the GPRN/NSCN, had fired on Police personnel which resulted in the injury of Gwahilo Rengma, an autorickshaw driver. The culprit was subsequently arrested.
The RSUD demanded that the “most appropriate punishment” be given to the rogue cadre considering the fact that his mindless action could have resulted in the death of an innocent person.
“While anyone could have been victim of this shootout, the very fact that the cadre was illegally carrying arms in populated areas is a cause for concern for which higher authorities in the various factional setups are requested to look into,” the union stated.
The union meanwhile urged the State Government to compensate the innocent victim.
RSUD applauded the Dimapur Police for their quick response in apprehending the culprit and also expressed appreciation at the Tenyimi Youth Organisation Dimapur (TYOD) for their timely assistance to the victim.
The Tenyimi Youth Organisation Dimapur (TYOD) has also condemned the incident. A press note from the TYOD informed that it would be monitoring as to how the case would proceed. It informed that in an emergency meeting, the TYOD demanded the GPRN/NSCN immediately terminate the said official within ten days.
“Further the same copy of termination order along with his photo in details be published,” it demanded. Failing which, the TYOD cautioned that it would not remain a silent spectator against “such crimes against the innocent public.” The TYOD also appealed to the state law enforcing agencies to book the accused.
