Dimapur, February 12 (MExN): The Rurur Village Council (RVC) has condemned the killing of Alemba Sangtam and his wife Narola on February 6 in Shamator. The council stated that the incident has created fear psychosis among the citizens of the area since it happened in Rurur jurisdiction. RVC also condemned the allegations of the village council and its citizens being responsible for the incident. In the event of untoward incidents occurring to its citizens, “stern action” would be initiated against the person responsible for updating and wrongfully alleging in various social media, the village council warned. The council also appealed to the law enforcing authority to arrest the culprit(s) without delay and bring permanent solution to the prevailing situation. The council also extended condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of its citizens and prayed that truth and justice be dispensed.
SSUK: The Sangtam Students’ Union Kohima (SSUK) has expressed outrage and anguish over the killing of the innocent couple and condemned the same. A press note from SSUK President L Horiba and General Secretary Kokvila Sangtam conveyed endorsement of the stand taken by three apex Sangtam organisations to arrest the culprit(s) within a stipulated time.
NMVSU: In a condemnation note, New Monger Village Students’ Union stated that such “cold blooded murder” will only bring hatred and violence in society and should be condemned by all. It further conveyed firm support to the stand taken by three apex Sangtam organisations to arrest the culprit(s) within a stipulated time and appealed to the government to fulfil the demand at the earliest.
BJP: Condemning the incident at Shamator-Kiphire, BJP Nagaland President, Visasolie has appealed to all to restrain from anything that might deteriorate the situation. At the same time, he asked all to give all the efforts necessary to normalize the situation and take measures to prevent such occurrences in future. “The culprits of the crime should be duly apprehended and booked for trial under appropriate laws. Crimes of such nature should not be pardonable as a preventive measure,” BJP stated. “However, any society should not take the law in its own hands but repose their faith in the modern justice system and seek appropriate justice through law.” It stated that the State government should deliver appropriate justice as soon as possible to dissipate the situation. Meanwhile, it suggested that alternative arrangements may be made soon for the affected students who were unable to appear their HSLC exam.
