Mon, July 16 (MExN): The Konyak Union (KU) today expressed its gratitude to the Government of Nagaland (GoN) what it termed as its “decisive action in prosecuting 30 para commandos' personnel of the 21 Para, Alpha team.”
The team was involved in the tragic massacre of 14 innocent civilians at Oting village on December 4, 2021, it said.
“This move to take the matter at the Supreme Court is a significant step toward ensuring justice for the victims of this horrific incident,” stated a press release from union.
It further noted that the KU had previously met with Home Minister Y Patton to appraise the matter and advocated for the case to be pursued at the highest judicial level.
“We are optimistic that justice will soon be delivered to the victims and that those found guilty, regardless of their uniform, will receive appropriate punishment. Such a grave and gruesome crime must not go unpunished, setting a precedent for the future,” it added.
Meanwhile, the KU noted that as guardian of its people, it is steadfast in its commitment to upholding peace and tranquillity in the region and concurrently bore the “responsibility to protect and safeguard our citizens from any aggressors and criminals.”
“We trust in the legal system of our great democracy and have placed our faith in the law enforcement agencies and the state government to see this matter through to a just conclusion,” it said.
Commending the State Government for its diligent pursuit of this case in the Supreme Court, following the critical findings by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), the KU further noted that the SIT's uncovering of essential information regarding the botched ambush has “been pivotal in advancing this case.”
It further expressed hope that the GoN would continue its “relentless efforts to bring justice, thereby restoring hope and faith in our government and legal system.”
The KU stands committed to supporting all initiatives that aim to ensure justice and protect the rights of our people, it added.
A press release from the Nagaland Advocate General’s office on July 15 informed the State Government has filed Writ Petition (Criminal) in the Supreme Court concerning the incident and challenging the Union Government’s decision to decline sanction to the state authorities from proceeding against the army personnel.
On Monday, the Court issued notices to the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs
