Dimapur, December 27 (MExN): The Sumi hoho and the “western” Sumi frontals reaffirmed to “support” and “strengthen the unification process.” In a meting held today, the Sumi bodies appreciated and acknowledged the “contribution of all the Naga people” and tribal hohos in strengthening the “unification process.” The bodies also urged the people of Seyochung village to “restrain and maintain” age-old brotherhood and settle differences through peaceful dialogue.
In a related matter, the Sumi community of Seyochung village condemned the assault on “the Sumis” of the village by a mob from a particular community on Christmas Eve. Alleging that it was instigated by the village’s head GB, a note from the secretary of the Sumi community mentioned a GB, one Shivito who was severely assaulted. The note expressed surprise that the district administration has taken no action “so far.” The note stated that the incident was the result of a diktat issued that “not more than two Sumis should assemble together.” It claimed that the mob’s action was to deprive the Sumi community of celebrating Christmas. “The ugly incident should be condemned by every right-thinking citizen as this kind of incident reveals the savagery (sic) act of some narrow-minded persons” it stated and cautioned that if the issue is not resolved the aggrieved party will not remain silent but will take an own course of action.
