Zunheboto, April 23 (MExN): The joint council of villages of Baimho, Thokihi,Shotomi, Kawoto, Sheyipu, Khukishe, Sukhalu and Yemishe villages under Zunheboto district has issued a directive that no fishing in any form (angling netting, battery, chemicals, generator, bomb and any other traditional methods) shall be allowed within the jurisdiction of the said villages for a period of three years starting from May 1, 2018. The joint villages during its general meeting on April 21 also resolved that cattle entering into the jurisdiction of the said villages stretching from Baimho to Khukishe village during terrace cultivation from April 15 to November 30, 2018 shall be “shot to death without any warning.” “The order shall be applied to all outsiders and also to anyone from within the said villages, offenders shall invite severest penalty as deem fit by the joint council,” stated a press release issued by Chairman, Hekuto Yepthomi and Secretary, Kikhevi Yeptho.
