Mokokchung, September 30 (MExN): The Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) has strongly condemned the rising cases of extortion in and around Mokokchung town by ‘national workers,’ stating that it is vitiating the peaceful atmosphere in the society.
In a press release on Friday, the MTLT cited a recent case allegedly involving “national workers from a certain Naga Political Group who were arrested while extorting money from travellers.” Stating that the incident was highly condemnable and cannot be tolerated, it appreciated the Mokokchung police for their prompt action in arresting the anti-social elements and initiating action as per the law of the land.
Further, the MTLT endorsed a statement put out by the All Ward Union Mokokchung Town (AWUMT) wherein the Union “directed the jailed culprits to leave the town within 15 days once they come out of jail.” It also strongly supported the stance of the AWUMT “not to pardon any extortionist and the declaration of taking befitting action against such elements,” as well as the AWUMT’s directive for every household to “keep three traditional torches ready as practiced in the past.”
It further called on the youth of the town to “take serious cognizance of the AWUMT press statement and be ready for any eventuality that may arise.”
Meanwhile, the MTLT asserted that it would not tolerate any anti-social elements, and as such, requested all peace loving citizens of the town to remain vigilant so that the peaceful atmosphere of the town is not disturbed in any manner.
