KOHIMA, APRIL 4 (MExN): The Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) and Pochury Hoho (PH) held a joint meeting at DUDA Guest House in Kohima on April 4 and adopted several resolutions addressing the escalating land dispute between Mimi Circle and Laruri-Sütsu.
In a joint statement, the two apex tribal organizations expressed "deep concern over the recent escalation of the land dispute between Mimi Circle and Laruri-Sütsu, particularly the unfortunate incident that took place on April 28, 2025." The statement said "such acts of violence are deeply regrettable as it threatens the peace and harmony shared between two communities and pray for the speedy recovery of all the victims."
At what they called a critical juncture, the YTC and PH appealed to both sides—"especially the people of Mimi Circle and Laruri-Sütsu"—to "exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any form of provocation, intimidation or violence." The statement further directed both parties "to restrain from any sorts of press release in due regard and restrain from doing any activities in the disputed area."
The organizations acknowledged the ultimatum served by the Laruri Development Committee (LDC) and the two village councils under the Pochury Area Public Organization (PAPO). They expressed their commitment "to facilitating a joint inspection of the disputed land and to engaging in a sit and transparent process to find a lasting resolution."
The statement urged the LDC and the two village councils "to put in abeyance the ultimatum served to Pochury Hoho with utmost trust and in the true spirit and interest of brotherhood and peaceful coexistence."
Appealing to state authorities, the YTC and PH requested the Home Commissioner and law enforcement agencies "to take immediate and necessary action by deploying adequate security personnel at the disputed area and adjoining villages till the matter is resolved amicably."
Clarifying that "the recent incident is not between the two tribal entities but it is between the few villages," the statement appealed to "all the tribesmen of both the communities to restrain from any acts that may disturb or escalate the issue between the two tribes."
"We urge all concerned to uphold the values of peace and unity as we work collectively toward a constructive solution," the statement said.
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