DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 6 (MExN): The Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has described as ‘despicable, barbaric, vile, loathsome and dastardly’ the killing of Kevetso Kezo, former leacy Chakhesang region (NSCN-IM), Avo Kezo “second lieutenant” in the NSCN-IM, Vechikho Puro, Games & Sports secretary of Chakhesang Students Union, Kuzhongoyo Puro, chairman of Village Education Committee RD Block Kikruma and critically injuring Beduvo Vero, vice president NPF youth wing, RD Block Unit, Kikruma on October 3 at AG Colony Kohima by the NSCN (K).
“The intentional and deliberate killing of innocent lives has manifested the maniac and sadistic pleasure of the perpetrators. The killing has left a wife husbandless, a child fatherless and the whole community in sorrow, anguish and despair. Through this press communique we would like to question the NSCN K as to why, the innocents have been made the target of this tragedy. We would like to state in no uncertain terms, that lest the culprits are brought to book and punished, the Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) will not rest”, warned a note issued by Mudovoyo Vero, president and Deo Movi, general secretary of CYF.
Stating that the tragedy is irreparable, irremediable and has caused permanent damage to the family members and the community, the CYF urged the government to award ex-gratia to the deceased family members and also provide suitable employment to the dependents of the family members at the earliest.
The CYF also reminded that through these killings, the Government has yet again shown its failure to protect the lives of the innocents. “We would like to remind the State Government that its lackadaisical approach towards law and order problem is aggravating the situation and claming lives of the innocents. There has been complete breakdown of ceasefire ground rules and we urge the authorities to enforce the ground rules”.
Pointing out that words are inadequate to condemn the heinous act, the CYF stated that the act has once again reminded of the so-called national workers haveing least respect for the sacred gift of life from God and gone against the wishes of the people for peace and reconciliation. “The, CYF would like to reiterate that there is no pride and glory in killing a Naga and this acts negates nationalism and aspiration of the people”.
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