Dimapur, June 14 (MExN): The Yung Ang-led NSCN (K) today condemned in strongest possible terms to what it held as “senseless and brutal murder” of if its member Haiwang, Central Council Member(CCM) at Tizit Mon on June 13.
As reported by The Morung Express, the dead body of the victim, identified by the police as Haiwang Konyak, was found in Tizit’s Hongsai colony in the morning of June 13. He held the rank of Razou Peyu.
In a condemnation note from its MIP, the Yung Ang-led NSCN (K) stated that at this “most critical juncture when the Nagas are looking forward towards peace and unity, some unscrupulous group(s) currently are trying to upset and ruin the prevailing peaceful atmosphere among Nagas.
These groups, it alleged, was sheltered by Government of India (GoI).
Despite the fact that NSCN/GPRN, under the leadership of Yung Aung, has cease fighting within Nagas, these group(s) are “itching to reopen the ugly past without considering the future consequences,” it asserted.
According to the Yung Ang-led NSCN (K), they are their attempting to “gain favour from Gol by waylaying, kidnapping and killing our members” and asserted the such action “in connivance with the Indian agents is delusional and will be counterproductive.”
Without specifying, it alleged that a particular group has been “consistently poking into our nose with your belligerent behaviour” and cautioned that this action has been noted seriously and the concerned group “will be solely held responsible for any untoward incident.”
Meanwhile in a separate release, Yung Ang condemned the killing as a barbaric act and asserted that the NSCN/GPRN would “leave no stone unturned in finding the culprits of this barbaric act.”
He further acknowledged the ‘long and illustrious national career’ of late Haiwang and saluted his selfless service.
“We convey our deep condolences to the bereaved family members. May the almighty God grant eternal peace to the departed soul,” he added.
KU condemns
Meanwhile, the Konyak Union (KU) vehemently condemned what it described as the “heinous and brutal killing” of late Heiwang on June 13 by unidentified assailants.
Such a cold blooded murder is not just condemnable but also detrimental to the peace and security of the people in this civilized world, it said.
This act of violence blatantly violates the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation’s (ENPO) December 18, 2007 Tuensang summit Resolution which unequivocally prohibits any form of bloodshed in the ENPO region, it pointed out
Accordingly, the KU called upon “group or party involved in this cowardly act to come forward and justify” the killing.
“We are deeply pained and hurt by this brazen act of killing without any regard for humanity and also to the Civil Society Organisation (CSO) resolution that desire peace and tranquillity,” it added.
As ‘guardian of our people,’ the KU said it always advocated for peace and the peaceful resolution of difference and issues as violence does not bring any sense or solution to the problem.
Every individual's life matter and no authority have the right to snatch someone's life without justification, it added.
The KU also urged the law enforcement agencies to investigate the killing without delay and ensure that justice is brought to the victim's family at the earliest.
“We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and reiterate our commitment to upholding peace and harmony in our region,” it added.
