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Dimapur VOL. IX ISSUE 5

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Respect for human life must be upheld NMA express anguish over recent violence

KOHIMA, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Naga Mothers Association today expressed anguish at the recent spate of violence in Nagaland and in neighbouring Karbi Anglong, Assam. The NMA, through a press note, appealed for people to co operate with the investigation agencies in apprehending the perpetrators of the crimes. Condemning the killing of nine persons, whose decomposed bodies were recovered on January 3; the NMA urged the authorities to arrest, book and punish the culprits at the earliest. “With painful heart, we convey our sympathies to all the bereaved family members and pray the Almighty God to give you comforts in this time of grief,” it added. While extending solidarity to the Rengma Nagas, who have been displaced following violence and unrest in Karbi Anglong; the NMA appealed for intervention of both the State Governments of Nagaland and Assam in restoring law and order and to ensure safety to the lives and properties of all concerned. It urged the authority to ensure that relief materials reach the affected and displaced people without any delay. It further condemned the December 28 assault in Dimapur, which eventually led to the death of late Akivito A Sumi, a student of Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur. While lauding the law enforcing agency for their prompt action in arresting the prime accused behind the attack, it appealed that the accused should not be granted bail and that befitting punishment, as per the law, should be awarded. Stating that the NMA abhors violence and killings, it urged every mother to be vigilant and stand together “to make our land free from all forms of evil activities.” It urged “our sons and brothers to stop inflicting shame and reproach and instead help us to live with honour and dignity.” The NMA asserted that the Nagaland state Government must ensure that “respect for precious human life is upheld” and that strong measures be taken to prevent any recurrence of such killing and violence.

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Police on Monday could identify the rest of four unidentified dead bodies (of nine), recovered from Pachaspura, Chumukedima on January 3 last. Eight of the deceased are reported to be labourers, police said, while one was a student. The mortal remains of the deceased were handed over to their relatives today. With regard to the progress of investigation, head of the Special Investigation Team instituted to probe the case, DIG (Range/NAP), Kohima, Liremo Lotha said that it is too early to comment on the status of the case. Stating that the team is on the job, Lotha added that in the interest of investigation, the team cannot divulge anything at this stage.

The following people have been identified by the Nagaland Police (Dimapur), with the help of their families, as those whose bodies were found in a decomposed form on January 3 in a stream in Pachaspura, Chumukedima, Dimapur: 1. Harlongbi Ingti (21), s/o Suren Ingti, village Rongkangthir, Bokajan (Student) 2. Mongal Singh (24), s/o Longri Ingti, village Tokiram, Borpathar PS (Labour) 3. Sunil Rongphi (18), s/o Kania Rongphi, village Tokiram, Borpathar PS (Labour) 4. Dhoni Rongphi (24), s/o Muki Rongphi, village Tokiram, Borpathar PS (Labour) 5. Rajib Ingti (25), s/o Bora Ingti, village Rongto Ingti, Borpathar PS (Labour) 6. Dhoram Lekthe (16), s/o Chandra Lekthe, village Bheloghat Sarsing Tokbi, Samelangso PO, Dokmoka PS (Labour) 7. Hukur Singner (23), s/o Lakhiram Singner, village Bheloghat, Samelangso PO, Dokmoka PS (Labour) 8. Pratab Taro (29), s/o Biren Taro, village Rensing Rongpi, Hawraghat PS (Labour) 9. Thengtom Singnar (25), s/o Longsing Singner, Hawraghat PS (Labour)

1lakh ex gratia to family of nine deceased KOHIMA, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Cabinet of the Government of Nagaland has decided to pay ex gratia of Rupees One lakh each to the family members of the nine deceased, whose bodies were recovered from the Pachaspura area of Dimapur. This decision, informed Cabinet Secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir, has been taken on “purely humanitarian grounds prejudice to the ongoing Police investigation into the crime.” This was one among the decisions taken by the Cabinet at its meeting on Monday. The Cabinet has also endorsed the appointment of the High Power Enquiry

Nagaland Govt sets one month time frame for HPEC to complete report

Committee (HPEC) and the Special Investigation team. It has urged for the case to be pursued with “all urgency and earnestness in order to bring the culprits to book,” informed Jamir. In view of the urgency, the Cabinet has decided that a time frame of one month should be given to the HPEC to complete its report. The Cabinet further appealed to the Karbi and Rengma people to “refrain from any

further violence and maintain peace and calm in the spirit of the age old fraternal relationship among the people of the two communities.” Additionally, the Nagaland Cabinet also expressed deep regret on the “unfortunate incident at Mukalimi, Zunheboto District that occurred during the last week of December 2013 leading to the loss of precious lives.” It has expressed appreciation of the “appropriate actions of the Government under the directions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister and the Home Minister that prevented great loss of lives.”

Naga Hoho infuriated by killing; KAPF reiterates commitment to calls for Consultation on January 8 peace & restoration of normalcy

Security situation The civil society based in Karbi Anglong has maintained that the situation in the area is calm. The Assam Police, however, said that the situation in the affected areas is tense though no fresh incidents of violence have been reported. Security forces are on high alert in the affected areas as well as the two national highways connecting to Dimapur. The Assam Police told reporters from Nagaland that security personnel are patrolling the highway; the heightened state of tension has not deterred travellers from Nagaland from taking NH 29. So far, ten persons, suspected of involvement in

arson, have been arrested, following a series of operations jointly launched by the Assam Police, the para-military and the army during the past few days, an Assam Police officer said. Four KPLT linkmen were also arrested during the operations. The officer said that one Single Barrel Muzzle Loading gun and gunpowder was recovered from the four. Further, six persons, alleged to be cadres of the Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force, were arrested on Saturday. Arms and ammunition were also reportedly confiscated from the arrested. According to official figures, around 22-25 villages of both the Rengma and Karbi people have been affected by the violence. The displaced are sheltered in nine relief camps set up under Borpathar and Chokihola police stations where nearly 2000 people are taking shelter. 1186 displaced Rengmas, according to the official count, are housed in four camps. The count of Karbi people affected by the violence is put at 1681,

who are sheltered in five camps. Further, the number of Rengma villages, where cases of arson have been reported, is put at four with Khoaani village the most affected. No media personnel have been able to gain access to the affected villages thus far owing to the volatile situation. Security personnel have also advised caution against visiting the affected villages citing safety concerns.

34 Karbis escorted from Kohima to Diphu Meanwhile, 34 Karbi people, who were working in Kohima, were escorted to Diphu on Monday. The Angami Youth Organisation, Angami Students’ Association and the Naga Students’ Federation in coordination with the Karbi Students’ Association took the initiative after some Karbi people sought help, it was informed. It was further informed that they were compelled to leave after they received calls from home to return.

KOHIMA, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Naga Hoho has stated that it is “infuriated by the killing of nine Karbis and dumping of their bodies in the jungle at Pachaspura near Chumukedima ‘A’.” It said that “this hideous act, which is beyond human comprehension, has tarnished the hospitable image of the Nagas.” Stating that the “Naga people will not tolerate the use of Nagaland as a killing field,” it urged all peace loving citizens to “act or utter with complete restrain and look at matters from a wider perspective for the benefit of everyone.” The Naga Hoho appealed to all Naga citizens to provide security to the Karbi people residing in Nagaland and at the same time urged the Karbis in Nagaland “not to create hysteria but to remain calm and vigilant for peaceful co-existence.” It then urged the Nagaland state government to expedite the investigation into the kill-

SIbSAgAR, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Ahom Royal Society (ARS), in expressing concern over the ongoing violence affecting lives of communities in Karbi Anglong, has offered its services and help to ensure that “Naga and Karbi sisters and brothers” can begin a dialogue for peace. “It pains us to see that political machinations and cynical manipulation of emotions have led to death and displacement of innocent Naga and Karbi people,”

stated a press release from the secretary of the ARS, U.K. Baruah, and its central education secretary, Dr. Chandraditya Gogoi, on behalf of the ARS central committee. The ARS is a ‘socio-economic cultural and educational organisation’ based in the Sibsagar district of Assam. “We offer all our services and help to ensure that this dialogue can take place, either in Karbi Anglong, or Nagaland, or in any other part of the region,” the ARS asserted.

Reminding that the past is rich with stories of solidarity among the indigenous Karbi, Naga and Ahom peoples, the ARS noted that “Our concerns are even more heartfelt as both communities are dear to us and have lived in amity since the time of our ancestors. We have eaten food cooked from the same hearth and lived in a landscape that forms part of our shared history.” It is the past, it said, that “reminds us of the respect that our ancestors had

for one another. It is a past that we have to revive, if we are to survive the relentless efforts to divide us in our modern times.” The ARS has, thus, appealed to “Naga and Karbi sisters and brothers” to “lay down the spear and begin a dialogue for peace.” Though it acknowledged the difficulty for the many broken and affected lives to think about peace at this juncture, the ARS prayed that “our wise sisters and brothers will try and do.”

ing of the nine persons. It further informed that the Naga Hoho will hold a consultative meeting on January 8 at Naga Council Conference Hall, Dimapur at 11:00am. Two representatives each from the ENPO, NSF, NMA, NBCC, NCD, DNSU and NPMHR have been requested to attend the meeting. In a separate statement, the Naga Hoho expressed solidarity with the “displaced and distressed Naga brethren in Karbi Anglong district of Assam.” It appealed to tribe hohos, individuals and well-wishers to contribute relief materials for the distressed Nagas in Karbi Anglong, who are taking refuge in different relief camps, both in Assam and Nagaland. It informed that contributions can be made by contacting Naga Hoho General Secretary, Mutsikhoyo Yhobu and Information & Publicity Secretary, C Daipao at 09436438045 and 09402830729.

‘Opposed to any form of bandhs or blockades’ DIPHU, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Karbi Anglong Peace Forum (KAPF), comprising 30 civil and student organizations of Karbi Anglong, has informed the public of Assam and Nagaland that it is committed to work for peace and restoration of normalcy at any cost. In that, the KAPF has declared that it is “opposed to any form of bandh or blockades in any form that may be called by any organizations or group from both the states. Bandhs or blockades at this critical juncture are unwanted and unjustified. Blockades and bandhs will affect in distribution of relief materials and is only an unnecessary harassment to the innocent public.” The KAPF reiterated its commitment to work for permanent restoration of peace in the district of Karbi Anglong and in the region, and is closely in touch with all organizations in Nagaland which includes Naga Hoho, NPMHR, NSF, Naga Mothers Association, etc. at all times. Those seeking to contact the KAPF may do so through the following persons: (1) Paisong Lekthe: +91-98542-32583, (2) Nathan Ronghang : +91-96135-80203, (3) Watson :+91-90855-36911 and (4) Lipson Rongpi :+91-98594-38098.

Ahoms urge Karbi-Nagas to begin dialogue for peace Police caution against fraudsters

PAc appeals for peaceful atmosphere and restrain

KOHIMA, JANUARY 6 (MExN): The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the Government of Nagaland has appealed to the public, at this time of unrest, to maintain a peaceful atmosphere by exercising restrain and bringing back fraternal relationships. In its combined meeting held on Monday at the State Banquet Hall here, the PAC termed the recent incident in Zunheboto between the Sumi public and the NSCN (IM) as “unfortunate” and expressed regret over it. The PAC appealed to the public, particularly the Sumi Community, to “maintain peaceful atmosphere in the interest of the

Resolves to ensure safety of minorities in Nagaland Naga people.” A list of the resolutions adopted by the PAC at the meeting, signed by the co-convenor of the PAC, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, and the Secretary (Home) to the Government of Nagaland, Wepretso Mero, was made available to the press today. The PAC appealed to the Naga Nationalist Groups to “refrain from any action that creates civil unrest and also appeal to them to heed to the voice of the people and come to-

gether for a final Political settlement.” In that, it also appealed to the Government of India to expedite the negotiation to its “logical conclusions.” The Committee condemned the barbaric killing of nine persons whose bodies were discovered in Pachaspura area of Dimapur. It appreciated the “prompt action of the State Government in setting up of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) & High Power Enquiry Committee

(HPEC) to investigate the killings and appeal to one and all to remain calm and to allow the law enforcing agencies to take actions at the earliest to bring the culprits to book.” It was also resolved that the State Government shall take all “necessary measures to ensure the safety and lives of all communities especially the bonafide minorities living in the State, including the Karbis.” In the interest of this, the PAC appealed to the Karbis and Rengma brothers to “exercise restrain and desist further escalating the situation and help bring back the age old fraternal relationship.”

WOKHA, JANUARY 6 (MExN): Wokha Police have issued a public cautionary notice informing of the increasing cases of fraud through internet and mobile phones. Superintendent of Police, Wokha, Limasunep Jamir, in the notification, cautioned the public against solicitating calls/messages/e-mail from unknown numbers/ e-mail IDs and informed that such matters should be reported to the police for verification. The notice informed that many people have been duped into depositing huge amounts of money with false promise of winning lotteries. It added that some users have been tricked into disclosing their confidential ATM PIN numbers, passwords by fraudsters posing as Bank officials. The notice also informed of cases where some members of the public have opened numerous account numbers and then sold off the ATM cards to national and international based fraudsters. Cases of fraudsters/conman posing as religious workers/ Christian missionaries have also been reported and established, it added. The notice then explained in detail, the modus operandi of the fraudsters. As per Wokha Police, random calls/appeals from call centers or e-mail from persons posing as agents

of renowned companies are sent to prospective clients, informing that they have won a lottery. In other cases e-mail or calls from persons posing as religious workers appealing for transfer of fund outside the country are also made. Police informed that the fraudsters even go to the extent of furnishing, via email, fake documents like clearance certificate from Central Board of Excise and Customs, New Delh; Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Letter of Guarantee; Her Majesty’s (HM) Revenue & Customs

Cash Payment Receipt; Her Majesty’s (HM) Courts affidavit/ letter of approval; Certificate of Winning; Delivery diplomat passport scan for identification and security purpose, License for payment etc. Prospective clients are then informed that diplomats/company agents will be arriving in the country to make the payment, and are directed to make arrangements for clearance of tax and other expenses. Clients are then made to give advance payments through local conduit agents Bank

Account Numbers on one pretext or the other “like for bailing out company foreigner agent stating that he has been arrested and under immigration custody and other excuses.” The fraudsters then send fake license for payment from High Commission Office, Transfer slip from Credit Control and Wire Transfer Department and instruct the clients to make further payments as PIN activation fee, Tax clearance fee etc. Fake ATM Cards packaged in greeting card, stating security reasons, are dispatched with direction for payment as activation/ processing fees through different local bank accounts numbers, the notice informed. Wokha Police stated that in the course of investigation, based on mobile calls log, e-mail ID and Bank account numbers, the trail has lead mostly to fraudsters within the country. However, police added that due to fictitious IDs, cases could not progress much, leaving the investigating agencies without much option. In view of this unprecedented rise in information technology/cyber related crimes, Wokha Police have cautioned the public not to solicit calls and mails from unknown /doubtful sources, and stay guarded against any attempt from such fraudsters.

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