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CNTC maintains stand Dimapur, SepTember 29 (mexN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has reiterated its stand on “disassociation” from the Naga Hoho on “Rongmei recognition as an indigenous tribe of Nagaland.” This was decided during a meeting held on Thursday, September 29, of its “constituent units of three tribal apex bodies.” A press note from the CNTC Media Cell informed that the Council “thoroughly deliberated” on the approach of the Nagaland State Government and the Naga Hoho on forming committees to review the issue. It was resolved that “any issue pertaining to the three tribes in general in regard to the Rongmei tribe recognition will be initiated only under the aegis of the CNTC and not separately.”
NH 29 four laning to begin post Oct 15
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Kohima, SepTember 29 (mexN): Contractors involved in the four-laning of National Highway 29 have informed the Chief Minister of Nagaland State that work on stretches of the Highway will begin after October 15, once the dry season sets in. This was informed in a press release from I Himato Zhimomi, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Works & Housing, Government of Nagaland. Chief Minister TR Zeliang chaired a coordination meeting with the Departments of PWD (NH), Power Department, Police Department, the Chief Secretary, DGP, the GM, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) and the contractors for the fourlaning of NH 29 on Thursday, September 29. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the Department of Power to “immediately begin” the process of shifting of the power utilities in the areas affected by the four lane project, informed Zhimomi in the press release. Since the contractors have informed that the work will begin after October 15, public in Nagaland State have been requested to “extend their cooperation and to bear with the inconveniences that would result from the construction works.” The Chief Minister has also asked departments concerned to work out “alternative stretches for inter and intra state traffic wherever possible.” The contractors are also said to have informed that they were given three years time to complete the project but the CM requested the works to be completed earlier, stated the press release from Zhimomi. Other issues such as security arrangements, cooperation of the local communities, and work related issues were discussed during the meeting, it stated, adding that regular meetings chaired by the CM would be held henceforth in order to “closely monitor” the four-laning of NH 29.
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india conducts ‘surgical senapati town erupts in protest NSCN-IM ‘officials’ arrested by Assam Rifles; Released strikes’ across the loc
NeW DeLhi/iSLamabaD, SepTember 29 (reuTerS): India said on Thursday it had conducted “surgical strikes” on suspected militants preparing to infiltrate from Pakistan-ruled Kashmir, making its first direct military response to an attack on an army base it blames on Pakistan. Pakistan said two of its soldiers had been killed in exchanges of fire and in repulsing an Indian “raid”, but denied India had made any targeted strikes across the de facto frontier that runs through the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir. The cross-border action inflicted significant casualties, the Indian army’s head of operations told reporters in New Delhi, while a senior government official said Indian soldiers had crossed the border to target militant camps. The announcement followed through on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning that those India held responsible “would not go unpunished” for a Sept. 18 attack on an Indian army base at Uri, near the Line of Control, that killed 18 soldiers. Lt General Ranbir Singh, the Indian army’s director general of military operations (DGMO), said the strikes were launched on Wednesday based on “very specific and credible information that some terrorist units had positioned themselves ... with an aim to carry out infiltration and terrorist strikes”. Singh said he had called his Pakistani counterpart to inform him of the operation, which had ended. India later briefed opposition parties and foreign ambassadors in New Delhi but stopped short of disclosing operational details. Pakistan’s military spokesman slammed the Indian account as “totally baseless and completely a lie”, saying the
We have captured one Indian soldier, killed eight: Pakistan
iSLamabaD, SepTember 29 (iaNS): The Pakistan military on Thursday said it had captured an Indian soldier and killed eight others, Dawn quoted security sources as saying. The soldier was identified as Chandu Babulal Chohan, 22, from Maharashtra. Dawn said he had been shifted to an undisclosed location. The soldier was caught after the Indian military fired across the Line of Control (LoC), it said. Dawn said the bodies of the dead Indian soldiers lay unattended at the Line of Control (LoC), which divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan. contact between DGMOs only included communication regarding cross-border firing, which was within existing rules of engagement. “We deny it. There is no such thing on the ground. There is just the incident of the firing last night, which we responded to,” Lt General Asim Bajwa told news channel Geo TV. “We have fired in accordance with the rules of engagement[...] We are acting in a responsible way.” Pakistan said nine of its soldiers had also been wounded. Neither side’s account could be independently verified. India’s disclosure of such strikes was unprecedented, said Ajai Sahni of the Institute for Conflict Management in New Delhi, and sent a message not only to his own people but to the international community. “India expects global support to launch more focused action against Pakistan,” Sahni told Reuters.
“There was tremendous pressure on the Indian prime minister to prove that he is ready to take serious action.” NO MORE STRATEGIC RESTRAINT The border clash also comes at a delicate time for Pakistan, with powerful Army Chief of Staff General Raheel Sharif due to retire shortly and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif still to decide on a successor. The Pakistani premier condemned what he called India’s “unprovoked and naked aggression” and called a cabinet meeting on Friday to discuss further steps. India announced its retaliation at a news conference in New Delhi that was hurriedly called, only to be delayed, as Modi chaired a meeting of his cabinet committee on security to be briefed on the operation. “The prime minister is clear that this is exactly what we should have done,” a senior government official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. “Informing the world about the surgical strike was important today.”
SIX-HOUR EXCHANGE Exchanges of fire took place in the Bhimber, Hot Spring, Kel and Lipa sectors in Pakistanadministered Kashmir, and lasted about six hours, the Pakistani military said earlier. An Indian army officer in Kashmir said there had been shelling from the Pakistani side of the border into the Nowgam district, near the Line of Control, and the exchange of fire continued during the day. There were no casualties or damage reported on the Indian side of the frontier. An Indian military source told Reuters that the operation was carried out on the Pakistani side of the Line of Control where there were between five and seven infiltration “launchpads”.
Assam Rifles officials with agitated protestors in Senapati Town, Manipur, on September 29. (NNN Photo)
Seen here are barricades put up by the protesting public in Senapati Town, blocking the Imphal-Dimapur road. The road block was later lifted. (NNN Photo)
Newmai News Network Senapati | September 29
All activities came to a grinding halt as people came out in protest in Senapati town since Wednesday night. Three NSCN-IM “officials” were arrested by the Assam Rifles on Wednesday, September 28, accused with indulging in “nefarious activities” along the Asian Highway-2. Senapati town erupted in protest against the arrest of the three NSCN-IM “officials” identified as Captain PK Akas (41), a resident of Kaibi village under Tadubi police station, Senapati district, Lt Ashang Kashung (41), a resident of Kachai village under Somdal police station, Ukhrul district and Cpl N Elvis Kayina (26), a resident of Makhre-
lui village under Senapati police station. The people were demanding the release of the three NSCNIM “officials” immediately. The people came out in large numbers and attempted to gherao the 35 Assam Rifles post, the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati and the police station in the headquarters. All kinds of transport, both goods and passenger, were halted along the AH-2 as protestors blocked the road. Meanwhile, in a press release, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Defence Wing claimed that troops of Maram Battalion under Senapati Brigade apprehended three high ranking “active cadres” of NSCN (IM) in an operation carried out on September 28 along
“Asian Highway-2 between Senapati and Henbung.” According to PIB, Defence Wing, based on specific input regarding presence of “active cadres” of NSCN (IM) on AH-2, operation was launched by troops of Maram Battalion that resulted in apprehension of three “active cadres” of NSCN (IM) along with one 9mm pistol, three live rounds and Rs 10,000 in cash. The PIB, Defence Wing, said that “spot questioning” of the individuals revealed that they were carrying out “extortion” on AH-2 from trucks plying on the highway and were involved in various “nefarious activities” on behalf of the organization. The apprehended cadres were handed over to Imphal West police station at Lamphel along with recoveries for further investigation, it stated. “Certain socio-political organizations of Senapati district agitated against the arrest and blocked the NH-2 during the night demanding unconditional release of the apprehended cadres. It was conveyed to the organizations that armed cadres of any organization carrying out extortion are a threat to the peace and security of the region and all socio-political organizations must support the endeavour of the security forces in apprehending such cadres.” Discussions between the socio-political organizations, security forces and the State Police had ensued to resolve the matter at the earliest. NSCN-IM ‘officials’ released The three NSCN-IM “officials” have been released late Thursday evening from the custody of Imphal West police station. They reportedly appeared before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Kangpokpi in-charge of Senapati as the CJM Senapati is on leave. Meanwhile, the protest in Senapati has also been halted on learning about the development. The bandh and blockades have also been lifted.
State Govt ‘shying away’ from responsibility : NTC Congress eyes election to ULBs in Nagaland State
Kohima, SepTember 29 (mexN): The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has stated today that the “indigenous tribe” recognition issue in Nagaland State today is the “most contentious issue” in public domain. In reference to this, a press release from Theja Therieh, Chairman of the Media Cell of the NTC, noted that the State Government “taking shelter” under the Writ Petition of the Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) amounts to either “shying away from
its official responsibility to address the issue or intending to misguide the general public.” Explaining the point, the NTC took the position that the petition filed by the ZPO does not challenge notification No. HOME/SCTA6/2007 (PT.I) dated Kohima, August 4, 2012, “that had given recognition to Rongmei as indigenous tribe in Nagaland.” According to the NTC, ZPO’s Writ Petition “challenged Rongmei’s indigenous inhabitant status” and the
Gauhati High Court gave interim orders “restricting issuing of indigenous certificate to members of Rongmei Community.” “As a matter of fact, since the ZPO did not challenge the issue of recognition of Rongmei as indigenous tribe of Nagaland, the question of subjudice either to discuss it in public domain or interfering the court procedures does not arise. Rather to retain the recognition or to revoke the order lies in the court of the State Government,” the NTC maintained.
MALT sEALs subDivisioNAL EDucATioN officE
Reopened after agreement to post Head Assistant maNgKoLemba, SepTember 29 (mexN): The Sub Divisional Education Office (SDEO) in Mangkolemba was temporarily sealed for one day on September 28 by the Mangkolemba Ao Lanur Telongjem (MALT) following the Nagaland State Government’s failure to post a Head Assistant (HA) at the office. The office was sealed as an expression of displeasure against the School Education Department and the State Government for failing to post a Head Assistant (HA) at SDEO establishment in Mangkolemba, stated a press note from Media Cell, MALT. The MALT, on September 24, had resolved to carry out an indefinite sealing of the SDEO office from
Dimapur, SepTember 29 (mexN): The Congress has pinned fresh hopes of resurgence on the elections to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) that the Government of Nagaland is set to announce soon. Dr. K Jayakumar, Secretary, All India Congress Committee (in-charge Nagaland) stated in a joint press statement with K Therie, President, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), that the said elections will be considered by the Congress party as “an opportunity to consolidate its position.” “It is time for our leaders and cadres to expose the ineffective Administration in Nagaland. All the civic amenities are at their lowest level and these issues can be addressed only by the elected representatives of the local bodies,” stated Dr. Jayakumar. Stating that Congress is a “grassroots
level party” in Nagaland, he expressed that it should “get in touch with the people, assess their requirements and accordingly prepare for the elections.” He urged the NPCC to “seriously prepare” and contest elections “at all levels.” Meanwhile, K Therie, took a similar route and stated that elections to the ULBs will be a “litmus test of clean election that has failed in the past.” Making an offer of “God-fearing clean candidates for good governance,” the NPCC stated that it will give separate election manifestoes for each Municipal and Town Council “underlining the future and with assurances to deliver.” Nagaland needs decent and disciplined ULBs, stated Therie, and urged all Congress “rank and file” to “prepare to fight” the elections to ULBs.
Jung alerts cops on crimes against women, people from NE in Delhi
Members of Mangkolemba Ao Lanur Telongjem (MALT) sealing the office of The Sub Divisional Education Officer, Mangkolemba on September 28.
September 28 until its demand were met by the authorities concerned. The proposed indefinite sealing, however, was suspended after receiving assurance for posting a HA from the Under Secretary, on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of School Education through the ADC
Mangkolemba, it said. An agreement in this regard was also signed between the MALT, the Addl. Deputy Commissioner (ADC), the Sub Divisional Police Officer and the Mangkolemba Adhoc Town Committee, it added. While the MALT has decided to call off the agitation till October 15, the
body said that it will resume the agitation with “more vigor” if the State Government fails to carry out its assurance. Earlier on July 4, the MALT had picketed the same office and through the ADC, Mangkolemba submitted an ultimatum to the Chief Secretary to post a HA latest by July 18.
NeW DeLhi, SepTember 29 (iaNS): Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Thursday directed Delhi Police to adopt zero-tolerance policy for crimes against women, an official spokesman said. Jung also cautioned them to be careful of any targeted crime against people from the northeastern states, particularly girls and women, said a statement from Raj Niwas after Jung headed a meeting there to review crime and law and order situation in Delhi. He said individual responsibility of officers, including
SHOs of their respective areas, should be fixed if any crime took place against people from the North-East region residing in Delhi. Jung instructed police to intensify patrolling, particularly in areas more vulnerable to crimes against women. The Lt Governor also expressed concern over the growing incidents of motor vehicle thefts and snatching. He directed all ranges and districts to work concertedly towards bringing crime down “through greater intelligence gathering and by being extra vigilant”.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Special Commissioners of Police (Law & Order), Joint Commissioners of Police of all ranges and the Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) of all districts. Jung told the DCPs to ensure that the conduct of SHOs and their subordinate staff, especially while dealing with the public, was of the highest standards. He also advised the police personnel on duty to demonstrate sensitivity towards people and their issues.