The Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers Association (ENGOA) vehemently condemned the April 28 incident in Kiphire where the official residence of Deputy Commissioner and vehicles belonging to district administration and police were burnt down by “unruly” mob, following harassment of innocent youths by the Assam Rifles during routine duty.
A press statement issued by ENGOA Secretary, Information & Publicity affirmed that the Assam Rifles “who claim themselves as the ‘Friends of the Hill People’ in this particular case have turned out to be enemies of the hill people.” It suggested that the AR should maintain their sanctity while dealing with the people.
However, it stated that the action of the mob in burning government properties including the residence of Deputy Commissioner is unbecoming and condemnable by every right thinking people. “Public should have resorted to the democratic norm of protest against armed personnel of Assam Rifles or any other armed set up, as none is above the law.”
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