While strongly condemning the incident on February 6 at Chingmelen village and Tuensang town that resulted in the deaths of two precious lives, Eastern Nagaland Students Federation (ENSF) stated that had the government immediately implemented the ENPO Peace Committee’s recommendation (Longkhim Peace Agreement) on January 21, 2015 the “turmoil and tense situation could have been prevented”.
ENSF president Shahsha L.Menhahu and assistant general secretary Tongpongchuba Chang revealed that when the federation attempted to bring understanding between the two villages since November last year, learnt that the two villages had expressed displeasure over the administration’s lack of timely intervention and delay of justice. ENSF also pointed out that whenever issues arose, the district administration used to shift responsibilities on tribal organisations. When the state cabinet visited Tuensang on December 13,2014, ENSF said it questioned the state government as to who was supposed to run the district-whether the tribal students or government- and asserted that the government to “go back if it cannot run the district.”
To substantiate the issue, ENSF said the Peace Committee was constituted at Longleng on January 12,2015 to enquire into the ongoing tense situation at Longleng. In accordance with its objective, the Peace Committee toured the entire affected areas since January 17,2015 which culminated in the signing of the ‘Longkhim Peace Agreement’ on January 21,2015 by all parties involved after thorough study on the issue in order to bring peace to the district. Further, ENSF said on the evening of January 21, the committee submitted its recommendations to the authority for immediate and necessary action. However, ENSF said, the order on restriction of movement of arms, as recommended, came into effect only on February 7,2015. ENSF said it failed to understand why precautionary measures, recommended by the Peace Committee “could not be implemented on time, which otherwise could have prevented the present situation.”
However, ENSF expressed appreciation on the “tireless efforts made by the district administration” and reposed its faith that the law enforcement agencies would bring culprits responsible for the crimes to book and punished as per the law of the land in order to restore trust among people.
ENSF also appealed to citizens of Tuensang district to “strictly cooperate” with the order issued by the district administration and maintain calm at a time when students were appearing exams. It also opined that elected members of Tuensang district be not confined to their respected camps and “come back with sugar coated mouths only during elections” for votes from the people who “are suffering at this juncture.”
Organizations appeal
Ao Senden: Apex body of the Ao community, the Ao Senden, has expressed deep anguish over the Tuensang incidents where two persons were killed including a minor boy. In a press release, Ao Senden president Prof. Sangyu Yaden and asst. general secretary M. Temsu jamir said: “Our default should not be the reason for the violence- why it has lead to loss of precious lives? Violence is not the answer, if there is any dispute dialogue is the only answer.”
The Senden urged the government officials and law enforcing agencies to “take emergency stringent preventive measures” in order to solve the disputes between the two communities before further delay. As Christian brothers, the Senden appealed to all the citizens of Tuensang district to shun all forms of violence and killings. Any issue can be resolved by sitting across the table and not through such means of violence, the Senden added.
Kiphire: joint meeting of the district administration, police of Kiphire with various organisations of Kiphire, has resolved to appeal to both Changs and Yimchungru tribes in Tuensang, to maintain peace and calm and also appealed to both communities to settle the issue amicably in Christian spirit and in the interest of peaceful co-existence. Stating this through a communiqué, the DC Kihpire said the resolutions were adopted at the joint meeting with USLP, ESSH, DBs & GBs Joint Forum and all ward chairmen of Kiphire headquarters on Monday.
SVC denies involvement
Sotokur Village Council, while denying its involvement in the killing of a minor boy namely Chongma Chang, son of Sibong Chang of Chinglelen village, has condemned the act and conveyed condolence to the bereaved family.
With regard to the kidnapping of a mother and her child, Sotokur head GB Yankinba, said the village council, village guard and pastor had tried to rescue them after receiving information that they were kept in Government Middle School, Sotokur village. The head GB also stated that the villagers had informed neighbouring Yimchunger villages and the Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) to safely send them back to their village with a caution that no harm should come over to them. The head GB also stated that it was only after the information and request made by Sotokur village council that both the mother and her child were handed over to Shamator ADC. Sotokur village council said they were shocked and hurt by the accusation made in some section of the local dailies.
In this connection, it has requested all concerned to collect right information before making any accusation as it might disturb the peace and harmony of the village. Meanwhile, it has thanked the neighbouring villages and ADC Shamator for the safe return of the mother and the child.
(NP)
ENSF president Shahsha L.Menhahu and assistant general secretary Tongpongchuba Chang revealed that when the federation attempted to bring understanding between the two villages since November last year, learnt that the two villages had expressed displeasure over the administration’s lack of timely intervention and delay of justice. ENSF also pointed out that whenever issues arose, the district administration used to shift responsibilities on tribal organisations. When the state cabinet visited Tuensang on December 13,2014, ENSF said it questioned the state government as to who was supposed to run the district-whether the tribal students or government- and asserted that the government to “go back if it cannot run the district.”
To substantiate the issue, ENSF said the Peace Committee was constituted at Longleng on January 12,2015 to enquire into the ongoing tense situation at Longleng. In accordance with its objective, the Peace Committee toured the entire affected areas since January 17,2015 which culminated in the signing of the ‘Longkhim Peace Agreement’ on January 21,2015 by all parties involved after thorough study on the issue in order to bring peace to the district. Further, ENSF said on the evening of January 21, the committee submitted its recommendations to the authority for immediate and necessary action. However, ENSF said, the order on restriction of movement of arms, as recommended, came into effect only on February 7,2015. ENSF said it failed to understand why precautionary measures, recommended by the Peace Committee “could not be implemented on time, which otherwise could have prevented the present situation.”
However, ENSF expressed appreciation on the “tireless efforts made by the district administration” and reposed its faith that the law enforcement agencies would bring culprits responsible for the crimes to book and punished as per the law of the land in order to restore trust among people.
ENSF also appealed to citizens of Tuensang district to “strictly cooperate” with the order issued by the district administration and maintain calm at a time when students were appearing exams. It also opined that elected members of Tuensang district be not confined to their respected camps and “come back with sugar coated mouths only during elections” for votes from the people who “are suffering at this juncture.”
Organizations appeal
Ao Senden: Apex body of the Ao community, the Ao Senden, has expressed deep anguish over the Tuensang incidents where two persons were killed including a minor boy. In a press release, Ao Senden president Prof. Sangyu Yaden and asst. general secretary M. Temsu jamir said: “Our default should not be the reason for the violence- why it has lead to loss of precious lives? Violence is not the answer, if there is any dispute dialogue is the only answer.”
The Senden urged the government officials and law enforcing agencies to “take emergency stringent preventive measures” in order to solve the disputes between the two communities before further delay. As Christian brothers, the Senden appealed to all the citizens of Tuensang district to shun all forms of violence and killings. Any issue can be resolved by sitting across the table and not through such means of violence, the Senden added.
Kiphire: joint meeting of the district administration, police of Kiphire with various organisations of Kiphire, has resolved to appeal to both Changs and Yimchungru tribes in Tuensang, to maintain peace and calm and also appealed to both communities to settle the issue amicably in Christian spirit and in the interest of peaceful co-existence. Stating this through a communiqué, the DC Kihpire said the resolutions were adopted at the joint meeting with USLP, ESSH, DBs & GBs Joint Forum and all ward chairmen of Kiphire headquarters on Monday.
SVC denies involvement
Sotokur Village Council, while denying its involvement in the killing of a minor boy namely Chongma Chang, son of Sibong Chang of Chinglelen village, has condemned the act and conveyed condolence to the bereaved family.
With regard to the kidnapping of a mother and her child, Sotokur head GB Yankinba, said the village council, village guard and pastor had tried to rescue them after receiving information that they were kept in Government Middle School, Sotokur village. The head GB also stated that the villagers had informed neighbouring Yimchunger villages and the Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) to safely send them back to their village with a caution that no harm should come over to them. The head GB also stated that it was only after the information and request made by Sotokur village council that both the mother and her child were handed over to Shamator ADC. Sotokur village council said they were shocked and hurt by the accusation made in some section of the local dailies.
In this connection, it has requested all concerned to collect right information before making any accusation as it might disturb the peace and harmony of the village. Meanwhile, it has thanked the neighbouring villages and ADC Shamator for the safe return of the mother and the child.
(NP)
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