After relapsing into simmering tension, following acts of violence and arson in Tuensang during the past several weeks, the situation again flared up Friday when two persons, that included a minor boy, were reportedly killed in acts of violence.
Additional two companies of armed police forces have been rushed to Tuensang while central paramilitary forces were also asked to be on stand by.
According to official sources, a minor boy of a nearby village was killed during an attack on the village by some elements.
A mother and minor child who were taken hostage were later released at the intervention of an apex tribal body.
However, the incident served to inflame passions and in what was seen as a retaliation, a mob reportedly attacked a policeman in the afternoon in Tuensang town.
It was reported that the victim was rushed to the hospital but was dragged out and hacked to death.
Meanwhile, a high level security meeting was held in Kohima Friday where the chief minister T.R. Zeliang held a marathon review meeting with senior civil and police officials to take stock of the situation in Tuensang.
State govt. issues directive
Meanwhile, the state government has announced a slew of measure aimed at restoring normalcy in Tuensang district, stated a press release issued by additional chief secretary and home commissioner Friday.
The government has announced the following measures:
1. Ex-gratia of Rs. One lakh has been announced for the person killed on February 6, 2015.
2. The District Administration shall take action for deposit of all arms and ammunition in the affected area.
3. Bond/undertaking will be obtained from the villages in the affected area for maintaining peace under appropriate provision of law.
4. No activity by public shall be permitted in the disputed area near Chendang saddle. The District Administration shall submit a survey report of the disputed area to the Government.
5. District Administration shall send comprehensive proposal for provision of relief or the property destroyed/damaged in Tuensang Town and Chendang Saddle.
The Commissioner, Nagaland has been asked to take necessary action accordingly.
The release also informed that the DG Police has been requested to constitute a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incidents that led to loss of life and property.
(NP)
Additional two companies of armed police forces have been rushed to Tuensang while central paramilitary forces were also asked to be on stand by.
According to official sources, a minor boy of a nearby village was killed during an attack on the village by some elements.
A mother and minor child who were taken hostage were later released at the intervention of an apex tribal body.
However, the incident served to inflame passions and in what was seen as a retaliation, a mob reportedly attacked a policeman in the afternoon in Tuensang town.
It was reported that the victim was rushed to the hospital but was dragged out and hacked to death.
Meanwhile, a high level security meeting was held in Kohima Friday where the chief minister T.R. Zeliang held a marathon review meeting with senior civil and police officials to take stock of the situation in Tuensang.
State govt. issues directive
Meanwhile, the state government has announced a slew of measure aimed at restoring normalcy in Tuensang district, stated a press release issued by additional chief secretary and home commissioner Friday.
The government has announced the following measures:
1. Ex-gratia of Rs. One lakh has been announced for the person killed on February 6, 2015.
2. The District Administration shall take action for deposit of all arms and ammunition in the affected area.
3. Bond/undertaking will be obtained from the villages in the affected area for maintaining peace under appropriate provision of law.
4. No activity by public shall be permitted in the disputed area near Chendang saddle. The District Administration shall submit a survey report of the disputed area to the Government.
5. District Administration shall send comprehensive proposal for provision of relief or the property destroyed/damaged in Tuensang Town and Chendang Saddle.
The Commissioner, Nagaland has been asked to take necessary action accordingly.
The release also informed that the DG Police has been requested to constitute a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incidents that led to loss of life and property.
(NP)
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