Kohima, November 15 (MExN): The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has strongly condemned the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that occurred along National Highway-2 near Khuzama village on November 11, 2026, describing it as a cowardly attack on public safety, peace and the rule of law.
In a joint press statement issued by AYO president Petevito Nakhro and general secretary Vipu Zashümo, the organisation said national highways were lifelines of the region, facilitating the daily movement of civilians, students, patients and essential goods.
It said targeting public spaces with explosives demonstrated disregard for human life and was a deliberate attempt to instil fear and disrupt normalcy among peaceful citizens.
While initial reports had not established the involvement of any particular terrorist organisation or group, the circumstances surrounding the explosion raised serious questions, the AYO said.
It observed that the timing and location of the incident pointed towards a possible deliberate attempt to create panic, destabilise the prevailing atmosphere or serve vested interests.
The organisation demanded an immediate, transparent and high-level investigation to establish the motive behind the blast and identify those responsible.
It also called for enhanced security along inter-state borders and round-the-year maintenance of records of vehicles and individuals crossing the borders.
Reiterating its commitment to the AYO preamble, “To protect and safeguard our people and land”, the organisation urged citizens to remain calm and vigilant and report any suspicious movements in their areas.
It said those seeking to disrupt peaceful coexistence had no place in a civilised society and called upon people to unite against threats to their safety and livelihood.
