DIMAPUR, NOV 8 (MExN): Following the dastardly killing of former Nagaland DGP Hesso Mao by armed miscreants, Governor Shyamal Datta along with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Leader of Opposition I. Imkong have all condemned the incident in the strongest of terms.
Datta expressed shock and grief over the untimely demise of Hesso and condemned the dastardly attack. “The government shall spare no effort in tracking down the culprits and delivering them to justice”, Datta assured.
Rio condemned what he termed as ‘inhuman act carried out by demented minds’ and pointed out that such acts of killings and bloodshed did not belong to any civilized society. Stating that Hesso Mao was a dedicated and sincere police officer who greatly contributed towards the welfare of the State by his sacrifice, Rio asserted that Hesso Mao deserves to be saluted by one and all for his services. Rio stated that this act was aimed at disturbing the hard earned peace and assured that the government would leave no stone unturned to bring the culprits to book and punish them as per the law of the land. The state government has expressed deep condolence to the members of the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.
Leader of the Opposition I. Imkong said he was deeply shocked to hear the assassination of Hesso Mao and described the former DGP as an upright officer who rose from the ranks to the highest position in his profession as DGP. “His assassination is a reminder to the government as well as the people of Nagaland that all is not well in the state”, Imkong stated while pointing out that it was time for the State government to wake up and assess the deteriorating condition all round. “This dastardly act of killing must be condemned by one and all. I urge upon the government not to leave any stone unturned to identify and book the culprits whoever they may be”, Imkong stated while conveying condolences to the family on behalf of the Congress party.
