Dimapur, July 31 (MExN): The Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) and the GB Union Dimapur (Sadar) have jointly expressed serious concern over the recent eviction drives in Assam, stating that it poses "an alarming threat of rising influx of immigrants in the state, particularly in the three districts of Dimapur, Niuland and Chumoukedima."
In a joint press communique, DUCCF President Zasivikho Zakiesato and GBUDS President W Kholie Kapfo said the two organisations are holding consultative meetings with the Dimapur district administration and law enforcement agencies to check and curb the influx of immigrants. While appreciating the district authorities for taking the issue seriously, the statement added, “Cooperation from the colony councils, GBs and CSOs to assist in surveillance and report on any illegal entry is a welcome step.”
The organisations urged all colony councils within Dimapur Sadar to remain “alert and vigilant in detecting suspicious people trying to enter from the neighboring state,” and called on colonies located in the border belt to be “extra cautious.”
They also warned citizens “not to harbor new people in their place,” and urged landlords and homeowners “not to give house rent without ascertaining proper verifications of documents and their backgrounds.” Colony councils have been directed to monitor such activities and enforce strict compliance with existing rules, including punitive measures where necessary.
The DUCCF and GBUDS reiterated their readiness to assist the government in effectively implementing and enforcing the Inner Line Permit (ILP). They clarified that “ILP is not a tool to drive out nor discriminate any genuine citizens,” and said it should be accepted by all as it “has been categorized in three parts for everyone to be fitted in.”
The organisations cautioned indigenous people to verify the identity and documents of individuals before standing as guarantors. They also expressed concern that limiting ILP applications to only an online format would hinder effective implementation. “The majority non-indigenous people residing in Dimapur are going to face problems due to illiteracy and lack of knowledge of using the web app through smart mobile phone,” they stated, urging authorities to provide an offline application system alongside the online process to ensure public convenience and successful implementation.
In a related development, the Kuda Village Council (KVC), Dimapur, held a special Village Council Meeting on July 30 to deliberate on the issue of illegal immigrants. In a press release, KVC Chairman Vikie Nagi informed that the council discussed the “long-term adverse ramification upon Naga society” and passed several resolutions.
Among the key decisions, the council resolved to “fully support and stand by the public and the Government’s efforts to fight and eradicate the menace of illegal influx of IBIs into the State from outside.”
To maintain updated records, the village will constitute a Village Census Board under the Kuda Village Council. The census will be conducted by the Kuda Youth Club led by its president Riiiizhalie Nagi, along with Khel Youth Presidents. A Team of Advisors comprising retired government officials, legal professionals, and community elders will assist and guide the process. These include L. Kire (Retd IFS), K. Nakhro (Rtd NPSC Member), Zhasa Vtiprii (Senior Advocate), V. Peseyie and Seyiesezo Peseyie (NPS), among others.
The council resolved that all new arrivals or tenants in the village from July 23, 2025, onwards must obtain a Verification Certificate from their respective Khel Chairmen. Citizens were also directed to “be vigilant of movement of new persons and report such incidents to Kuda Village Council officials or respective Khel Chairman and GBs.”
The KVC further warned that any person found harbouring strangers or recent evictees “shall be subject to action deemed fit by KVC,” and requested full cooperation with the Village Census Board in the interest of all concerned.
