Morung Express News
October 6
MON/PFUTSERO: Heavy gunfire between the two NSCN factions have been reported from Tizit in Mon district while in Pfutsero armed clashes between the NSCN (IM) and FGN cadres took place. In Mon district, fighting continued unabated at Lapalampong village near Tizit today.
Lt Nokpai Konyak from the NSCN (K) was reportedly killed in the ensuing battle. Earlier yesterday two NSCN (IM) cadres were also killed in the same area.
It was reported that both factions were undeterred by casualties and were getting reinforcement despite appeals made by the public.
When contacted, NGO units operating in the region informed that they were not allowed to mediate and instead told to go away at gun point by cadres of both factions. A curfew like situation prevails and the situation is reported to be very tense. Reports of families and homes being displaced are also pouring in.
In another incident of factional feud between the cadres of NSCN (IM) and FGN at Rukizu colony, Pfutsero, a ten-year old boy was injured. Most of the residents of Rukizu who live in thatch houses escaped to nearby fields. No casualties were reported. Later the public of Pfutsero Town waving white flags marched towards Rukizu and immediately called for a public meeting. The DC, SP and Commandant of 5th NAP Phek, rushed to the spot.
Condemning the incident at Pfutsero, former Finance Minister K Therie said the firing had disturbed the atmosphere in the area and lamented that people were being forced to pay heavy taxes. “Perhaps Nagas are the only citizens paying four taxes,” he said.
