CFSB Chairman, Maj Gen (Retd) Eppen Jacob and Additional Chief Secretary & Commissioner Banuo Z. Jamir along with other government representatives at the end of a meeting at Police Complex Chumukedima on Monday.
(Morung Photo)
(Morung Photo)
Dimapur | August 8 : Cease-Fire Supervisory Board chairman Maj Gen (retd) Eppen Jacob on Monday said that the Government of India (GoI) was now in cease-fire with both factions of the NSCN following their expressed desire to continue cease-fire with the GoI. One group is led by Khole and Kitovi while the other is led by SS. Khaplang.
Speaking to mediapersons after the CFSB meeting with the Khehoi group at Police Complex Chumukedima, Maj Gen (retd) Jacob said that the Cease-Fire Ground Rules (CFGR) was now applicable to both the groups.
On the prevailing situation in Zunheboto, Jacob said that both factions of the NSCN were on a stand-off and that he had asked the group with which he met Monday to recall all cadres to their designated camps. He expressed the hope that with the help of the state government, the civil societies and all concerned, normalcy will be restored in Zunheboto.
Jacob said he also told the group in the meeting that all those cadres who have taken “aggressive postures” should return to their designated camps in the interest of peace. They (Khehoi group) have agreed to go ahead with the consultation process in a fashion that will strengthen the peace process, Jacob added. He said the GoI was not giving any particular attention to the nomenclature of the groups as it was their own decision.
Speaking to mediapersons after the CFSB meeting with the Khehoi group at Police Complex Chumukedima, Maj Gen (retd) Jacob said that the Cease-Fire Ground Rules (CFGR) was now applicable to both the groups.
On the prevailing situation in Zunheboto, Jacob said that both factions of the NSCN were on a stand-off and that he had asked the group with which he met Monday to recall all cadres to their designated camps. He expressed the hope that with the help of the state government, the civil societies and all concerned, normalcy will be restored in Zunheboto.
Jacob said he also told the group in the meeting that all those cadres who have taken “aggressive postures” should return to their designated camps in the interest of peace. They (Khehoi group) have agreed to go ahead with the consultation process in a fashion that will strengthen the peace process, Jacob added. He said the GoI was not giving any particular attention to the nomenclature of the groups as it was their own decision.
GPRN/NSCN for 3 more camps, shifting of CFSB office
CFSB chairman C. Singson said that the GPRN/NSCN has requested the GoI to consider establishing three more designated camps in Zunheboto, Mon and Tuensang and also the shifting of CFSB office from Mon to Dimapur. “If we have to control the movement of our cadres, there is a need for designated camps where our cadres can be camped,” Singson said justifying the “genuine approach” for establishing the designated camps. The GPRN/NSCN currently has three designated camps at Khehoi in Dimapur, Athibung in Peren and Sangphur in Kiphire.
Singson said the GPRN/NSCN has also requested the GoI to consider shifting of CFSB office from Mon to Dimapur. He was confident that the request would be sincerely looked into by the Government. According to Singson, the other agendas discussed in Monday’s meeting included the law and order problem, extortion, intimidation etc. He admitted that there have been law and order problem after the June 7 development which the people took it as a “split” and that lots of apprehensions have cropped up. He said fear psychosis have gripped the minds of the people especially in Zunheboto district. “GoI and we (GPRN/NSCN) have strong concern about the safety of the public and to see that peace prevails in Zunheboto,” Singson said. Further, he said the presence of cadres of the NSCN (K), NSCN (I-M) and GPRN/NSCN was adding to the tension in the town. It was discussed in the meeting that no clashes should take place, he added.
On the issue of extortion, Singson said the factions were always blamed but reminded that the GPRN/NSCN has in the past pointed out the presence of outside groups actively involved in extortion. He stressed on the need to build confidence by both the GoI and NSCN and be actively involved to curb extortion. Stating that the Nagas should not expect the GoI and NSCN to create miracles, he said people should create something for the future and betterment of the society.
On the limitation of the Cease-Fire, Singson said that the CF was confined to the state of Nagaland and added that the GoI might have extended the CF to “K group” for the sake of peace. He lamented that the action of the paramilitary forces in immediately handing over apprehended NSCN cadres to the police and lodging FIRs. He said that the Forces should instead inform the CFSB of such situations.
On the situation in Suruhuto, Singson said GPRN/NSCN cadres were stationed in nearby villages of Surhuto and attributed its action to the “provocative statements” of Kughalu Mulatonu and Niki.
From the side of the GoI, the meeting was attended by Maj Gen Jacob; ACS & Commissioner Banuo Z. Jamir; ADG (A) S.T. Sangtam; IGAR (N) Maj Gen Sandeep Singh AVSM, SM,VSM; 2 I/C S.O DIG CRPF A.N.Pandey; S.O. G. Rengma; Hq IGAR (N) Lt. Col Saru Kapur and Assistant Chairman CFSB Shokum Yim. The GPRN/NSCN was represented by Jack Jimomi, Bohoto Kiba and Kideo V. Zhimomi besides the chairman.
In the second session, the meeting was supposed to be held with the NSCN (I-M) but could not take place due to “some miscommunication” according to CFMG chairman Maj Gen (retd) Jacob. On Tuesday, the meeting will be held with the Khaplang group.
Singson said the GPRN/NSCN has also requested the GoI to consider shifting of CFSB office from Mon to Dimapur. He was confident that the request would be sincerely looked into by the Government. According to Singson, the other agendas discussed in Monday’s meeting included the law and order problem, extortion, intimidation etc. He admitted that there have been law and order problem after the June 7 development which the people took it as a “split” and that lots of apprehensions have cropped up. He said fear psychosis have gripped the minds of the people especially in Zunheboto district. “GoI and we (GPRN/NSCN) have strong concern about the safety of the public and to see that peace prevails in Zunheboto,” Singson said. Further, he said the presence of cadres of the NSCN (K), NSCN (I-M) and GPRN/NSCN was adding to the tension in the town. It was discussed in the meeting that no clashes should take place, he added.
On the issue of extortion, Singson said the factions were always blamed but reminded that the GPRN/NSCN has in the past pointed out the presence of outside groups actively involved in extortion. He stressed on the need to build confidence by both the GoI and NSCN and be actively involved to curb extortion. Stating that the Nagas should not expect the GoI and NSCN to create miracles, he said people should create something for the future and betterment of the society.
On the limitation of the Cease-Fire, Singson said that the CF was confined to the state of Nagaland and added that the GoI might have extended the CF to “K group” for the sake of peace. He lamented that the action of the paramilitary forces in immediately handing over apprehended NSCN cadres to the police and lodging FIRs. He said that the Forces should instead inform the CFSB of such situations.
On the situation in Suruhuto, Singson said GPRN/NSCN cadres were stationed in nearby villages of Surhuto and attributed its action to the “provocative statements” of Kughalu Mulatonu and Niki.
From the side of the GoI, the meeting was attended by Maj Gen Jacob; ACS & Commissioner Banuo Z. Jamir; ADG (A) S.T. Sangtam; IGAR (N) Maj Gen Sandeep Singh AVSM, SM,VSM; 2 I/C S.O DIG CRPF A.N.Pandey; S.O. G. Rengma; Hq IGAR (N) Lt. Col Saru Kapur and Assistant Chairman CFSB Shokum Yim. The GPRN/NSCN was represented by Jack Jimomi, Bohoto Kiba and Kideo V. Zhimomi besides the chairman.
In the second session, the meeting was supposed to be held with the NSCN (I-M) but could not take place due to “some miscommunication” according to CFMG chairman Maj Gen (retd) Jacob. On Tuesday, the meeting will be held with the Khaplang group.
