Dimapur, January 21 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN (Khole-Kitovi) alleges “nexus between Assam Rifles and K group” in the backdrop of the standoff with NSCN/GPRN (Khaplang) in Athibung, in Peren district.
“..It has clearly emerged that Indian paramilitary forces and Khaplang Group are in constant touch and collaborating against true Naga freedom fighters. The 32nd Assam rifles, stationed at old Peren are the latest example of explicitly providing logistic support to Khaplang gang. Intervening in conflict situations on behalf for K group and providing safe passage to under siege and shell-shocked Khaplang gang have become a sort of ritual for the Assam Rifles,” a note from the MIP of the GPRN/NSCN stated today.
“On the 19th of January 2012 at Athibung, after a prolonged battle, the dazed and confused K members were about to surrender to the Naga army but the 32nd Assam Rifles who were deployed in the area to, apparently, protect K gang blatantly intervened and requested the Naga army to halt the advance to allow them to, as usual, grant safe passage to K group,” the GPRN/NSCN asserted.
“Trusting the approach and not wanting to violate the ceasefire ground rules between GOI and GPRN/NSCN, three Naga army officers in civil dress went to meet the Assam Rifle. They were immediately taken into custody by the Assam rifles, blindfolded and inhumanly beaten up and later handed over to police at Peren. Whether it is at Prime Minister’s level or between military officers, bitter past experiences demands the Nagas must be prepared for any eventuality. It would be better if the remaining K members officially merge with Assam Rifles.”
