DIMAPUR, OCT 4 (MExN): “Khaplang brothers” are waging a wrong war, the NSCN (I-M) today said. “By terming all the responsible civil societies as terrorists, they have isolated themselves from the people and the issue because they don’t have political agenda,” an MIP release said. Making references to the killings of Mayarping Angkang and Shimmei Shingnaisui, a Class XI student, the release claimed that Hovizol Puyo, the policeman shot yesterday, was killed for refusing “to take them in the car.”
Naga human rights members should keep these records for reference in any international human rights forum, platform or convention “on the Indian sponsored Khaplang terrorism on Nagas,” the NSCN (I-M) said. Alleging that in the 1988 crisis more than 200 high ranking national leaders and fighters were killed by Khaplang, the release said during that time Khaplang’s own son named Peter and ten other students belonging to Khaplang’s tribe were in Ukhrul. The release further said that at that point of time, Tangkhul leaders and the NSCN did not allow any harm to them but took utmost care for their study facilities “and some of them are still there.” Peter was sent back “on their request with full security clearance along with Rs 10, 000,” the release added.
“The notorious Indian writer Rammuny had correctly pointed out that Naga National workers do not kill civilians.” The organization further alleged that in the formation of the ‘National Socialist Council of Nagalim,’ Khaplang and general Kholi were associate members “who did not know even the manifesto of NSCN” and stated that the real founders were Isak Chishi Swu and Th Muivah.
“The Khaplang brothers do not have the moral right to use the name of NSCN in committing their crimes and opposing the global recognition of Indo Naga peace process for peace solution. Why should the Khaplang use the name of NSCN on behalf of the GoI to confuse the world,” the NSCN (I-M) questioned. It also called for a united stand against ‘anti-national elements.’
