Dimapur, January 10 (MExN): The National People’s Party (NPP), Nagaland State, on Saturday condemned the alleged assault on a Naga taxi driver with a ‘dao’ (machete) on the Jorhat Bypass Highway on January 8.
Terming it a “barbaric, cowardly, and premeditated act against an innocent civilian,” the party said such violence is “deeply disturbing and wholly unacceptable in a civilized and democratic society.”
In a statement issued by its Media & IPR Cell, NPP Nagaland noted that the accused persons have been identified and are currently in police custody.
While acknowledging the prompt action by law enforcement, the party urged the Assam Government, under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, to “ensure a fair, speedy, and exemplary course of justice through proper and transparent legal prosecution.”
“Any delay or leniency in such grave matters would only embolden further acts of violence and undermine public confidence in the rule of law,” the party added.
It expressed “serious concern” over the recurring insecurity and hostile experiences faced by Naga citizens travelling through Assam. “Such incidents repeatedly highlight the vulnerability of innocent travellers and the urgent need for effective, durable, and long-term solutions to ensure their safety, dignity, and freedom of movement,” it stated.
Highlighting a local infrastructure project, the NPP Nagaland urged the Nagaland Government to expedite the ongoing Foothills Road Project “on a war footing, treating it as a matter of critical public safety and strategic importance.”
“The completion of this vital infrastructure will provide a safer alternative route within Nagaland, reduce dependence on external corridors, and significantly enhance security, connectivity, and economic activity for the people of the State,” the party said.
The NPP extended its “full solidarity to the victim and his family” and reaffirmed its “unwavering commitment to stand with them until justice is delivered and accountability is ensured.”
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