DIMAPUR, MARCH 13 (MExN): The People’s Army, NSCN Khaplang has pointed to what it termed as “inconsistencies” in the Ceasefire Ground Rule (CFGR). “The implementation of CFGR to our understanding is a joint-responsibility of both the GOI and NSCN. The Cease-Fire Agreement has been arrived at bilaterally and likewise periodical reviews have been taking place jointly. However the present trend clearly indicates that CFGR has become more or less an arbitrary imposition on People’s Army of Nagaland, NSCN by GOI and her agencies”, stated a press note issued by Lt. Gen. Niki Sumi Military Supervisor, Nagaland People’s Army of Nagaland NSCN/GPRN.
Stating that the “incessant pressures, harassments, arrests, detainments and unnecessary inconveniences being caused” to its cadres was becoming a daily routine, the press note pointed out that the “level of respect between the Naga Army and Indian forces at the present juncture has gone down far below the pre-cease fire times”. It is not only the People’s Army cadres but the Indian soldiers as well that are being put to maximum tensions and exertions both physically and psychologically, the press note stated. The existing cease fire thus becomes a mockery, when instead of translating the opportunity into decisive understanding and solution oriented bonding, the two forces are being forced to engage in “Cat and Mouse” game, the press note added.
