It is highly regrettable that the Naga’s longing for peace and security has once again been shattered by six (6) months old coalition of criminals gathered at Khehoi. On the issue of violation of ceasefire ground rules by NSCN cadres as alleged by various civil societies, law enforcing agencies, Indian paramilitary etc, the ground realities needed to be thoroughly acquainted with.
The recent spurt in violence in several pockets of Nagaland indeed has to do with non-observance of CFGR by Khehoi gang. The genesis of the conflict and the consequent chain-reaction that threatens peace and security of the people may therefore be laid bare before the Nagas to ponder over and to hold accountable those responsible. The Khehoi gang’s unilateral abrogation of “Covenant of Reconciliation” was the flash point that led to ignition of the ongoing armed clashes, loses of precious lives and injuries to several innocent civilians.
The brazen repeated attacks on proposed NSCN, CFSB sub-office on 19thDec.2011 at Naharbari, Dimapur by Khehoi gang served as the catalyst. The act was not only a gross violation of CFGR but detract of commitment to the “COR”. The prevailing tension particularly in Zunheboto District is a direct outcome of the illegal militarisation of civilian populated area of Amiphoto colony(Zunheboto town) by Khehoi gang since the past five-six months.
It may be reminded that Amiphoto colony is purely a civilian inhabited sector and neither a designated camp nor officially approved location for occupation by any armed groups. Whereas, quite contrary to the assertion to uphold CFGR, the Khehoi gangs rather than being evicted is being provided with round the clock security blanket by Assam Rifle’s, IRB’s and Civil societies ever since deterioration of situation. On the other hand the NSCN.K and NSCN-IM are not even permitted to station around the villages or town’s vicinities.
The NSCN/GPRN therefore ask the Civil Societies, District administration, Para-military, the State Government and the GOI, that under whose patronages or what arrangement or discretion is the Khehoi gang being allowed to occupy the public habitat for more than half a year? Who shall own the moral responsibility for the ongoing public unrest and insecurity? It is crystal clear that the Khehoi gang’s armed presence numbering more than fifty (50) in Amiphoto is the cause of conflict and tension in Zunheboto.
To restore normalcy, the Khehoi gang should therefore be asked to immediately vacate Amiphoto and return to it’s Designated camp. If not both the NSCN’s (K and IM) have every right to maintain status-quo in Zunheboto town and the District as per the ceasefire agreement with GOI and the “COR” as well. The civil societies may also understand the fact that NSCN’s designated camps are exclusively a matter pertaining to NSCN’s and GOI ceasefire arrangement.
The necessity of such camps at certain convenient locations is purely to expedite peace and political process. The civil societies thus may restrain itself from unnecessary meddling in the hitherto peaceful existences of the designated camps, merely due to illegal intrusion by Khehoi camp in the off-limit public areas.
The recent spurt in violence in several pockets of Nagaland indeed has to do with non-observance of CFGR by Khehoi gang. The genesis of the conflict and the consequent chain-reaction that threatens peace and security of the people may therefore be laid bare before the Nagas to ponder over and to hold accountable those responsible. The Khehoi gang’s unilateral abrogation of “Covenant of Reconciliation” was the flash point that led to ignition of the ongoing armed clashes, loses of precious lives and injuries to several innocent civilians.
The brazen repeated attacks on proposed NSCN, CFSB sub-office on 19thDec.2011 at Naharbari, Dimapur by Khehoi gang served as the catalyst. The act was not only a gross violation of CFGR but detract of commitment to the “COR”. The prevailing tension particularly in Zunheboto District is a direct outcome of the illegal militarisation of civilian populated area of Amiphoto colony(Zunheboto town) by Khehoi gang since the past five-six months.
It may be reminded that Amiphoto colony is purely a civilian inhabited sector and neither a designated camp nor officially approved location for occupation by any armed groups. Whereas, quite contrary to the assertion to uphold CFGR, the Khehoi gangs rather than being evicted is being provided with round the clock security blanket by Assam Rifle’s, IRB’s and Civil societies ever since deterioration of situation. On the other hand the NSCN.K and NSCN-IM are not even permitted to station around the villages or town’s vicinities.
The NSCN/GPRN therefore ask the Civil Societies, District administration, Para-military, the State Government and the GOI, that under whose patronages or what arrangement or discretion is the Khehoi gang being allowed to occupy the public habitat for more than half a year? Who shall own the moral responsibility for the ongoing public unrest and insecurity? It is crystal clear that the Khehoi gang’s armed presence numbering more than fifty (50) in Amiphoto is the cause of conflict and tension in Zunheboto.
To restore normalcy, the Khehoi gang should therefore be asked to immediately vacate Amiphoto and return to it’s Designated camp. If not both the NSCN’s (K and IM) have every right to maintain status-quo in Zunheboto town and the District as per the ceasefire agreement with GOI and the “COR” as well. The civil societies may also understand the fact that NSCN’s designated camps are exclusively a matter pertaining to NSCN’s and GOI ceasefire arrangement.
The necessity of such camps at certain convenient locations is purely to expedite peace and political process. The civil societies thus may restrain itself from unnecessary meddling in the hitherto peaceful existences of the designated camps, merely due to illegal intrusion by Khehoi camp in the off-limit public areas.
