Organizations flay Inavi killings

Dimapur, July 4 (MExN): The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) and the Kachari Tribal Council (KTC) denounce the June 30 killing in Inavi village where gunmen killed two village leaders. Separate messages form the two organizations today appealed to the state government to act swiftly before retaliations worsen the issue, and to the people, to shun violence as a means of settling differences.
The message from the ENPO leaders said the organization is ‘deeply dismayed’ by the killing of the chairman and GB of Inavi village “in brutal manner.”
“The ENPO condemns the unfortunate incident and appeals to all concerned to refrain from taking law into their own hands, and to completely shun violence and amicably settle the matter in a peaceful and judicious manner,” the ENPO stated.
Likewise, the Kachari Tribal Council of Nagaland met on July 3 to discuss the Inavi killings. The members strongly denounced the crime, stating that any problem can be solved without having to shed blood.
“The meeting felt that the government should act fast and apprehend the perpetrators before the situation worsen due to retaliatory actions. The government should leave no stone unturned to find the reason behind the attack and find a solution to the problem that might be of any nature,” the KTC stated in its note.

Aphuyemi Sumi Küqhakulu, Kohima
The Aphuyemi Sumi Küqhakulu, Kohima has condemned the ‘murder’ of chairman Inashe and GB Vikeshe of Inavi village and injuring others and has termed the action as “cold-blooded”.
In a condemnation note appended by its president Vixepu T Swu and general secretary K A Jacob stated: “…it is clear that the way, the predators acted is to wipe out all the inhabitants from the village which is not acceptable in the civilized society. Their aims and objectives can never achieve, so the killing will bring more trouble than solving the problem. The killing is never justified what so ever the problem is.”
The note also stated that the government should take stern stand to “nip the bud” of any organisation which is sowing the seed of communal hatred in the society before it goes out of control.
“Any organization formed for the welfare of the society is not expected to commit such cowardice act. If such act of inhumane is committed on out people by any anti social element, we shall stand as one brother to protect out people whether they live in East, West, North or South,” it affirmed in the note.
Moreover, it has conveyed its condolence to the bereaved family and wished speedy recovery of the injured persons.



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