Dimapur, February 6 (MExN): The Konyak Students' Union (KSU) and Konyak Nyupüh Shekho Khong (KNSK) have expressed heartfelt condolence and sympathy to the bereaved families of Bendangnunsang Longkumer and Khriesavizo Metha, who were killed by the State security personnel on January 31 in Dimapur. “The supreme sacrifices laid by two brothers will always be honored and remembered. Let the rightful justice be delivered without partiality and bias,” stated a press statement issued by KSU President, Loungai Wangnao and General Secretary, Hamchen Konyak.
In a separate press statement, the Northern Angami Youth Organization (NAYO) also offered condolences to the family members of Khriesavizo Metha and Bendangnungsang Longkumer. NAYO termed the firing upon volunteers by security personnel on January 31 “an act of cowardice and defile of democracy.” While extending continuous support to the Angami Youth Organization (AYO) in its protest, NAYO also asked its constituent units/ village youth organizations to respond immediately with the required numbers of volunteers as and when called. The statement was issued by NAYO President, Neizolie Rupreo and Press Secretary, Kiyasetuo Kenguruse.
All India Freedom Fighters & Successors Organization (AIFFSO), Nagaland State unit also expressed grief and pain over the January 31 incidents which resulted in the loss of two lives in Dimapur and several injuries in Longleng. A condolence note from AIFFSO Nagaland unit President, Zeliezhu Angami and General Secretary, K Limei Phom termed the incidents unfortunate and stated the situation could have been averted by the authorities concerned. The organization further conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to all injured volunteers.
