DIMAPUR, MAY 15 (MExN): The Pochury Public Forum (PPF), Pochury Students' Union (PSU), Pochury Mothers' Association (PMA) and Pochury Goan Buras' Union (PGBU) have condemned what it termed as the “unruly actions of the 46 Assam Rifles and the 164 Territorial Army (TA), posted at Akhegwo Junction” with regard to the treatment meted out to one Toku, a Central Council Member of the NSCN (K).
The Pochury frontal organizations, in a pres note, informed that when Toku had gone to pay a visit to his ailing mother at Akhegwo, “the combined Armed Forces surrounded his residence and attempted to nab him without any rhyme and reason.” However, the bodies informed, that before the security forces could surround the house, “Toku and his accomplice escaped and fled.” They alleged that the security forces “chased them upto 3 kms downwards towards the Tizu river.” “While fleeing Toku fell into the river (Tizu River) and drowned,” it was stated. The villagers found Toku’s body in the river bed the next day.
The apex bodies have condemned the actions of the security forces and stated that this “was purely an act to attempting murder which was literally executed.” They demanded that the security forces “justify their actions for violating the Ceasefire Ground Rules” and urged the higher authorities to immediately take action against those involved in the case and deliver justice to the bereaved family.
“Delaying justice shall be termed as justice denied and the apex bodies will do what is needful to acquire justice at any cost,” they stated. The press note was signed by Penthii Pochury, President, PPF; Abel Senwusingrii Thuer, President, PSU; Machii Joshury, President PMA and Nyupuchu Jorror, President PGBU.
