Source: The Sangai Express
Kohima, October 28:
Unwilling to provoke wrath of the people cadres of the NSCN factions holed out in their respective strongholds in Nagaland�s Zunheboto district today left the district headquarters.
Fed up with seeing the two NSCN factions continuing their clashes, thousands of citizens came out in the open in Zunheboto district compelling activists of the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K factions, which were engaged in a fierce gun battle for the last few days in Amiphoto Colony of the district, to leave for safer zones.
The standoff, which largely affected normal life of the people in the district, especially Amiphoto Colony, claimed the lives of two cadres besides causing injuries to several others.
During the stand off, the cadres reportedly used rocket launchers, mortars, AK-47, AK-56 and snipers.
Earlier, the citizens made several pleas to the district administration and also the State Government to ensure cessation of hostility that had endangered the lives of the people.
But seeing no solution, they on Saturday took to the street to herd out the cadres from the area.
The citizens after damaging the gates of Deputy Commissioner�s official residence proceeded towards Amiphoto Colony of the district.
Leaders of several Sumi NGOs led the rally and met with the commanders of both the factions.
The rallyists then asked the two factions to immediately vacate the areas and leave for the jungles as school examinations and the harvest season were nearing.
Later, both the factions agreed to leave the areas.