Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 24:
Contending that personnel of 35 Assam Rifles in collusion with activists of NSCN (IM) launched a massive flush out operation against official cadres of the NSCN (K) at Tamenglong district headquarters last evening, the latter group asserted it would retaliate.
Speaking to reporters today, publicity secretary in-charge of the NSCN (K), Zeliangrong Region informed that some of its official cadres went to the district headquarters for conducting field investigation following complaints from the public that night curfew clamped by the IM group some days back had been causing tremendous inconveniences to the district people.
Terming the joint offensive of Assam Rifles and NSCN (IM) as act of terrorism, the secretary questioned under what hideous understanding and agenda is the Government of India endorsing the cessation of hostility between the security forces and NSCN (IM).
He also opined that by remaining as silent spectator against disruptive acts of the NSCN (IM) like collection of tax from the public in broad daylight and intimidating visitors from outside the district the Assam Rifles is itself abusing ground rules of the ongoing ceasefire.
Alleging that NGOs particularly the UNC, as well as some MLAs have nexus with the IM group, the secretary announced there is no question of relaxation of ban imposed against these NGOs and individuals by the NSCN (K).
Conveying that under the motto 'water is water, milk is milk' the armed organisation would start vigorous campaign including sabotaging any functions organised by the banned NGOs, the NSCN (K) functionary cautioned that in case the UNC do not distance itself from the NSCN (IM) the Naga body's office bearers would be targeted.
He also appealed to the Naga public against participating in programmes organised by the banned organisations (NGOs) in order to uphold the spirit of peace and unity in the Naga society.