Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, November 30:
While expressing profound concern on the frequent violent incidents and blasts in the Ukhrul district in the recent past, the United Naga Council (UNC) urged the armed groups not to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the area.
UNC information and publicity secretary S.Milan while citing the latest incidents in Kamjong and Phungyar sub-divisions of Ukhrul district, has cautioned that the armed outfits should stop creating trouble in the areas immediately before things take an ugly turn.
The UNC urged the armed groups not to plant explosives and also not to open fire which have already caused uneasiness and problem in the area and also in any other areas.
Recalling the past event, UNC leader S.Milan said that the Nagas had faced immense suffering in the past due to armed conflicts between the "Indian security forces and the Naga armies" which had run for decades while the Nagas were "defending their historical rights" and in the process men and women were "tortured besides meted out all types of harassments on the Nagas by the Indian security forces".
The Naga body then stated, "However, peace was restored after the Ceasefire Agreement was signed with the Government of India".