Source: The Sangai Express
Kohima, March 19 2009:
In its efforts to stop the movement of armed cadres violating the cease fire ground rules, on receiving information about a group of NSCN-K cadres reportedly moving from Bongkolong to Khelma near Athibung under Peren district of Nagaland, 32 Assam Rifles was activated and laid a barricade on Tuesday.
AR today said that after laying the cordon and subsequent tightening of the area the AR confirmed that a group of NSCN-K cadres were present in Khelma village which consisted many of them in uniform carrying weapons.
The AR reportedly conveyed gross violation of agreed cease Fire Ground Rules to the factional group through the village authorities and informed chairman Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) accordingly.
It was conveyed in clear terms that such armed movement of cadres outside designated camps will not be permitted under any circumstances which threatens the life of local populace besides vitiating peace in the area.
The AR is closely monitoring the situation to ensure NSCN-K cadres are forced out of the civilian area to designated camp of Athibung in the overall interest of public safety, security and peace to prevail in Nagaland, sources said.
Meanwhile, Assam Rifles authority has appealed to both the factions not to carry out any activity in contravention to agreed Cease Fire Ground Rules which will invite stringent action to ensure peace and tranquility within the state.