Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Kohima, October 04:
Kohima today took to the streets to voice outrage and strong resentment against the recent spurt of violence in and around the Nagaland capital by organising a series of protest rallies in the heart of the capital and submitting memoranda demanding stringent security measures to protect the lives of the citizens.
Civil societies, student bodies, school children, public leaders and citizens today made the capital city come to a standstill, blocking all traffic routes, by staging protest rallies at major sections of the town, voicing protest against the spurt of abductions, killings and crimes perpetrated by criminals as well as by members of the underground factions.
At the MLA junction, the Zeliangrong Union (Hoho) Kohima held a silent procession in protest against the shooting of Lumtiplung Kamei, a Class XI student of Model Higher Secondary School, by an IRB jawan, identified as Sheta Venuh of Phek Basa on September 28 last.
The victim is presently battling for his life in hospital.
The Hoho then marched to Chief Minister's residence where it submitted a 7-point charter of demands to the Chief Minister, which included the demand for medical expenses, immediate termination of the IRB jawan involved in the incident, suspension of the patrol commander on duty, public apology and written statement through media, suitable posting in government service for the first kith and kin and ex-gratia to the family of the victim.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has already assured to look into the matter at the earliest barring the 5th demand, i,e, the demand for immediate withdrawal of 11 IRB from patrolling in Kohima which he said, would depend on the situation prevalent.
Similar rallies were carried out almost simultaneously in protest against the abduction and killing of Shinmi Tangkhul, a Class XI student by unidentified miscreants, and the cold-blooded murder of a cop, Hovizol Puyo, a constable under Wireless Department.
Similar memoranda were submitted to the Chief Minister demanding for justice and peace.