MNRF accuses NSCN (IM)
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 16 2011:
Condemning the ambush laid on the convoy party of MLA of Phungyar Assembly Constituency near Riha Tangkhul village yesterday, Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) has accused NSCN (IM) of continuing fratricidal killing.
In a statement made available to the press today, information and publicity secretary of MNRF Maxstone asserted that the ambush on the MLA and his convoy party was carried out under the leadership of one Lt Paoshim of Ramrei Khullen belonging to Kishimung battalion of NSCN (IM).
Although the ceasefire agreement between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India does not cover Manipur, it is an open secret even to the Government of Manipur that armed cadres of NSCN (IM) continue to operate with security cover provided by Assam Rifles in hill areas of Manipur, Maxstone said, adding that the Government of India should be held responsible for the bloody attack on the MLA, who was only demanding creation of Phungyar as a separate district for welfare for his own people.
If the MLA has been ambushed for his demand on creation of Phungyar as a separate district, would the attackers do the same with regard to those who have been demanding upgradation of Jiribam and Sadar Hills into full-fledged revenue district ?, Maxstone questioned, while wondering whether objective of NSCN (IM) has come to killing its own brethren in connivance with security personnel.