Imphal, Jul 04: The Naga general public meeting of Tahamzam (Senapati district) held on June 30 at Mini Stadium in connection with the detention (June 12-15) in Chandel district and ransom demand of Rs 8 lakhs by UKLF to District Supply Officer (DSO) S Puni evoked widespread anguish on the conduct of the armed outfit.

According to a press release issued by Naga People's Organisation the congregation observed unanimously that UKLF has nothing to do with the Naga people and its allotted fund.

The meeting also took grim note of the fact that S Puni was blind-folded and severely thrashed for failing to comply to the outfit's ransom demand besides being threatened with capital punishment.

The capital punishment threat was to avenge murder of a UKLF cadre in retaliation for raping a Oklong village girl, said the NPO release and added that the matter of rape case had already been compromised/settled.

In addition to the meeting resolving to staunchly oppose any Government agency from diverting public fund to UG organisation like UKLF which has no authority or concern over Naga people and land, it further decided to appeal to the UKLF to return Puni's belongings and unconditionally withdraw their (UKLF) demands including payment of Rs 8 lakhs, 40 percent of K oil for every extension point and 100 quintals of rice from every lifting of commodities, added the release.

The release also conveyed of the meeting advising UKLF to refrain from such unwanted conduct in the future and stick to their (UKLF) principle and aspiration.

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