Imphal, February 23 2009: The Naga Peoples' movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has strongly condemned the individuals of NSCN (IM) for the inhuman murder of the SDO of Kasom Khullen, Kishan Thingam and his staff Yumnam Token and Aribam Rajen Sharma.

While appreciating the clarification by NSCN-IM's Kilo Kilonser' Kedutsii Tsuzuh and Colonel Levi Zimik reiterating that the NSCN (IM) has no hand in the murder but cadres found involved shall be given befitting punishment, NPMHR would like to remind the organisation of its assurance and commitment.

"We demand that the guilty be put under trial immediately and severely penalised by the competent authority without any attempt whatsoever to manipulate the due course of justice," the Naga rights body asserted while adding, "We would also like to state that the allegations made against late Th Kishan is not only dehumanizing but also points to a very unhealthy face-saving exercise that should be avoided when dealing with such a tragic and unwarranted event.

We would like to remind everyone that this is not a time for blame-game but a time to take responsibility in bringing those guilty to account".

It also said that this traumatising incident has once again been a testing time for the different communities in the region.

NPMHR appreciates the role of the different organisations and communities in fomenting a peaceful atmosphere during this trying period.

"We admire and acknowledge the fact that together the people of the region have withstood the test by not giving into communal emotions which otherwise would have fragmented the voices demanding justice for the peoples and would have only served the interest and the purpose of the many divisive forces that confronts the region today," the Naga rights group stated.

"We would like to appeal to the public to uphold the dignity and respect that each of us have for one another and maintain communal harmony during this difficult time," stated the NPMHR.

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