Imphal, March 22: The Govt of People's Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) celebrated its 24th anniversary with gusto at Tamei in Tamenglong dist yesterday attended by some top NSCN (IM) leaders including Angelus and Chawang, said a reliable source.

Various leaders of the Zeliangrong bodies also joined the day which was marked with a spectrum of cultural dances staged by different cultural troupes of Naga Community, the source said.

Though no resolution was passed in the observation most the speakers of the outfit categorically called for a united effort to attain the aspiration of the Nagas and also informed the public that the ongoing Indo-NSCN (IM) peace process has entered a very meaningful stage.

It may be recalled that as many as 13 leaders of the outfit were arrested by the State Police last year near Tulibari in Senapati Dist.

They were however released without taking any legal actions by the State Govt as a measure of goodwill and not to jeopardizes the peace talk.

Following the release, a series of agitation was launched by different social bodies against the State and Central Govts contending that there was informal ceasefire in the State and that the latter endorsed it.

Interestingly, authorities of the State police Department had no specific knowledge on yesterday's function held at Tamei ground.

When contacted on the matter, Director General of Police AK Parashar told The Sangai Express that he had received no information on the matter.

He however asked this reporter to contact IG Intelligence.

Efforts to contact the officer drew blank.

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