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Naga problem : Seven killed in factional fighting |
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At least seven persons were killed in separate incidents of factional war in Nagaland and Manipur last week.
According to police sources, insurgents of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), are locked in a fierce gun battle in the State. On Monday, May 28, three FGN and two NSCN(I-M) insurgents were killed in an exchange of fire at Khezhakeno village, about 15 km from Phek town. An NSCN (I-M) cadre was seriously injured.
NSCN(IM) order to contain riots
In a move that may have a significant impact on Naga socie¬ty, the NSCN(IM) has issued what it calls a six-point “azhas” which empowers its cadres to shoot at sight to contain riots and arson in any part of the state. The NSCN(IM)’s joint council is said to have taken the decision keeping in mind the “current” situation.
According to the new directive, “a mass agitation against its military (Naga Army - its armed wing) would be treated as instigating and encouraging its adversaries. In such a situation the commander on duty has been empowered to exercise maximum force, even to the extent of causing grievous injury/death of the agitators to bring them under control. Such mob uprising shall be considered as human shields motivated and employed by the `enemy’ and hence use of force is justified”, the council said.
Again, in a bid to curb the activities of its cadres the council has resolved to suspend and recall to headquarters for investigations and trial any ‘NSCN member” disturbing social order and law and order, causing loss of lives, injuries or damage to property.
The rival NSCN (Khaplang) has, however, criticised the “azhas” and called it a “diabolic conspiracy to curb the freedom of liberty- loving Nagas”.
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