Dimapur, September 12 (MExN): The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) fervently condemned the violent incident that occurred on September 10, which it stated was triggered by a rumour of suspected blockade supporters attacking goods trucks resulting in the death of a driver.
A press note issued by Nchaheiang Kompoing, general secretary, AZSU-AMN stated that acting on a rumour, the local people of Moidangpok area blocked the buses coming from Tamenglong and Jiribam at Keithel Manbi whereas an Alto Car, and a Maruti Van, were escorted by the local people of Moidangpok by giving fabricated assurance to allow free passage. But on reaching Moidangpok, the occupants of the vehicles were asked to alight from their seats and threatened with dire consequences. The note also said that the occupants of the vehicle fled and fortunately the Assam Rifles who were on patrol duty saved them. Whereas, a woman occupant of the Alto Car was dragged to a secluded places and physically assaulted by some local women of the area. The ill-fated vehicles were towed to Patsoi police station.
The Union condemned the communal government of Manipur for being silent and reluctant to take up any punitive action against the culprits. “This was not the first incident but there have been so many instances in the past especially during the economic blockade in 2010. The Manipur government really wants to welcome the communal flare-up between the tribal and non-tribal community. Otherwise, there should be timely intervention from the government to prevent from such sort of incident,” the Union said.
The Union also stated that the Drivers and Motors’ Workers’ Union not to furnish fabricated news and unnecessary allegation. According to their statement, they accused the UNC blockade supporters for having involved in the burning of loaded trucks in between Keimai and Sembilon and Barak on National Highway 37 recently by heavily armed unidentified persons. The Union clarified that the statement was fabricated and baseless. “As the Naga loves peace and sincerely dedicated to peaceful co-existence, we will never resort to do anything to aggravate communal flare-up,” the Union said.
Meanwhile, as per Resolution No. 1 (b) of the intellectual consultative meeting adopted on the September 10, 2011 the Union questions all the concerned Zeliangrong MLAs, ADC Members to clarify their stand on the present issue. “We wonder as to why they intentionally try to evade and remain aloof from taking part in the present issue. Instead of being silent as a concerned person they should have a define role,” the Union stated and also called upon them to furnish their opinion through print and electronic media at the earliest.
A press note issued by Nchaheiang Kompoing, general secretary, AZSU-AMN stated that acting on a rumour, the local people of Moidangpok area blocked the buses coming from Tamenglong and Jiribam at Keithel Manbi whereas an Alto Car, and a Maruti Van, were escorted by the local people of Moidangpok by giving fabricated assurance to allow free passage. But on reaching Moidangpok, the occupants of the vehicles were asked to alight from their seats and threatened with dire consequences. The note also said that the occupants of the vehicle fled and fortunately the Assam Rifles who were on patrol duty saved them. Whereas, a woman occupant of the Alto Car was dragged to a secluded places and physically assaulted by some local women of the area. The ill-fated vehicles were towed to Patsoi police station.
The Union condemned the communal government of Manipur for being silent and reluctant to take up any punitive action against the culprits. “This was not the first incident but there have been so many instances in the past especially during the economic blockade in 2010. The Manipur government really wants to welcome the communal flare-up between the tribal and non-tribal community. Otherwise, there should be timely intervention from the government to prevent from such sort of incident,” the Union said.
The Union also stated that the Drivers and Motors’ Workers’ Union not to furnish fabricated news and unnecessary allegation. According to their statement, they accused the UNC blockade supporters for having involved in the burning of loaded trucks in between Keimai and Sembilon and Barak on National Highway 37 recently by heavily armed unidentified persons. The Union clarified that the statement was fabricated and baseless. “As the Naga loves peace and sincerely dedicated to peaceful co-existence, we will never resort to do anything to aggravate communal flare-up,” the Union said.
Meanwhile, as per Resolution No. 1 (b) of the intellectual consultative meeting adopted on the September 10, 2011 the Union questions all the concerned Zeliangrong MLAs, ADC Members to clarify their stand on the present issue. “We wonder as to why they intentionally try to evade and remain aloof from taking part in the present issue. Instead of being silent as a concerned person they should have a define role,” the Union stated and also called upon them to furnish their opinion through print and electronic media at the earliest.
