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NSCN presence sparks tension at Mokokchung
- The Telegraph -
Kohima, May 5 2011
Tension is simmering in Mokokchung because of the presence of a large number of National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) cadres in the town ahead of the May 7 byelection to the Aonglenden Assembly constituency. Intelligence sources told The Telegraph that around 80 cadres of the outfit are currently camping in town.
Security agencies, however, said the flush-out was merely an eyewash. They added that the NSCN had deployed around 80 heavily armed cadres in Mokokchung from its battalion camp at Chungtia village, about 30km away, who were camping in different colonies in the town, including the high security area where residences of the deputy commissioner and other top district administration officers were located.
The associate press secretary of Naga People’s Front (NPF), the main constituent of the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN), Shilumar Ao, said the government would provide foolproof security to ensure free and fair poll. “People should not be afraid of threats and intimidation,” he said.
Former chief minister S.C. Jamir is contesting the byelection against NPF candidate Toshipokba Longkumer. The NSCN (I-M) had vehemently criticised Jamir for contesting the election, stating that he would try to sabotage the ongoing Naga peace process with the Centre.
Chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who is campaigning in Mokokchung for the past four days, has urged the cadres to stay away from the polls or face the wrath of the security forces. “They should never get involved in the elections. This is not their game,” Rio said.
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