NSCN (IM) cadre refuses to apologise
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2012:
Self styled Lt Colonel of the NSCN (IM), Livingstone Anal, who allegedly molested, assaulted and abused film actor Momoko during an entertainment programme at Chandel Maha Union Ground on December 18 evening has reportedly refused to apologise.
On the other hand, the matter has reached the ears of the NSCN (IM) leadership, said a source while speaking to The Sangai Express.
Even though Livingstone Anal has turned down the proposal to issue an apology for the gross conduct, the source said that some action may be taken up against him by the NSCN (IM) leadership, as his act amounted to violating the ceasefire ground rules inked between the outfit and the Government of India.
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, had yesterday summoned the MLA of Chandel Assembly Constituency, ST Victor Nunghlung and asked him to secure an apology from Livingstone Anal.
When The Sangai Express contacted the MLA today evening, he said that committee which organised the musical concert has been asked to furnish a detailed account of the incident.
The accused, Lt Colonel Livingstone Anal has also been asked to issue a public apology for his gross behaviour, said the MLA.
Terming the incident as highly unfortunate and ST Victor Nunghlur urged the victim, her family members as well as the people of the hills and the valley to bring about a rapproachment.