HPC-D denies killing ex- DHD (J) leader
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Aizawl, October 16 2011:
The Hmar People's Convention (HPC-Democratic) denies its involvement in the killing of James Dimasa near Haflong in NC Hills district of Assam on October 13 and the burning down of Dimasa houses at Longen village near Haflong on October 14 .
James Dimasa, once a dreaded militant laid down arms ceremonially on October 2, 2009 when the DHD (J) surrendered to the government.
James later withdrew from the outfit and raised his own splinter group.
On Thursday, when he was returning from his resident, his Safari car was attacked by two unidentified gunmen at a place just three km from Haflong town.
They pumped bullets into James' body who died on the spot.
His body guard and a friend who were also in the vehicle, were however unhurt.
On Sunday, the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) strongly condemns such acts of killing and burning down of homes of innocent villagers.
"In the interests of peace, harmony and co-existence between indigenous communities in the district, the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) appeals all to refrain from indulging in violence that could deteriorate conditions and incite communal hatred among different tribal communities in the hill district", the release signed by its Secretary, Information Publicity John F Hmar added.
The HPC-D also expressed deep concern on the rising incidents of violence in Dima Hasao district.
They said some anti-social elements have been conspiring and are stooping low to create misunderstanding and create divisions among the cross sections of the inhabitants of Dima Hasao for their vested interest.
Mizoram CM counters MNF on faith:Mizoram chief minister Lal Thanhawla said the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has nothing to do with his faith.
Lal Thanhawla was reacting to the accusation of the main opposition party in the state Mizo National Front (MNF) led by former chief minister Zoramthanga who had condemned and decried chief minister Lal Thanhawla for attending the last Durga Puja at Kolkata.
Mizoram Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee while strongly reacting to the accusation by the MNF party said that chief minister Lal Thanhawla and his wife attended the 25th Dushera Anniversary & Cultural Function at IB Block Sector III, Kolkata Salt Lake as the chief minister was the chief guest and no religious related programme was held but rather a programme on cultural integration.
The Mahila Congress Committtee added that former India President Giani Zail Singh and former Governor of Mizoram had attended Church services which showed that India is a secular state.
On Saturday, MNF vice president R Tlanghmingthanga said, "MNF strongly condemned Lal Thanhawla for attending the Hindu festival and hope that the Mizoram chief minister will seek forgiveness towards God" .
Dwelling at length, R Tlanghmingthanga accused Lal Thanhawla of betraying his God and forsaking Christianity by attending the rites and rituals performed during the last Durga Puja festival at Kolkata.