NPMHR takes pot shots at State Govt
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Dimapur, September 25 2014:
The Naga Peoples' Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has expressed that it is deeply disturbed by the continued extensive militarization of the North East and the propensity of the State to rely on militaristic means to address any issue.
The NPMHR said the recent imposition of CrPC 144 and deployment of Manipur police commandos and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel in Ukhrul is one such example.
According to the NPMHR, the removal of CrPC 144 and the withdrawal of the State forces have been replaced by the heavy presence of para-military forces and uneasy calm prevails.
The damage and ramification as crafted by the Government of Manipur has been tremendous.
"Such policies have led to a cycle of violence or counter-violence.
The killing of two rallyists on August 30, the ambush by unidentified gunmen on September 9 which killed one State force personnel and the bomb explosion that occurred on September 17 which killed two women at Ukhrul district are all manifestations of the culture of violence that pervades the governance system, which in turn has perversely affected the society and undermined the rule of law and civil administration," the NPMHR stated.
It said, taking stock of the situation that gripped the district for nearly two months, NPMHR reiterates that the Government of Manipur must take responsibility for the trauma and deaths of not just the civilians but also of the State force personnel.
NPMHR also condemns any form of violence, be it against civilians or State forces.
Such acts disrupt peace and trample the rights of the people.