Source: The Imphal Free Press
Imphal, November 12:
The NSCN(I-M) has accused the NSCN(K) rank and file of committing a series of rapes and gang rapes for the last many days and stated that the gravity of the crimes is not acceptable to the Naga society.
Condemning the alleged inhuman acts, the NSCN(I-M) also appealed to the people to come out in protest.
In a faxed statement, the NSCN(I-M) said NSCN(K) cadres under an operation code named "Operation Mekhala" committed a series of rapes including on minor girl resulting in the death of a non-local pregnant woman in Dimapur in the process.
The statement also implicated the 10 Assam Rifles in a recent operation at Hotovi.
Quoting eye-witnesses, the statement said the NSCN(K) cadres and personnel of 10 Assam Rifles conducted a joint operation at Hotovi on November 8 under the command of Lt Aren of the Khaplang group.
Another statement of the NSCN(I-M) has ridiculed the NSCN(K) for its alleged tendency to level "wild allegations" against the Isak-Muivah group "out of jealousy".
It said the recent attack on the CFMC office at Dimapur was out of jealousy.
Now that they have run out of allegations, they have linked the CFMC office with a gang of vehicle lifters.
"However, the NSCN is immensely grateful to the Khaplangs for at least sparing us from linking with Osama bin Laden", the statement said.