Death penalty for accused IM cadre
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2013:
The NSCN/ GPRN has awarded capital punishment on Sergeant Mapam Keishing N/No.EF-14671�who was found guilty in the December 21 incident at Aghuyito Junction near Zunheboto town, wherein three cadres of the Naga Army committed act of offence that included unwarranted physical assault and outrage of modesty and humiliation on two female passengers� as per the Ahza of the Government on Dec 29 .
At the same time, Corporal Mahori A/No AX-40199 and Private Ninoto A/No 42572/11 were also found guilty in the case and terminated from national service with immediate effect from Dec 29, said a statement issued by the MIP of NSCN/GPRN.
The Military Tribunal Court (MTC) of the NSCN/GPRN after a thorough investigation into the December 21 incident at Aghuyito Junction near Zunheboto town, wherein the three cadres of the Naga Army committed the act of offence that included unwarranted physical assault and outrage of modesty and humiliation of two female passengers, initiated 'court martial' proceedings against the three cadres.
"The situation that had emerged leading to vacating of our mutually decided designated camp at Mukalimi between the GoI and the NSCN has exposed the partisan spirit of the State machineries.
Apart from the public mob they have allowed the Naga factions including "Unification" and "Khaplang" groups to participate in the assault on our designated camp within the full view and backing of the State forces including the Assam Rifles and the IRB (Nagaland) with full automatic weapons," the MIP statement said.
Capt Vinoto s/o Khuhevi of Tokiye town of the Khaplang faction who had deserted Thungbo Brigade was injured seriously in the mob attack of Mukalimi Camp.
"It has come as a big surprise to us considering the support for the ongoing political dialogue and peace process that has been resolved and expressed in important forums by the State concerned.
If this is the intent and the position of the State, the NSCN/ GPRN is serious," the MIP release asserted.
Although the outfit had left no stone unturned to bring about understanding with the people concerned including the high delegation Cabinet team to Zunheboto, the good-will mission was sent back humiliated after making them sign under threat and duress, that the cadres will be handed over to the administration, it stated.
"We are for peaceful settlement of all issues including the Indo-Naga political issue.
However, we shall not remain as silent spectators if certain elements or groups try disturb the fate of the Naga Nation by inciting the innocent Naga public.
Things are crystal clear to us," it posited.