Fear continues to reign Bhalok
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN

Tamenglong, November 13 2013: A day after the shoot out between the armed cadres of NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the situation continues to be volatile at Bhalok village area (Phailong) in Tamenglong district.

Fear gripped villagers of Bhalok refused to return to their village after they fled following the shoot out yesterday.

According to the reports speculating in the area, the NSCN-IM and the ZUF are consolidating their position for further confrontations and this speculation has even fueled the villagers to flee to safe places.

Meanwhile, the three slain cadres of ZUF were identified today.

The deceased ZUF cadres have been identified as one 'sergeant major' Pougailung Kamei (28), s/o K.Gaikhangmon of Namkaoluang village (Part II), Khoupum, Tamenglong district, 'sergeant major', Khongailung (26), s/o Pouduanrei of Chamtila village, Cachar district, Assam and 'corporal', Niamthaipou Kamei (20), s/o Lt.K.Kaguithon of Ragailong village, Khoupum, Tamenglong district.

On the other hand, ZUF has refuted the claim made by NSCN-IM that the former had launched attacks on the latter.

According to A Dangmei, information secretary of ZUF, the gun battle of November 12 was nothing but triggered by the attacks launched by the NSCN-IM on the former group.

A Dangmei said the gun-battle which started from 12 :30 pm and lasted till 5:30 pm.

A Dangmei said that the cadres of Zeliangrong Tigers Force (ZTF), the armed wing of ZUF were proceeding towards Bhalok (Phailong village) on their assignment when they were ambushed by NSCN-IM men who rained down bullets killing three cadres of ZUF.

"The NSCN-IM spread false information to draw public sympathy and support and put the blame on ZUF.

It was the NSCN-IM that stealthily ambushed our boys who retaliated with heavy gunshot killing one NSCN-IM and injuries four of them", the ZUF leader claimed.

A Dangmei also stated that the NSCN-IM did not get any arms from the 'fallen soldiers'.

A.Dangmei added that the ZTF boys were coming from Irang (Alang) River towards Phalong without knowing the plan of NSCN-IM.

The ZUF leadership then sent heartfelt condolences to the family members of the slain Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadres.

"They left with us indelible foot prints for all to follow.

They dreams of a healthy Zeliangrong, shall inspire our people generation to generation.

The ZUF mourned the dead of comrades' patriots who had given their whole for our tomorrow to live in peace and harmony and pray that the Almighty grant them eternal life in His heavenly abode.

We also share the grief of the bereaved families at this hour of tragic incident and pray that may God give them enough courage and solace to bears the agony", A Dangmei stated.

The ZUF leadership furthermore expressed profound gratitude to the people from different walks of life including Namboliu and colleagues, Women Join Acton Committee, Zeliangrong Baudi, Zeliangromg Union, ZSU-TD, ZYF-TD and all the local people of Tamenglong who have showered immense love and sympathy towards the fallen heroes.

The Peace Committee, Tamenglong headquarters has also extended token of condolence to the bereaved families, clothes and money to the bereaved families.

The ZUF Leadership shall value the public and support and sympathy, A.Dangmei added.

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