Imphal, September 11: Strongly reacting to the killing of one of its cadres by 167 CRPF personnel at Tamenglong on September 9, the NSCN (IM) today said that the cadre was unarmed and he was killed without any provocation.

Speaking to The Sangai Express, NSCN (IM) spokesman K Chawang today said that ever since the cease fire came into force the Indian security force has killed over 200 of its cadres and added that in the event of any ugly fall out of such unwarranted killings, the GoI should be held responsible.

The NSCN (IM) can give fitting reply but has been refraining because it is committed to the peace process, said Chawang and added that if such things continue, India should be held responsible for any untoward incident.

Saluting the slain cadre, Chawang said his death will be irreparable and added that the outfit offers its salute to the departed soul.

The outfit has also strongly condemned the killing of its under secretary Dilbung Ashing Lamkang at Pallel Bazar at 7 am of August 25 by alleged �valley based militants�.

In a statement, GPRN asserted that it has lost many of its cadres either at the hands of Indian army and its sponsored agencies or �valley based militants� after the declaration of ceasefire with the GoI.

It cautioned that there may come a time when NSCN (IM)'s tolerance would be worn out and compelled to act in the same coin for which those perpetrators would be held responsible.

While expressing grief at the loss of its cadre, the statement noted that the tireless and undaunt-ed spirit of nation-alism and supreme sacrifice rendered to the Naga na-tion will always be remem- bered.

It also prayed for peace for the departed soul and his family.

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