A rejoinder has been issued with regard to the statement by the Sumo Drivers Union Mokokchung over alleged assault on one of its member.
In a press note, one Takosenla of Upper PWD colony Kohima and owner of Travellers Inn, claimed that on August 3 night one Supongnungsang, a Sumo driver of Mokokchung–Kohima, jumped over the gate and entered her residential premises with an intention to assault and beat up one David Patton, a THC, IGP (INT) of PHQ, Kohima, who was one of the paying guest at the Inn.
She alleged that the person created nuisance and disturbed the entire neighbourhood and disappeared from the scene. Takosenla said since she was out of station that night, she persuaded David not to file an FIR but to explore ways to amicably settle the matter.
On August 4, the owner said she spoke to the driver over phone and decided to talk about the matter after she reached Kohima.
Takosenla claimed that when they met on August 12 to discuss the matter at a Sumo counter, the driver allegedly hit her with a chair on the neck and back. Seeing this, she said that some male bystanders intervened and slapped him.
She claimed that she did not know those persons and had never instigated them in any manner.
Due to the assault, Takosenla said she was currently undergoing intensive treatment.
She however alleged that the driver twisted and concocted the story and misled the Mokokchung Sumo Drivers’ Union. Though the union had summoned her on August 14, Takosenla said she declined through letter stating that she was innocent on the matter.
In this regard, Takosenal urged upon the Mokokchung Sumo Drivers’ Union to ascertain facts that led to the incident and hoped that the union would act reasonably, fairly and sensibly.
She said the entire locality witnessed the incident and could testify on the matter.
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