Ten days even after results of the February 23 assembly elections were declared, tension still prevails in some areas following reports of violent incidents.
LVYO dismisses Wokha orgs’ allegations
Reacting to the news item “Orgs appeal DC Wka on Longsa violence”, Longsa Village Youth Organization (LVYO) has dismissed the allegations of “offence” committed by some Longsa village supporters of a political party.
In a rejoinder, LVYO president Piponthu Ezung and secretary Hiyibemo Ezung termed the allegations as “fabricated” and blamed Wokha village supporters of a party for committing “several atrocities, vandalisms, threats and intimidations” of the supporters of another rival political party.
LVYO has alleged that Wokha supporters made an attempt on the life of one Peter Humtsoe and vandalized his property on February 4 besides damaging and destroying water supply pipes to Humtso and Elumyo villages.
The organization alleged that the road link to Humtso and Elumyo villages has been blocked since February 5.
LVYO added that acts of vandalism and attempt to life continued on February 7, 8 and 10 by party supporters of Wokha villagers including destruction of pipe line at Suren and Ranchan colonies besides destruction of private residences at NST and Mt. Tiya colonies.
The organization asserted that Lothas residing in Wokha town were witnesses to the incidents that took place and said it would not tolerate such “unwarranted and unlawful activities” in any manner.
Meanwhile, Dimapur Longsae Ekhung chairman Akum Ezung and Kohima Longsae Ekhung Benri Ezung have joinly condemned the alleged “excessive and continuous atrocities and intimidation” committed by Wokha Village supporters of a particular party since the assembly election results were announced. The two have also resolved to support LVYO for the “safety and security” of public.
Pessao village cut off
In Mon, post-poll tension was reportedly continuing between Monyakshu villagers and Pessao villagers, wherein the former have allegedly imposed road blockade against the latter.
In a press release, Pessao village GB K.S.Wenlang and council member Y.Eangba stated that following the blockade supply of essential commodities could not reach the village thus depriving Pessao villagers of their livelihood.
They said the lifeline of Pessao village, which connects with others villages under 55 Tobu assembly constituency, remained blocked for the past two weeks.
According to Penssao GB and VCM, lives of the villagers were insecure due to “unpredictable eventuality” that could arise out of “unceasing tensions” between the two villages.
The signatories urged the responsible local authorities and the government to examine the prevailing situation and take positive measures.
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