Rengma Hoho (RH) has termed as violation of human rights the imposition of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts (AFSPA), in Nagaland and urged the government of India to withdraw the Act without delay. In a press release, Rengma Hoho president Kenyuseng Tep said AFSPA was “a tool to terrorize” and a threat to peace living of the people. According to the release, Rengma Hoho executive body meeting, which held at its Headquarters Tseminyu on July 25, discussed the prevailing law and order situation in the state due to the frequent shootout between the Indian security force and the “Naga national works”, which was creating insecurity in the mind of the general public. Noting that violence begets violence, the Hoho executive body urged upon all parties and groups to refrain from any form of confrontation and adopt a mechanism to resolve, avoid violence and save lives. Reaffirming the stand of the Rengmas for peace and tranquillity, the Hoho appealed to all parties and groups not to create any uncomfortable situation in the Rengma area.
Affirming Rengmas stood for oneness and were aware of the “Indo-Naga issues” and have always supported peaceful resolutions of the issue, the Rengma Hoho said it would not cooperate with any group or party that attempt to confuse the mind of the Rengma people with prejudices. Considering the Naga people’s desire for peace, the Rengma Hoho appealed to the NSCN (K) to consider cease fire with the government of India.