Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) on Friday rejected the letter issued by the Home department, in response to the March 8 ultimatum issued by JCC and Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) demanding suspension of officials/personnel involved in January 31 firing incidents in Dimapur and Longleng.
In the letter signed by Home commissioner Abhijit Sinha, the government informed JCC/NTAC that the suspension of officials and police personnel would “neither be justifiable nor proper” at a stage when demand for impartial judicial probe had been duly considered and examined from all aspects.
The letter also stated it would be appropriate to wait for the JIC report before taking any action against the officials and other personnel.
According to JCC, the stand of the State government was in contravention of the law and therefore rejected the letter. Citing CCS (CCA) Rule 10 which states that a government servant may be placed under suspension: “where a disciplinary proceeding against him is contemplated or is pending; or
(a) where, in the opinion of the authority aforesaid, he has engaged himself in activities prejudicial to the interest of the security of the State; or (b) where a case against him in respect of any criminal offence is under investigation, inquiry or trial……,” JCC advised the state government not to go against the established law to avoid any misadventure.
It further informed that the former CP, Dimapur and DCP (II) were already transferred out. Through the letter, the government also requested JCC/NTAC to suggest a suitable person for inclusion in the three member body of JIC, which it said would also expand its scope of investigation to include all violent incidents that occurred in connection with ULB elections. Transferring of DC Longleng may be considered for free and impartial inquiry, it added.
Slams CM’s statement
Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) on Friday came down heavily on Nagaland chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü for his “test of patience” statement, following the renewed ultimatum served on the government by JCC demanding suspension of several officials allegedly involved in January 31 firing incidents in Dimapur and Longleng.
Addressing media persons here Chakesang Hoho building on Monday, JCC convenor Supu Jamir said such unbecoming language of the chief minister was an “exhibition of his arrogance and narrow-mindedness which demeans the chair of the chief minister.”
JCC also accused Dr. Shürhozelie of being “ignorant about rule of law” for his statement that the bullet retrieved from the injured youth did not belong to weapon used by state police. While asking Dr. Shürhozelie to explain from whose gun the bullet was shot, JCC advised CM not to speak about the investigation since the JIC was yet to be formed.
JCC further expressed apprehension whether JIC would be able to conduct an impartial inquiry saying Dr. Shürhozelie’s statement could influence the course and outcome of the inquiry.
Meanwhile, meeting between JCC, NTAC and apex tribes bodies has been called on April 5, 12 noon at Chakesang Hoho building.
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