Chakhroma GBs’ Union (CGBU) has strongly condemned the raid conducted by Assam Rifles at the residence of its leader, Savi Liegise in the wee hours of March 15. A condemnation note issued by CGBU president, Thepfukedo Kuotsu stated that Savi Liegise is a well known public leader and a tall figure held in great esteem by the people not only in Dimapur district but also in all Tenyimia areas as a social worker and a politician.
CGBU stated that the act of the armed forces in raiding the residence of such a public leader for the second time under whimsical pretext and causing mental trauma to his family members was not only uncalled for, but was also an insult to the people of Nagaland particularly the Tenyimia community.
CGBU also suspected the hands of some unscrupulous persons with political grudges and malicious intentions to tarnish the image of Savi Liegise and to finish off his career. The union warned such person(s) to desist from such activities which were detrimental to the Naga society.
MUK: Merhuma Union Khonoma (MUK) has expressed shock at the pre-dawn raid of Assam Rifles on March 15. TMUK president Doju Khate and MUK general secretary Pevi Meyase in a condemnation note stated that this was clear cruel act of intimidation based on some false and cowardly reports which is condemnable in the strongest terms. MUK urged the concern authority to urgently expose the guilty and award befitting punishment.
NCD: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) in condemnation by its president, Pangerloba Ao and vice president, Ghokheto Chophy has stated that, Savi Liegise was among the longest serving president of NCD from 2005 until 2013.
The council also stated that Savi Liegise possessed an honest and unquestionable character with compassion to build a good society and is neither involved nor associated with any anti-social elements or factions whatsoever.
The council further urged the security forces to desist from carrying out deplorable acts under “flimsy and motivated informers” which is destructive both to victims and the army’s own reputation.