Two GPRN/NSCN cadres were killed and one civilian injured in a factional clash reportedly between NSCN (I-M) and GPRN/NSCN in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. The clash occurred at place between Namsang and Sipini village, under Deomali jurisdiction, Tirap district, according to sources.
The factions resorted to indiscriminate firing resulting in the death of two cadres.
MIP of GRPN/NSCN identified the two slain cadres as ‘capt.’ Ranchoan, son of Wangjo of Paniduria village, Tirap district and ‘corpl.’ Lainwang Konyak, son of Pongkei Konyak of Yuching village Mon district. GPRN/NSCN has expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members of the two slain cadres. MIP said the two died in “an unprovoked factional incident” on May 31, 2108 at Deomali village, Paniduria under Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.
One civilian RP from Namsang village, Deomali also suffered bullet injury to the leg, MIP stated. GPRN/NSCN wished speedy recovery of the injured and prayed that God grant solace to bereaved families at this time of grief.
FNR appeals for peace: In a statement, FNR has expressed deep concern over the clash between NSCN (I-M) and GPRN/NSCN in Arunachal Pradesh and added that it was “devastated” at the loss of human lives and injuries in the violence.
FNR said that the factional violence that happened at a time when Nagas were reasoning together and seeking ways to strengthen the Naga reconciliation process, only undermined the Naga yearning for reconciliation, understanding and harmony.
It said such acts were contradictory to the commitment and principles of the Covenant of Reconciliation, and so called for ending all factional violence, especially armed violence.
FNR appealed to leaders of both the groups to “immediately intervene and stop this factional violence.”
Further, the forum appealed for restraint and urged the two sides to address the issues by using dialogue and peaceful means.
FNR also called upon all the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) to remain vigilant and to refrain from all forms of armed violence and media-war.
Meanwhile, FNR extended solidarity with fellow Nagas in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts at their present difficult time.
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