Pochury Hoho (PH) and Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) have expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of the land dispute between Mimi Circle and Laruri-Sütsu, particularly the unfortunate incident that took place on March 28, 2025.
YTC and PH at a joint meeting at DUDA Guest House, Kohima on April 4, 2025 resolved that such acts of violence were deeply regrettable as it threatened the peace and harmony shared between two communities. The two bodies prayed for the speedy recovery of all the victims.
PH and YTC jointly appealed to both parties, especially the people of Mimi Circle and Laruri-Siitsu, to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any form of provocation, intimidation or violence. The two hohos also directed Mimi Circle and Laruri-Sütsu to restrain from any sorts of press release and restrain from doing any activities in the disputed area.
Further, the two both apex organisations acknowledged the ultimatum served by Laruri Development Committee (LDC) and the two village councils under PAPO. PH and YTC said they were committed to facilitating a joint inspection of the disputed land and to engage in a fair and transparent process to find a lasting resolution.
Therefore, YTC and PH appealed to LDC and two village councils under PAPO to keep in abeyance the ultimatum served on Pochury Hoho in the interest of brotherhood and peaceful coexistence.
YTC and PH also appealed to the home commissioner and the law enforcing agencies to take immediate and necessary action by deploying adequate security personnel at the disputed area and adjoining villages till the matter was resolved amicably.
YTC and PH affirmed that the recent incident was not between the two tribal entities but between a few villages. Therefore, the two bodies appealed to all the tribesmen of both the communities to restraint from any acts that could disturb or escalate the issue between the two tribes.
They also urged all concerned to uphold the values of peace and unity as they work collectively toward a constructive solution. This was stated in a joint statement signed by YTC president Throngso Yimkhiung and PH president Chonpa Jurry.
LCD refutes MCJC’s claim of violating restraining order
DIMAPUR, APR 4 (NPN): Lüruri Development Council (LDC) under Meluri district has termed as “blatant lies” the claim made by Mimi Circle Joint Council (MCJC) that Laruri and Sütsu villages’ violation of ‘restraining order’ led to the “unfortunate” incident that occurred on March 28, 2025.
LCD, which is the joint council of Sütsu and Laruri village, through its president K. Lanshitsü Thüvüri alleged that it was MCJC, which violated the restraining orders issued by ADCs of both Pungro and Meluri on several occasions.
The council said that MCJC first violated the restraining order by destroying the hanging bridge at Tizu river. On second occasion, LCD said MCJC cultivated at the dispute area despite of the restraining order.
Thirdly, the council said they even dishonoured the judgement order and removed the boundary stone/pillar erected by the Joint DB Court of ADC Pungro and ADC Meluri.
LDC said it had been honouring and abiding every order laid by the government authorities.
The council also sought to clarify that March 28 incident location where the villagers of Sütsu and Laruri were camped was undisputed and within the jurisdiction of LDC. It said the area was “completely outside dispute area” which was also physically verified by EAC Phokhungri on June 2, 2022.
LCD said EAC Phokhungri issued an order in this regard dated June 4, 2022, wherein it was stated that the undergoing agri-link road work to Xejilaun project site (below Khongkha village) was beyond the Jizüti river and was “therefore outside the joint DB Court adjudication area/outside the current Mimi-Laruri conflict area.”
LCD has, therefore, affirmed that MCJC had no authority to stop any developmental activities falling outside the area demarcated. “As such no restraining order was issued by any administrative officers for this area,” LCD said.
Further, the council said it was neither illegal for the road construction and collecting its resources nor the LCD violated the restraining orders at any point in time. Meanwhile, LDC strongly condemned the “act of barbarism” committed upon its innocent villagers by MCJC and its volunteers on March 28.