\nPRO\/IPR department of R & D, GHQ, Naga Army \u2018Col.\u2019 Levi Zimik in a statement said no amount of justification can restore the precious life that had fallen victim in the incident. It however called for the incident to be a \u201cgrim reminder\u201d that the key players in the making of reconciliation or undoing the efforts of peacemaking were not the cadres in the field who find themselves under fire but those in the higher echelon who \u201cplot treacherous plans\u201d for thier own vested interest.
\nThe PRO claimed that the skirmish took place when a section of NSCN (I-M) activists went to ascertain the happenings around the village and therefor \u201cnever\u201d a premediated attack on its part. Rather, the incident turned out to be a set back for in the long search for rapproachment among Naga brethren, it added.
\nThe NSCN (I-M) said the leaders of the \u2018concerned group\u2019 should be answerable as to why was there a sudden movement of armed cadres in the vicinity of VP Battalion Naga Army and unaccounted accumulation of hundreds of cadres belonging to Meitei and Kuki underground groups in and around Kijumetouma village prior to the incident.
\nBesides, the incident, the NSCN (I-M) alleged that the frequent harassment perpetrated upon the public by the occupants of Athibung camp could not be overlooked. It also said that reports of abuse such as beating up youths of Lilen village, abduction of Jalukieram villagers including the village GB for ransom etc in the name of NSCN have been doing rounds for quite sometime now.
\n It called for doing away with the blame game and to align with the process in truth and sincerity.
\nCondemnations
\nNaga Students\u2019 Federation (NSF) today \u201cvehemently\u201d condemned the January 2 factional violence in Kijumetouma village, in which one NNC\/FGN activist was killed by NSCN (I-M).
\n\u201cThe uncalled event executed was a breach of Trust to the prayer and faith the entire Naga society at moment is thrusting forthwith,\u201d the NSF president Mutsikhoyo Yhobu remarked in a press statement.
\nStating that it out rightly rejected all fratricidal related violence and bloodsheds, the NSF said any activities and action exercised against within the Naga brethrens would never earn and command respect from the younger generations under whatsoever manner.
\nAlso, maintaining that youths have experienced enough turmoil and bloodsheds spawned by inter factional policies over the past year, the federation said it yielded only hatred and bitter memories for everyone. \u201cTime has come today for all the Naga Political Groups to stand to their words to \u201ccease all forms of offensive activities\u201d and give Peace a chance to the younger Naga generation,\u201d it underlined.
\nThe federation also urged different political groups to \u201crein in their cadres from committing as a Nation.\u201d
\n\u201cFor the errant of one or two the whole of what we are tirelessly building cannot be given to chance,\u201d Yhobu asserted.
\nFurther, expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, the NSF prayed that patience and tolerance would prevail, adding that Almighty God would grant hope and vision to all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"