Kohima, April 20: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has strongly condemned the killing of two Naga civilians in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, describing the incident as a barbaric attack on innocent people.
In a press statement issued from Kohima on April 20, the federation said the attack took place at TM-Kasom along National Highway 202 on April 18. The victims were identified as Eno Chinaoshang Shokhwungnao of Tashar village and Eno Yaruingam Vashum of Kharasom village.
The NSF described the incident as a cold-blooded act of violence against unarmed civilians and said it posed a serious threat to the dignity, safety and rights of the Naga people.
Expressing condolences to the bereaved families, the federation stated that the loss of the two civilians is a collective loss for the Naga community and that their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
The organisation also demanded that authorities take immediate, impartial and stringent action against those responsible for the attack, warning that any delay in delivering justice would be viewed as a failure of responsibility.
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Additionally, the NSF issued a strong warning that any form of aggression or intimidation against the Naga people would not be tolerated and cautioned that further incidents could provoke a strong response from both the federation and the Naga public.
To honour the victims, the federation announced that a candlelight vigil will be held on April 23 at NSF Oking at 6:30 PM to pay tribute to the departed souls and reaffirm the community’s commitment to justice.
The NSF reiterated its resolve to stand at the forefront in defending the collective interests and rights of the Naga people.
