Naga Hoho irked by NC Hills and Intangki

Dimapur, June 20 : The Naga Hoho met today in Kohima and discussed issues related to what the hoho called “intrusion” into Intangki National Park as well as the “killing of Zeme Nagas” in the North Cachar C Hills. The matter of “reconciliation process” among what it called the “Naga political groups” was also discussed.
A note from the Naga Hoho today said the meeting seriously viewed the “serial killing” of Nagas and razing of their houses under the guise of ‘Dimasaland’ during the past few months. While not mentioning the deaths of Dimasa people, the hoho however termed the bloodshed as an “absolute infringement and denial of basic fundamental rights of every individual which is intolerable in this contemporary world”.
The Naga Hoho denounced the escalation of violence and carnage perpetuated by the DHD Militants on “June 16, 2009” and the resultant killings of fifteen Nagas. It is a violation of basic human rights which deserves the highest condemnation from all walks of life, the Naga Hoho stated.
The Naga organization also questioned the credibility of the Assam Government as well as the Indian security forces as to why the situation could not be brought under control for such a long period in spite of heavy deployment of security forces. “…Naga Hoho shall formulate strategies towards organizing a protest rally in Nagaland in association with the people of Dimasas in a search for peaceful co-existence and brotherhood,” it added.

Evict all Intangki grabbers: NSF

Dimapur, June 19 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation has demanded from the state government eviction of all encroachers from Intangki National Park “irrespective of tribes.” In a brief statement today, the NSF reaffirmed resolution to stand against all odds to protect and preserve the state’s natural resources. “There has been many cases of some individual, groups or agencies who offer themselves for exploration of our resources in the name of development” the NSF stated. Nagaland has very few wildlife sanctuaries and Intangki Reserved Forest being one but unfortunately, the NSF lamented, “all these years, it has become another form of battlefield for the Nagas which is disheartening point.” Every right-thinking citizen should stand to express voice against forceful occupation of lands within reserved forest areas, the NSF said while reminding that the culture of willful encroachment is against the wishes of the people. Appreciating the Government of Nagaland for issuing directives to all encroachers to refrain from encroachment, the NSF urged the state to evict all the illegal villagers irrespective of tribes inhabiting the protected area.