Chümoukedima youths call for action against influx of illegal immigrants; no picnics, hangouts in New Chümou area

DIMAPUR — The Chümoukedima Town Youth Organisation (CTYO) on Monday raised concern over various social and administrative challenges including the rise in the number of non-indigenous people and illegal immigrants in Chümoukedima district.

Noting the demographic change, the youth body, in a press release, lamented the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system not been fully enforced despite Chümoukedima being brought under its purview on August 1, 2022.

It urged the district administration to ensure that ILP enrolment is as thorough and precise as possible.

The organisation also said that ‘multiple elements’ have started emerging again to collect ‘tax,’ and cause hardships to the business community and general public of Chümoukedima town.

“CTYO will not tolerate anti-social elements and strict action will be taken against those indulging in unlawful demands,” it asserted, reiterating that it would remain steadfast on the ‘One government, one taxation’ declaration in adherence to the Feb. 13, 2014 public resolution.

It further affirmed that it would not tolerate any activities that disrupt the peace of Chümoukedima town, such as drinking in public places, substance abuse, rowdy behaviour, intoxication and loud music during the wee hours, etc., while cautioning that anyone found doing so would be dealt with strictly.

It also advised the public to be cautious of thieves as many theft cases have been reported.

“Business establishments are urged to check their inventory for expired goods and refrain from selling such items or any items beyond the MRP. Strict action will be taken against defaulters,” it said.

Additionally, the CTYO urged the concerned department to check vehicles, especially motorbikes, with retrofitted exhausts and book the offenders as per the law.

“These loud bikes are hugely annoying and stressful to people and students at this time of exams. However, this public nuisance has been on the rise, notably on Sundays on the NH-29 highway, even though such modification is prohibited under the law,” it added.

No picnics, hangouts in New Chümou area

In a separate press release, the New Chümoukedima Village Youth Society (NCVYS) notified that ‘picnics and hangouts’ have been prohibited within the village jurisdiction from Jan. 27, 2024, until further notice.

“The NCVYS, with the village council, have resolved this to curb the increasing unlawful activities (like) indulging in littering of natural habitat, immorality and disruption of the peaceful environment under the influence of alcohol on the pretext of picnic and hangout,” it stated.

It went on to advise the public to desist from such activities, saying that stringent action would be taken against the violators as deemed fit.