Angami Students’ Union detects 69 ILP violations in Kohima

DIMAPUR — A total of 69 Inner Line Permit (ILP) violations were recorded during a phase-wise ILP vigil drive conducted by the Angami Students’ Union (ASU) across Kohima town. The exercise, carried out on Wednesday, identified 47 individuals without valid ILP and 22 cases of invalid documentation. 

In a press statement issued after the drive, the ASU said that the defaulters were handed over to the office of the deputy commissioner for “necessary action”. The union expressed concern over the “increasing influx of unauthorised immigrants”, stating that the drive was carried out following “numerous complaints on surge of violating immigration laws in our land.”

ASU volunteers participated in the drive, which the union said was part of its continued efforts to safeguard the rights and identity of the indigenous Naga people. The union also expressed appreciation for the volunteers’ dedication and civic spirit.

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It also recalled a similar exercise conducted on September 11, 2024, during which eight individuals without ILPs were apprehended. It claimed that “lethargic responses from the authorities concerned have compelled the union to launch the vigil exercise from time to time”.

Urging the public to remain vigilant, the ASU said: “Safeguarding our land is a shared and enduring responsibility.” It appealed to landowners to exercise caution when renting out their property, adding that care should be taken to ensure “no one resides without valid documentations, especially under the provision of the Inner Line Permit”.

It further called upon the district administration and law enforcement agencies to further “strengthen the ILP implementation through regular monitoring and strict enforcement.” Stating that the ILP remains a vital safeguard for the indigenous population, it said the measure must be upheld diligently.

The ASU informed that it will carry out similar drives “across all Angami-inhabited areas” in collaboration with the district administration as part of its continuing efforts to preserve and protect the interest of the Indigenous Naga community.