Dimapur Naga Students’ Union warns of action if no progress in Nirmal Jain case

DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has warned of “strong resistance and unimaginable consequences” if the administration and law enforcement agencies fail to act against Nirmal Jain, who is accused of using a fake indigenous certificate.

The union assured to pursue its own course of action as its foremost concern is the welfare of the Naga public. This was stated during a press conference at the DNSU office, addressed by its president, Hinoto P Awomi, following the expiry of the union’s 15-day ultimatum to the district administration issued on July 14.

DNSU general secretary, Michael Kath, informed that Jain had briefly left the state citing health reasons after the ultimatum was served. He claimed that the authorities had issued a show-cause notice and summoned him to submit documents, but Jain failed to comply.

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Kath asserted that without concrete action from the administration, “the DNSU along with its units will no longer wait for the report, but will strictly pursue the matter, take decisive steps, and enforce unprecedented action.”

When asked about the course of action, Awomi declined to disclose details, saying the alleged offender could not be forewarned. He maintained that any action taken would be transparent and made public. He also confirmed that Jain had returned to Nagaland.

According to the DNSU president, the union has already submitted proof of the alleged fake certificate and urged the authorities to investigate Jain’s “criminal activities.” He maintained that it was Jain’s responsibility to explain to the government, the administration, the DNSU and the Naga people how his certificate was genuine.

“The public is also eagerly waiting, and if the Naga people, together with DNSU, fail to take action, it will mark one of the darkest chapters in Naga history,” he said, while challenging Jain’s advocate to present proof of authenticity before the competent authority.

Awomi clarified that while the union could have filed an FIR and sought Jain’s arrest since it already possesses evidence, it chose instead to approach the administration, which had issued the certificate.

“We are only asking the authority to cancel his indigenous certificate and seize the land from him and hand it over to the government. He cannot continue to misuse the rights given to Naga people,” he said.

He further alleged that Jain, after being exposed, had threatened to file a defamation case against DNSU and spread false claims that negotiations were ongoing with the union. He also rejected rumours of DNSU accepting INR 1 crore.

“We will not take the law into our own hands, but if the law enforcement agencies entrusted with safeguarding the Naga people fail to discharge their duties, we will be compelled to act,” he warned, adding that anyone defending Jain would also be exposed.

At the press conference, Chakhesang Students’ Union Dimapur president, Asü Ringa, described the issue as a pressing one tied to community land rights, alleging that Jain had been “misusing and tarnishing” practices related to land ownership.

Rengma Students’ Union president, Khiti Kath, appealed to the government to treat the matter with seriousness, while Ao Students’ Union president, Imnatemsu Pongen, criticised the prolonged silence of the authorities, noting that despite repeated representations, more than two months had passed without any clarification from the administration.