Nagaland election 2023: Konyak CSOs condemn pre-poll violence

Konyak civil society organisations, including Konyak Union, Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong and Konyak Students’ Union, have condemned the burning down of a Bolero car belonging to NPF candidate Tahwang Angh, on Monday night.

In a joint statement, the organisations urged the law enforcing agencies to take swift action and nab the miscreants involved in the “heinous crime,” and to award a befitting punishment at the earliest date.

“We call upon the administration and the police to thoroughly investigate the matter and to arrest those responsible for masterminding and instigating this incident by playing ‘communal’ and ‘ism’ politics,” read the joint statement.

The organisations also expressed concern over the rising incidences of crimes and the “brazenness” with which the perpetrators are carrying out their “nefarious activities.”

While urging the authorities to take stern action against those seeking to create chaos and mayhem in the society, the Konyak CSOs also appealed to the people of Mon district to maintain calm and not to resort to any kind of violence or retaliation.

It further stated that they are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.

“We will continue to work with the authorities to bring the culprits to justice and to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future,” it stated.

The three organisations also conveyed sympathies to Tahwang Angh and his family for the unfortunate incident.