Meet 3 women who walked 70 km for repealing of AFSPA, justice for Mon victims

Our Correspondent

Kohima, Jan. 11 (EMN): Among hundreds of protesters who walked from Dimapur to Kohima, covering about 70 km in two days for repealing of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and justice for the Mon incident victims, were three young women.

The trio — Sharen Thingpia (22), PL Chongsop (27), and Tsujang M (26) — all from the Khiamniungan tribe, walked all the way from Dimapur to Kohima along with other participants.

“When (we) heard about the walkathon, we were totally for it. We really wanted to stand for our brothers and we stand here as the daughter of Nagas,” Thingpia, who reached the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday after walking for two days, told Eastern Mirror.

“We are injured in our legs,” she added.

She said that the determination to achieve justice for the Oting brothers kept them going.

“This is not the end because justice delayed is justice denied. We are going to fight till the end,” said the 22-year-old.

She also appealed to the government to deliver justice and also provide compensation to the victims’ families as promised.

Chongsop said that they were the only female protestors who made it all the way from Dimapur (Supermarket) to Kohima (Raj Bhavan).

She said that she was doubtful they would be able to reach the destination but they did all for a “good cause.”

“With our physical strength, we will not be able to do as we are already tired. But then, it was our will power that made it possible,” she shared.

The 27-year-old went on to add that they had been remembering the Oting brothers in prayers. But on Tuesday, were able to pay tribute with our “physical sacrifice”, she added.

Meanwhile, a male protestor, S Kossam shared that they made it to Kohima with much difficulty. “I am even unable to speak properly. Through this journey, we only wanted to convey to the government that Nagas are brave,” he said.

He expressed hope that the government would understand people’s grievances.