Nagaland government condemns death threat to contractor, files FIR against NSCN/GPRN (Khango)

DIMAPUR — Nagaland Government has condemned the recent sequence of events involving the NSCN/GPRN (Khango) which issued a death threat to K Rülho, proprietor of M/s KKB Rülho.

In a press release, the deputy CMO (in charge of Home) said that the incident first came to light when a press conference was called by the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO). Subsequently, Nagaland Police registered an FIR under appropriate sections of law, it stated.

The deputy CMO informed that the state government in April 2024, had issued strict directions to police and district administration to ensure safety and security of the business community and to secure conducive business environment in Nagaland.

The state government has also prioritised instilling confidence in the business community by ensuring that 24×7 communication lines are open for reporting instances of violations of the law, it stated.

“While the law will take its course, it is requested, that, to maintain peace and tranquillity in Nagaland and to provide a conducive environment for development and growth of business and individuals, various National political groups (most of which are in truce with GOI) may refrain from acts which are against the law of the land,” read the press release.

The Spokesperson of Nagaland government and Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs, K.G. Kenye, also said in another update that the government has taken notice of the matter and an FIR lodged against the NSCN/GPRN (Khango) and its functionaries under appropriate sections of law.

He added that “the state government has also taken up the matter with the chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group/Ceasefire Supervisory Board to ensure that the NSCN (Khango) faction and other groups adhere strictly to the ground rules of the ceasefire”, updated DIPR.

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