Porba village observes Porbami Black Day

Villagers gather for the observance of Porbami Black Day in Porba village on Saturday.

• KOHIMA — Porba village in Phek district on Saturday observed Porbami Black Day in remembrance of the forefathers who died as a result of the Naga freedom movement and in support of the movement.
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• According to an update, Porba village hosted the 1st and 2nd meetings of the NNC (Chakhesang region) and resolved to defend the Nagas' right to sovereignty. They also decided to contribute goods (cows, paddy, money, guns, and ammunition) on behalf of the clan, family, and individuals.
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• It was stated that this led the Indian forces to act against Porba village on April 12, 1956, around noon, which resulted in the loss of four lives, including a child.

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• Following the event, the villagers hesitated to build new houses, which compelled them to live outside the village for two years. It was stated that the village was burnt multiple times, and after two years, an outbreak of an epidemic occurred, which, according to the update, took the lives of 404 people due to the consumption of burnt rice, contaminated food, and starvation.
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• During the observance of Black Day, the programme was chaired by Vevo K Dzudo, associate pastor, Baptist Church Porba, followed by a welcome address from Ciekrohu Chiero, village council chairman. Yiekhusuh Tureng, former village council chairman, and Thupucuyi Vadeo, joint secretary of the Naga National Council, delivered speeches.