UKHRUL: The Naga Scholars’ Association, Delhi has expressed deep anguish and strongly condemned the fratricidal killing of four Naga cadres at Hongbei village on March 28 and the subsequent incidents of mobs taking the law into their own hands.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the association stressed on the urgent need to resist emotional impulses that threaten to destabilise the Naga society from within.
“At a critical juncture in the Naga political journey, such acts of internal violence are deeply unfortunate and undermine the collective aspirations, unity, and dignity of the Naga people. These developments risk eroding the foundations of trust, reconciliation, and shared purpose that remain essential for a peaceful and honourable resolution,” it stated.
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Stating while the grief and anger arising from such incidents are understandable, responses driven by retaliation and mob justice only aggravate divisions and prolong cycles of violence, the Association called upon all stakeholders to exercise restraint, uphold the rule of law, and allow for a fair, impartial, and time-bound investigation.
“Those responsible must be held accountable through established principles of justice.,” the Naga Scholars’ Association stated while extending solidarity with the bereaved families.
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It reiterated the need for truth, accountability, and healing.
“At this crucial moment, moral clarity, responsible leadership, and collective discipline are essential,” the association stated and appealed to all sections of society to remain calm, act with reason, and reaffirm the shared commitment to peace, unity, and reconciliation.