Kohima:
Nagaland civil society organizations today expressed concern over the delay in the investigation into the layoffs in Nagaland, nearly a month after the tragic deaths of 14 young people in Mon district during a botched operation by army special forces on 4 and Dec 5.
“Justice delayed has been justice denied,” the groups — Konyak Union, Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) and Konyak’s Student Union (KSU) — said in a statement.
The statement comes as Center formed a panel last week to investigate the repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland. The law gives extensive powers to the military, and the state rose to withdrawal following the incident in the Mon district of Nagaland.
If the judicial process is further delayed, we will be forced to host the Konyak summit on Jan. 18 to discuss further steps, the groups said in the statement.
“We have given the center a deadline of January 10. After that, we will determine the new course of the protests at a large rally on January 18,” the groups said.
Honang Konyak, Vice President of the Konyak Union, appreciated the Ministry of Interior’s move on AFSPA: “We appreciate the move by the MHA, but regret that ground zero civil society was not part of the crucial meeting with the Union Minister of the Interior, Amit Shah.”
“We will not rest until our demands are met,” he added.
Concern over the absence of deputies from the ground during a meeting with Interior Minister Amit Shah was also expressed by the groups, saying: “Only people from Ground Zero will be able to endure the untold suffering of the civilians for so many decades under AFSPA.” to portray.”
“Committee members should be aware that people are fed up with AFSPA,” the statement said.
The groups also asked for clarification from the Indian military regarding the press release assuring “justice for all”, saying the phrase is “biased assurance and confusing at a time when the Konyaks are demanding direct action against the personnel involved in the operation”. .