Ongoing incident at Ireng Naga village a direct challenge to the Naga people as a whole says Naga People's Organisation

The Naga People's Organisation, Senapati has stated that the organisation views the incident at Irenga Naga village not merely as an attack on a particular village, but as a direct challenge to the Naga people as a whole.

The NPO urges all concerned authorities to take immediate cognizance of the matter and ensure justice without delay, so as to prevent further deterioration of the situation

In a release issued on Friday, NPO expresses its deep concern and strong resentment over the ongoing incident at Ireng Naga Village and stated that cadres of the KNF-P (SoO), under United People's Front (UPF) allegedly dismantled a waiting shed constructed by the local residents.

The organisation claimed that the situation was further aggravated by the inscription of the words "Kukiland & Stay away" on a stone, an act which is highly provocative, condemnable, and unacceptable".

The Naga People's Organisation also seeks clarification from Tiger Kipgen, alias Thangboi Kipgen/Haogenthang Kipgen, " a self-styled commander of the armed wing of the KNF-P" regarding the threats issued to the Village Chairman of Ireng Naga Village, warning of an attack on the village".

Such threats are extremely serious in nature and pose a direct challenge to peace, security, and communal harmony in the region stated the release

NPO stated that such acts of intimidation, destruction of public property, and communal threats cannot and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

In the event that the perpetrators fail to surrender and are not held accountable for their actions, the Naga People's Organisation stated that they will not remain a mute spectator and they shall be compelled to respond appropriately and in a befitting manner if the culprits are not brought to justice at the earliest.