Kohima, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has strongly condemned the killing of six Nagas in Manipur, describing it as a horrific and inhuman act.
Rio demanded immediate action against those responsible and urged people across Nagaland, Manipur, and Naga-inhabited areas to maintain peace and restraint.
The incident was particularly painful as it came after Naga organisations had facilitated the safe release of 14 hostages who were in their custody.
Rio credited the United Naga Council and other apex Naga organisations for exercising restraint and choosing the path of compassion and peace despite an extremely volatile situation.
He urged the Government of India and Manipur government to take urgent measures to ensure justice, calling for those responsible to be identified, apprehended, and prosecuted under the law.
Rio also appealed for calm, urging citizens not to allow grief and anger to fuel further violence and called for unity, vigilance, and adherence to the principles of peace, justice, and human dignity.
