Nagaland Minister for Home, Imkong L.Imchen has described incidents of extortion, robbery etc in Dimapur as “normal crimes” and claimed that the situation was under control with police effecting arrest of several persons involved in such crimes.
At a press meet held after the function to welcome veteran Congress party workers into the NPF, Imchen lauded the efforts of the police in ensuring peace and security and claimed that Nagaland was more peaceful than neighbouring Assam and Manipur
Much of the Minister’s focus was on the current law and order situation in Dimapur particularly in the light of several cases of abduction and ransom demanded by armed gangs.
Commenting on the recent abduction and subsequent release of the two businessmen in Dimapur, Imchen said it was “not a pure abduction but a hostage situation”. According to Imchen, in a hostage situation, the prime motive was ransom money. He also said police have to act with great care in such situations so as not to endanger the lives of the victims.
He described those involving in such crimes as people with “perverted mind and character”.
It may be pointed out that many businessmen have left Dimapur to escape the depredations of gangs indulging in rampant extortion and also kidnap for ransom.
Despite friskings in various locations, the businessmen continue to remain vulnerable to threats and abductions.
Asked about demands on cutting down the number of security personnel attached with VIPs so as to strengthen policing against such crimes, Imchen asserted there was sufficient police force and that public or families of kidnap victims should extend cooperation with police.
On inter-state criminal gangs, he expressed dissatisfaction with inter-state intelligence sharing.
Imchen expressed gratitude to various Naga underground factions for heeding the voice of public towards reconciliation and peace among themselves.
He said it was no small achievement that underground factions today have amply demonstrated their willingness to maintain peace and shun bloodshed in response to the call of their people and expressed optimism that this would continue.
While acknowledging the role of the NGOs, civil societies and individuals towards fostering unity among the different underground groups, Imchen also appealed to them to continue with the reconciliation process.
He also welcomed the statement of the NPCC for extending its cooperation towards the reconciliation process. While terming the statement as important, Imchen hoped the NPCC was honest about its offer unlike in the past.
The minister said a wide consensus for peace could help formulate a common agenda for representation to the government of India in order to expedite the process of solving the Naga political issue.
In conclusion, Imchen extended Christmas greetings and New Year wishes to all the underground factions and hoped that the year 2009 would be more peaceful than the current year.
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At a press meet held after the function to welcome veteran Congress party workers into the NPF, Imchen lauded the efforts of the police in ensuring peace and security and claimed that Nagaland was more peaceful than neighbouring Assam and Manipur
Much of the Minister’s focus was on the current law and order situation in Dimapur particularly in the light of several cases of abduction and ransom demanded by armed gangs.
Commenting on the recent abduction and subsequent release of the two businessmen in Dimapur, Imchen said it was “not a pure abduction but a hostage situation”. According to Imchen, in a hostage situation, the prime motive was ransom money. He also said police have to act with great care in such situations so as not to endanger the lives of the victims.
He described those involving in such crimes as people with “perverted mind and character”.
It may be pointed out that many businessmen have left Dimapur to escape the depredations of gangs indulging in rampant extortion and also kidnap for ransom.
Despite friskings in various locations, the businessmen continue to remain vulnerable to threats and abductions.
Asked about demands on cutting down the number of security personnel attached with VIPs so as to strengthen policing against such crimes, Imchen asserted there was sufficient police force and that public or families of kidnap victims should extend cooperation with police.
On inter-state criminal gangs, he expressed dissatisfaction with inter-state intelligence sharing.
Imchen expressed gratitude to various Naga underground factions for heeding the voice of public towards reconciliation and peace among themselves.
He said it was no small achievement that underground factions today have amply demonstrated their willingness to maintain peace and shun bloodshed in response to the call of their people and expressed optimism that this would continue.
While acknowledging the role of the NGOs, civil societies and individuals towards fostering unity among the different underground groups, Imchen also appealed to them to continue with the reconciliation process.
He also welcomed the statement of the NPCC for extending its cooperation towards the reconciliation process. While terming the statement as important, Imchen hoped the NPCC was honest about its offer unlike in the past.
The minister said a wide consensus for peace could help formulate a common agenda for representation to the government of India in order to expedite the process of solving the Naga political issue.
In conclusion, Imchen extended Christmas greetings and New Year wishes to all the underground factions and hoped that the year 2009 would be more peaceful than the current year.
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