The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Tangkhul Naga Foothills Organisation (TNFO) strongly condemns the brutal killing of four innocent civilians in an armed attack at New Haven along NH-202 at approximately 1:35 PM today.
The statement of Central Working Committee of TNFO reads, “according to preliminary reports, suspected Kuki narco-militants opened indiscriminate fire on two civilian vehicles travelling towards Imphal near the BSF outpost at New Haven, claiming four innocent lives:
Kapangkhui RS- Shangshak Village.
Haoleila RS- Shangshak Village.
Tychicus (August) Ngalung – Tashar Village.
Tanmila-Tashar Village.
“The loss is particularly heartbreaking as two victims were a mother and son, while the other two were siblings.
“The TNFO holds the security establishment accountable for this grave failure. How can four innocent civilians be brutally killed approx. to 600 meters away from an established BSF outpost? This incident exposes a serious security lapse and further destroys whatever trust remains in the security arrangements provided by the State and Central Governments.
“Enough is enough! The TNFO will no longer accept empty assurances, repeated security failures or business as usual while innocent lives continue to be lost. We demand immediate accountability, a thorough investigation, justice for the victims and concrete security guarantees along NH-202.
“We shall launch the strongest possible democratic agitation until our charter of demands is fulfilled. Our people’s lives are not expendable, and their safety is non-negotiable. We call upon all Tangkhul Nagas, the Naga people, and all Indigenous communities as a whole to extend their full cooperation, solidarity, and unwavering support to our ongoing agitation. Let us stand together in unity and collective determination to uphold our rights, protect our land, and ensure that our collective voice is heard. Your cooperation and participation are vital to the success of this collective movement.
“The TNFO stands firmly with the bereaved families and shares their grief in this hour of profound sorrow” added the statement issued by the Media Cell/Information and Publicity Cell, CWC, TNFO.
