SHILLONG : The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has strongly condemned the killing of six Naga men from Konsakhul Naga Village and demanded a swift, impartial and transparent investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued on Thursday, NESO described the killings as a “barbaric, inhumane and cold-blooded murder” and called for immediate action against those responsible.
According to the organisation, the six men were allegedly abducted from Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13. Their dismembered remains were recovered on June 10. NESO Chairman Samuel B. Jyrwa said the victims were reportedly subjected to torture before being killed and mutilated.
“The sheer brutality inflicted upon these innocent individuals has shocked the conscience of the entire North East,” the statement said.
Expressing solidarity with the bereaved families and residents of Konsakhul Naga Village, NESO extended its condolences and urged authorities to ensure justice for the victims.
The organisation demanded that all individuals involved in the crime be identified, arrested and prosecuted without delay, warning that failure to act decisively would only embolden perpetrators of violence.
NESO also expressed concern over the prolonged unrest in Manipur, questioning the lack of convictions despite numerous incidents of killings, abductions, arson and other forms of violence reported during the past three years.
The student body further raised concerns over allegations of partisan conduct by certain Central security personnel, stating that any instance of complicity, negligence, collusion or bias by security forces would amount to a serious breach of public trust and should invite appropriate legal and disciplinary action.
Reiterating its commitment to peace, dialogue and reconciliation, NESO stated that lasting peace in Manipur can only be achieved through justice, accountability and equal protection of all communities. It urged the Government of India to take decisive measures to restore public confidence and ensure an end to what it described as a culture of impunity.
