KOHIMA : Nagaland Director General of Police Rupin Sharma on January 23 warned of strict action against cadres of the NSCN (K) Khango group involved in the abduction and assault of a village headman, stating that the police will pursue the remaining accused if they fail to surrender.

Addressing a press conference, Sharma, who is also a member of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group/Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFMG/CFSB), said the movement of NSCN (K) Khango cadres around the CFSB office had been restricted to prevent any escalation.

He said police held negotiations with the group to avoid confrontation, following which three cadres were handed over in connection with the January 19 abduction of village headman Zhimomi.

The DGP reiterated that no faction has the authority to maintain law and order, which rests solely with the police and other security forces under the ceasefire ground rules. He said allegations of illegal activities against any individual should be brought before the CFSB for amicable resolution rather than through unilateral actions such as abduction or violence.

“No faction can summon, abduct, detain or threaten anyone. The supervisory board offices exist only to maintain peace and prevent misunderstandings,” Sharma said, urging all factions to strictly adhere to the ceasefire ground rules.

Meanwhile, the CFMG/CFSB on January 22 directed the NSCN (K) Khango group to hand over seven cadres identified as prime accused in the case. Sharma said police would take necessary action if the remaining accused fail to surrender.

Based on a preliminary enquiry, a criminal case has been registered at Diphupar Police Station in Chümoukedima under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), read with the Nagaland Security Regulations (NSR).

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