Haflong: In a powerful press meet held on Tuesday at the office of JADIKHE NAISHO HOSHOM the apex Dimasa body leading Dimasa civil organisations, including JNH, Dimasa Students’ Union, All Dimasa Students Union, Dimasa Mothers’ Association, Dima Jalai Hosom, and Haflong Haphai Awareness Hosom voiced their collective outrage over the disturbing rise of unsolved and mysterious murder cases in Dima Hasao district.

Officials from these bodies expressed deep sorrow and unwavering condemnation of the continued failure of law enforcement agencies to investigate and resolve these grave crimes. They noted that behind each unsolved case lies a shattered family and a fearful community, with justice eluding the very people most affected.

“These are not mere statistics. They are lives lost under suspicious and heartbreaking circumstances. The silence and inertia from law enforcement are deeply unsettling,” the representatives declared.

The organisations highlighted a troubling pattern little to no progress in investigations, lack of accountability, and a glaring absence of communication from authorities. They warned that such negligence threatens the rule of law and corrodes public trust.

To restore faith and ensure justice, they demanded:

A thorough, impartial, and time-bound investigation into each unresolved case; Reopening of old cases with enhanced forensic support and fresh scrutiny of evidence; Accountability for derelict officers involved in past investigation failures; Regular updates to victims’ families on case status and progress; Protection for whistleblowers and witnesses to encourage truth-telling without fear; Installation of CCTV cameras at key public locations in all towns across Dima Hasao district; The assembled leaders reaffirmed their solidarity with grieving families and pledged to persist in their advocacy until justice is achieved.

They concluded by echoing the principle: “Justice must not only be done it must be seen to be done.”

Speakers at the press meet included Kailen Daulagupu, President, JADIKHE NAISHO HOSHOM, Pramith Sengyung (General Secretary, DSU Central Committee), and Maipal Kemprai (Dimasa Mothers’ Association), among others.

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