The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) held a candlelight vigil in Kohima on Thursday evening to pay tributes and seek justice for two Naga civilians killed in a recent ambush in Manipur.
The vigil, held at Naga Solidarity Park under the theme ‘We Rise Together: Unbreakable, Unafraid’, was organised in memory of Chinaoshang Shokwungnao of Tushar village and Yaruingam Vashum of Kharasom village.
The two were killed by suspected militants who opened fire at a convoy of civilian vehicles in TM Kasom area along NH-202 in Ukhrul district on April 18.
“The federation unequivocally demands that the concerned authorities initiate immediate, impartial and stringent action against the perpetrators of this dastardly crime. Any failure or delay in delivering justice will be viewed as a grave abdication of responsibility,” the NSF said in a statement.
“Further, the federation issues a stem and unequivocal warning that any form of aggression, intimidation or violence against the Naga people will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The patience of the Naga people must not be mistaken for weakness. Any recurrence of such acts will invite strong and resolute response from the federation and the Naga public at large,” it mentioned.
NSF holds candlelight vigil in honour of 2 Naga civilians killed in Manipur
