NSCN-R (Akato) terminates cadres involved in assault case

Kohima: The NSCN-R [Akato] has announced the termination and disownment of several cadres allegedly involved in a December 17 assault case.

The group, following an emergency cabinet meeting held on December 21, expressed regret over the incident and revealed that an internal investigation found some of its members, including Jonathan Poumai, Lamtsaba Sangtam, and Kakuho Achumi, to have acted in conjunction with civilians in the reprehensible act.

The NSCN/GPRN-R [Akato] emphasised that the actions of these individuals were personal and do not represent its government.

The group declared its commitment to due process, stating that the accused have been terminated and disowned to allow the law to take its course without bias.

Furthermore, the NSCN/GPRN-R [Akato] has also announced the immediate suspension of its Crime Control Department (CCD) and the recall of all its staff.

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