Nagaland Dy CM condemns brutal killing of 6 Nagas in Manipur
Expressing deep anguish and shock, Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang has strongly condemned the abduction and brutal killing of six innocent Zeliangrong Naga men in Manipur, terming the incident a “barbaric and senseless act of violence.”
In an official statement issued on Friday, the Deputy Chief Minister demanded an immediate, thorough, and impartial investigation by competent authorities to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice without delay.
Describing the scale of cruelty inflicted on the victims, Zeliang said the nature of the killings had “shaken him to the core.” He noted with immense grief that the men were slaughtered like animals, with parts of their bodies handed back to their families.
“No cause, grievance, ideology, or conflict can ever justify such extreme cruelty,” the statement read, adding that the incident marks a direct assault on the core values of humanity, peace, and coexistence.
The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the disturbing contrast between the unprovoked violence and recent goodwill gestures made by the community.
He stated that rather than reciprocating the goodwill of the Nagas —who had recently released 14 Kuki hostages — the perpetrators responded with “animalistic savagery” that defies logical explanation.
Reiterating that every human life is sacred and deserving of respect regardless of ethnicity, religion, or community, Zeliang called on the law enforcement agencies to ensure those responsible face trial in accordance with the provisions of law.
Extending his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the larger Zeliangrong community, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that no words could adequately ease the pain of such a tragic loss of loved ones, praying for eternal peace to the departed souls.
