'Missing the Doctrine of Gratitude' !! :: Manipur ambush on selfless 'Flood Relief Workers' of Assam Rifles is a case of betrayal of the very spirit of compassion
It's impossible for a society or any organisation and a 'security system' to predict every wrong that will be done by mischievous and ill-intended people.
The Assam Rifles, deployed across Manipur (like any other state in the north east of India) have been relentlessly working to restore peace and stability amidst ongoing inter-community tensions.
DG Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera and all ranks of Assam Rifles pay solemn tribute to two brave hearts !!
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Their operations, conducted in close coordination with local police, target insurgent elements and anti-national miscreants who thrive on extortion and fear of the common people. These soldiers have consistently demonstrated restraint and professionalism, even in volatile environments where civilian safety remains paramount.
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Nb Sub (GD) Shyam Gurung (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya) 'made supreme sacrifice' |
This act of Sept 19 (2025) at Nambol - not far from Imphal - driven by malice and hate, targeted men who had spent their day providing flood relief to the very communities now mourning their sacrifice.
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| Rifleman (GD) Ranjeet Singh Kashyap (Bastar, Chhattisgarh) - Martyr |
In a tweet - Assam Rifles and Defence forces said :
" We bow in deepest respect to Nb Sub (GD) Shyam Gurung (East Khasi Hills, #Meghalaya) & Rifleman (GD) Ranjeet Singh Kashyap (Bastar, Chhattisgarh) of #Assam Rifles, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty at Bishnupur, #Manipur
🫡 Their courage will inspire generations. #India stands with their families in this hour of grief."
One can easily say that it was 'deeply disheartening' that a cowardly attack was perpetrated under the cover of darkness in a "De-notified AFSPA zone" — an area where retaliation could have endangered innocent lives.
This was not just an attack on a unit—it is an affront to the spirit of service, compassion and unity that Assam Rifles embodies.
Hopefully, the society by and large, intellectuals including the local media in particular and the people of Manipur will rise to the occasion.
It may be time now to "expose the perpetrators".
And as well - such wrong doers should be named and shamed. It is these kinds of people who seek to 'destabilize peace'.
Let not their cowardice go unanswered -- if one say little assertively.
For the people of Imphal, people of Manipur and the rest of India -- it is time to stand together — not just in grief, but in resolve.
Let us honor the Assam Rifles not only with words, but with action. Let their sacrifice ignite a movement for justice, unity, and enduring peace.
It may be pointed out for the knowledge and consumption of a larger audience; that most often going beyond their security mandate, the Assam Rifles have emerged as a transformative force in Manipur’s social landscape.
They are called 'Friends of the Hill people' -- not without good reasons.
Their efforts to combat drug trafficking, illicit liquor trade, and substance abuse have been instrumental in protecting the youth and nurturing a healthier society.
Their role in securing the Indo-Myanmar border—often in treacherous terrain and remote outposts—underscores their unmatched dedication and grit.
What truly sets Assam Rifles apart is their humanitarian outreach.
From flood relief and medical aid to clean water initiatives and solar lighting, their benevolent acts have touched countless lives.
Their commitment to inclusive development is evident in their support for skill-building, education, and cultural engagement—empowering young minds across all communities and genders.
It is therefore unconscionable that such a heinous act was committed against these very men who had spent their day providing flood relief to affected citizens. The timing and location of the attack—designed to prevent retaliation and maximize harm—reveal a malicious intent that must be condemned in the strongest terms.
NNPGs join issue with NSCN-IM :::: Says ... "At no point of time it did express desire to be a part of any Solution pact where NSCN-IM was a party" to"
Days before August 14th, the much cherished and the much talked about 'Naga Independence Day, the NNPGs has clarified that "at no point of time" it had any desire to be a part of any agreement where NSCN - IM was a party to.
"There is a term going around called a "Common Draft" for convergence of all stakeholders. Let it be known that it is the initiative of the Government of India (Gol) for an inclusive Naga solution. The WC, NNPGs have acknowledged it in principle, provided the draft do not disturb the core fabric of AGREED POSITION of 17th November 2017," said a statement from the conglomeration.
The working committee of the NNPGs led by N Kitovi Zhimomi also made it clear that the Agreed Position inked in 201 ...
" is the only historical Agreement which distinctly pinpoints the Nagas' right to self-determine their future, while respecting contemporary political realities".
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| Candid operator : N Kitovi (NNPG convener) |
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| PM Modi |
The NNPG statement says:
"Due appreciation must go to the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for the following Reconciliatory Agreements among Naga groups:
1. COVENANT OF RECONCILIATION-13th June 2009
2. NAGA CONCORDANT- 26th August 2011.
3. LENTEN AGREEMENT-28th March 2014.
It says: "Unfortunately, the NSCN-IM leadership utilised these agreements only to reflect legitimacy and impress New Delhi.
The Gol acted in haste too as NSCN-IM delegation flew to Delhi without a single stakeholder from the FNR, Apex Tribal bodies, the Church or civil society groups, and signed the infamous FA on 03rd August 2015. The rest, they say, is history.
"There was absolutely no consultation with the Naga tribes prior to signing the document. The moral and emotional consent and approval of the Naga Tribes never pricked their conscience.
Even today, Nagas are not privy to their real political conversation.
"For this very reason the Indigenous Nagas, the ancestral entities do not consider FA as genuinely theirs. Consider the word 'NAGALIM', it is a utopian term, irrelevant and non-existent in the Naga history pages, no wonder 'NAGALAND' and not NAGALIM was used in the FA headline!
"Today, all these FNR guided agreements lay in tatters.
Skeletons are protruding from the ground as to why the Framework Agreement (FA) has become a secret agenda incapable of standing scrutiny before the Naga people."
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| File snap: NSCN-IM leaders Muivah and Late Isak Chishi Swu |
The NNPG statement further says:
"From the very beginning it was designed as an exclusive closed-door subject of select few within NSCN (IM) set-up.
The very idea of inclusive Naga political solution is an anathema to them.
"Naga people have decoded the FA minutely.
"The real motive over NSCN IM's Flag and Constitution is this:
It is more of an insurance policy, an emotional tool to continue transferring Nagaland's wealth to acquire assets in Ukhrul and elsewhere.
"A bargaining chip for constitutional guarantee as part of political solution.
To transfer Intangki reserve forest stretch and surrounding areas, create a township for Nagas from Manipur only.
"They plan to administer the area by senior Tangkhul members welding political and administrative power through new political arrangement.
This layer of political discourse cannot be disclosed even to their very own civil and military workers from Nagaland state, let alone put out in the public domain".
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