Guwahati: The apex student body of the northeast, the North East Students’ Organisation (Neso), on Thursday questioned the Centre’s sincerity in resolving the Manipur crisis. Following the killing of six Naga civilians, Neso said that despite the prolonged deployment of central security personnel across the state, the situation continued to deteriorate.In a statement issued by chairman Samuel B Jyrwa and secretary-general Mutsikhoyo Yhobu, Neso expressed grave concern over numerous allegations regarding “involvement” and “partisan conduct” of central forces in the ongoing conflict.“How is it that after more than three years of conflict and deployment of massive security forces, not a single accused involved in the countless killings, abductions, arson and atrocities has been effectively convicted and held accountable?” the note read.“Any act of complicity, negligence, collusion or bias by security forces entrusted with maintaining peace and protecting civilians constitutes a serious betrayal of public trust and must face appropriate legal and disciplinary action,” it added.The statement further said, “Neso is deeply horrified by reports that the victims were subjected to torture before being brutally murdered and mutilated, reflecting a level of inhumanity that is beyond comprehension.”Neso urged the Centre to act decisively to restore public confidence, ensure the safety of all citizens, and bring an end to the culture of impunity that continues to fuel the violence in Manipur.The organisation also unequivocally called for a swift, transparent and impartial investigation into the deaths of the six Naga men.“Every individual involved, irrespective of affiliation or status, must be identified, arrested, prosecuted and brought to justice without delay. Failure to do so will further embolden those who continue to perpetrate violence with impunity,” Neso said.
