Dimapur: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), and the Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) condemned the killing of three church leaders in an ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Wednesday morning.In a statement, Rio said “such barbaric and senseless violence against innocent lives is unacceptable and has no place in any civilised society.” He expressed sorrow over the incident, conveyed condolences to the bereaved families, the church community and the people of Manipur, and prayed for strength and comfort for those affected.The NBCC said taking human life is “a violation of God’s law and an assault on the image of God in which every person is made.” Calling it a “heinous act,” the council said it was an attack on the faith community and showed disregard for the sanctity of human life. The NBCC said such violence is a grave transgression that impacts “all of us” and urged authorities to conduct a thorough probe to nab those responsible and ensure justice.
