Myanmar-based NSCN-K (YA) orders breakaway faction to surrender

Through a statement, the NSCN-K (YA) alleged that the new faction is a proxy of Indian intelligence to counter the Naga struggle

Kohima: Just days after the newly-formed NSCN-K elected its chief, Myanmar-based NSCN-K led by Yung Aung rejected the creation of the new faction formed by expelled members, directing them to disband and surrender themselves.

Former personal secretary of SS Khaplang and self-styled major general (Rtd) Ang Mai was recently elected as the chief of the new NSCN-K, which parted ways with the NSCN-K (YA).

Through a statement, the NSCN-K (YA) alleged that the new faction is a proxy of Indian intelligence to counter the Naga struggle. It said that the formation of the breakaway faction is an “open defiance” to the aspiration of the Eastern Naga public for peace and stability and that it is a direct threat to the ongoing struggle.

The group said that it was a disappointment that the “expelled members” have chosen to embark on the path of violence and bloodshed despite the best effort and repeated public appeals.

“The group must abandon their selfish ambition and stop deceiving the innocent public” or they would be answerable to the Naga people for any eventualities. No amount of accusations and propaganda can substantiate their mistakes,” it said.

The new group’s claim of following the footsteps of its former chief SS Khaplang, it said was a total lie. 

“Our Late Baba Khaplang is a true Naga revolutionary to the core and a leader of principle. Taking his name in vain for personal benefit and scoring points before the public amount to dishonoring the legacy of our late leader,” the group said.