Manipur abductions: Families want NSCN’s interrogation details

The situation in Senapati has taken a turn for the worse on Saturday, with the families having refused to receive the remains of Muhenii Martin and Hriini Hubert from the police till the NSCN agrees to their charter of demands.

The situation in Senapati has taken a turn for the worse on Saturday, with the families having refused to receive the remains of Muhenii Martin and Hriini Hubert from the police till the NSCN (I-M) agrees to their charter of demands. Bodies of Martin and Hubert, kidnapped last December, were discovered a few days ago in Senapati.

The core committee, which had been formed to negotiate the safe return of the children, is demanding that the NSCN (I-M) share the interrogation details of the two prime suspects, who were taken into custody by the outfit soon after the kidnapping was reported. Committee spokesperson Solomon Veino said the public has given the NSCN (I-M) 10 days time.

“We also want that all details of the culprits be made known to the public before the revolutionary court passes its sentence. The remains of the children will not be received from the police till the NSCN (I-M) signs our charter. As of now we’re not able to reach a consensus, but we’re hopeful they’ll sign the charter on Sunday. They have had the suspects in their custody for three months, why can’t they reveal their findings? “ Veino asked. The Committee has also asked the culprits be punished according to Naga customary laws.

Speaking to The Sunday Express from Dimapur, senior NSCN (I-M) leader Rh Raising confirmed that the two suspects in the kidnapping case were in their custody. “The investigation process is continuing. All I can say now is that there is a strong suspicion on one of the suspects. We have also got information that organ trade may be involved, and we are following up that angle as well. This is not the time to get emotional, the law will take its course.”

Raising added that while customary Naga laws vary from place to place, in the old days it would have definitely been “tit-for-tat”. “It depends on what decision the court reaches, could result in a heavy fine, but it’s too early to say anything.”