Amid the land dispute between the Mimi Circle and Laruri-Siitsu, the Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) and Pochury Hoho (PH) has appealed for all concerned to uphold the values of peace and unity as it work collectively toward a constructive solution. Holding a meeting at DUDA Guest House, Kohima on April 4, 2025, the two apex organisations discussed and undertook resolutions.
Expressing deep concern over the recent escalation of the land dispute between Mimi Circle and Laruri-Siitsu, particularly the unfortunate incident that took place on April 28, 2025, the organisations stated, “Such acts of violence are deeply regrettable as it threaten the peace and harmony shared between two communities and pray for the speedy recovery of all the victims.”
At the critical juncture, the PH and YTC jointly appeales to both parties, especially the people of Mimi Circle and Laruri-Siitsu, to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any form of provocation, intimidation or violence. It also directed the Mimi Circle and Laruri-Siitsu to restrain from any sorts of press release in due regard and restrain from doing any activities in the disputed area.
Both apex organisations acknowledged the ultimatum served by Laruri Development Committee (LDC) and the two village Councils under PAPO whereby both the apex organisations affirmed its commitment to facilitating a joint inspection of the disputed land and to engaging in a fair and transparent process to find a lasting resolution.
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The YTC and PH has, therefore, appealed the LDC and the two village Councils under PAPO to put in abeyance the ultimatum served to Pochury Hoho “with utmost trust and in the true spirit and interest of of brotherhood and peaceful coexistence”.
The organisations further appealed the Home Commissioner and the law enforcing agencies to take immediate and necessary action by deploying adequate security personnel at the disputed area and adjoining villages till the matter is resolved amicably.
“The YTC & PH would like to make it clear that the recent incident is not between the two tribal entities but it is between the few villages for which it appeals to all the tribesmen of both the communities to restrain from any acts that may disturb or escalate the issue between the two tribes. Therefore, we urge all concerned to uphold the values of peace and unity as we work collectively toward a constructive solution,” it appealed.
