The National People’s Party (NPP), Nagaland State, has strongly condemned the brutal and inhuman attack on a Naga taxi driver who was assaulted with a dao on the Jorhat Bypass Highway on January 8 and said such a barbaric, cowardly, and premeditated act against an innocent civilian is deeply disturbing and wholly unacceptable in a civilized and democratic society.

While acknowledging the prompt action taken by the law enforcement agencies to nab the culprit, the Party urges the Government of Assam, under the leadership of Chief Minister, to ensure a fair, speedy, and exemplary course of justice through proper and transparent legal prosecution. Any delay or leniency in such grave matters would only embolden further acts of violence and undermine public confidence in the rule of law, it said.

The Party further expressed serious concern over the recurring insecurity, harassment, and hostile experiences faced by Naga citizens while travelling through Assam.

“Such incidents repeatedly highlight the vulnerability of innocent travelers and the urgent need for effective, durable, and long-term solutions to ensure their safety, dignity, and freedom of movement,” it stated.

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In this context, the NPP Nagaland urged the Government of Nagaland to expedite the ongoing Foothills Road Project on a war footing, treating it as a matter of critical public safety and strategic importance. It said the completion of this vital infrastructure would provide a safer alternative route within Nagaland, reduce dependence on external corridors, and significantly enhance security, connectivity, and economic activity for the people of the State.

The National People’s Party, Nagaland State further extended its full solidarity to the victim and his family during this painful time and reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to stand with them until justice is delivered and accountability is ensured.