A “GPRN/NSCN” press statement issued by its “Publicity Cell” stated that the organisation “being a people based institution”, will not allow itself to be smeared and belittled as a result of the arrest of a couple of scoundrels who have no affinity with the Naga peoples struggle then or now; though it respects all struggling peoples and nations around the world.
“The disclosure about the non-existent number of arms and men is either a ploy to gain mileage or an attempt to sabotage a ceasefire agreement in force,” it stated and added that it is ready to open its gates to any third party neutral observer to ascertain the fact.
In recent past, the release stated, even petty criminals have managed to print entry pass forms and other NSCN papers to further their criminal activities.
“GPRN/NSCN clarifies that it has no connection with any outfit whatsoever, let alone PULF. At not point of time did the Civil or Military authorities at designated camp, Khehoi, shelter any outfit,” the release stated.
Saying that all activities inside the designated camp is meticulously performed and accomplished by Nagas for the Naga cause, the release asserted that what transpired in the course of arrest and interrogation of the ‘so called PULF cadres’ should not be taken as an opportunity to drive a wedge between Nagas and other communities.
Besides, while saying that strict adherence to Ceasefire ground rules as agreed between the two entities was recently re-enforced and shall continue to be so, the ‘GPRN/NSCN’ however, warned that ‘the option of offering or seeking logistic support to or from other organizations and nations is, however, not ruled out in future should the Government of India (GOI) fail to recognize the historical and political right of the Naga people’.