Naga Hoho wants 'special laws'

DIMAPUR: The apex tribal body of the Nagas, the Naga Hoho, has urged the state government to enact 'special laws' to deal with anti-social elements who are involved in rampant collection of 'taxes', extortion and kidnapping of innocent citizens for ransom.

It said these antisocial activities have been the order of the day for quite some time now and have become a hindrance to the economic progress of the state. "While unity and reconciliation among various political groups is a good beginning, it has also become akin to giving these anti-socials a license for more extortion and taxation, which is not acceptable to the people," a statement issued by the Naga Hoho president Keviletuo Kiewhuo and general secretary, P Chuba Ozukum, stated.