“We strongly believe that the displaced persons will not hesitate to return home as and when the Centre fully implements its commitment in the interest of both Nagaland and Manipur. The curfew, which has been partially lifted in Naga-dominated areas of Manipur, should be totally removed for free and easy passage of the displaced people,” Naga Hoho president Keviletuo Kiewhuo said in a statement here.
Manipur Police are still at Mao town despite Union Home Secretary GK Pillai’s assurance that Central paramilitary personnel would be deployed in the affected areas.
Around 500 Nagas from Mao and its adjoining villages had fled to Nagaland on May 6 following a police action on demonstrators protesting Manipur’s decision to prevent NSCN(I-M) leader T Muivah from entering the State.