“Any violation will face legal consequences”
To address urgent social and administrative concerns, the Konyak civil society bodies — the Konyak Union (KU), Konyak Nyupu Sheko Khong (KNSK), and Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) — convened a coordination meeting at KU Hall in Mon on July 9, 2025, and adopted four key resolutions aimed at protecting vulnerable community members and promoting accountability in governance.
Raising alarm over growing cases of child exploitation and human trafficking, the Konyak civil society bodies issued a firm directive cautioning all members of the Konyak community against sending domestic workers — particularly children and youth — to other districts or outside the state.
The statement warned that informal and unsupervised domestic employment arrangements pose serious risks, and declared that “any agents facilitating such placements, as well as individuals found violating this directive, will face legal consequences.”
Appealing to all stakeholders including village councils, women’s groups, student bodies, and churches, the civil society emphasized that “safeguarding the rights and welfare of children is a shared responsibility.” They further urged state authorities to intensify awareness campaigns, especially in rural and vulnerable communities.
The Konyak civil society also registered strong objections to the ongoing practice of transferring government employees without relievers and attaching staff to higher offices — a practice it said severely disrupts public service delivery in Mon.
“These actions are undermining essential services in already understaffed departments,” the resolution stated.
To address the issue, the organizations announced that they will initiate surprise inspections across government offices in Mon district. Employees found absent from duty without valid justification will be reported for disciplinary action under relevant service rules.
“This move is not intended to target individuals, but to ensure that public servants discharge their duties with integrity and dedication. Civil society will continue to monitor the situation and work in close coordination with the administration for effective governance,” they clarified.
The Konyak civil society also reaffirmed its intent to closely monitor all ongoing and future developmental activities in Mon district. All executing agencies and departments were urged to strictly adhere to sanctioned Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and complete works within stipulated timeframes.
“Any deviation from sanctioned plans or undue delay in execution shall not be tolerated. The civil society will take appropriate action to uphold transparency, accountability, and quality assurance in developmental projects. This resolution reflects the community’s steadfast commitment to promoting meaningful development and protecting public interest,” it added.
The meeting also unanimously reaffirmed the Konyak community’s commitment to the “War Against Drugs” resolution first adopted on September 4, 2019.
Expressing deep concern over the destructive impact of drug abuse and trafficking, the civil society bodies announced intensified campaigns and rehabilitation efforts in collaboration with churches, women’s groups, and student bodies.
“Individuals involved in drug consumption or peddling are warned to desist immediately or face severe consequences, including imprisonment,” the Konyak Union warned.
They also appealed to law enforcement authorities to intensify monitoring at entry points and check gates to stop the inflow of narcotics into Mon.
Throughout the resolutions, the Konyak civil society emphasized a common theme — collective vigilance and active community engagement. They reiterated their full support and solidarity with district Administration and law enforcement authorities in their pursuit of public safety and justice. It called upon all stakeholders to work together to eradicate social evils and foster a peaceful, healthy, and progressive society.