The Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) and Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) have taken serious note of an alleged abduction and assault incident involving a resident under Western Sumi jurisdiction and have issued stern directives to the NSCN-GPRN (Khango-Vusshe) group, while reconsidering part of an earlier ultimatum in the interest of the peace process.
In a resolution dated January 26, the apex bodies referred to an incident on January 19, 2026, wherein “Shri Kiyeto Zhimomi, Akukatou, Vikuho Village, under Western Sumi jurisdiction, was abducted, assaulted, and subjected to physical violence by the NSCN-GPRN Khango-Vusshe group,” which is “presently under Ceasefire with the Government of India,” allegedly on accusations of “non-remittance of collected transport-related funds.”
Terming the incident a “grave violation of social order, customary respect, and the spirit of the Ceasefire Agreement,” the Western Sumi bodies stated that a four-point ultimatum was subsequently served on the concerned faction. The resolution noted that “three of the four points have since been complied with.”
Regarding the fourth ultimatum—pertaining to the shifting of the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) of the NSCN-GPRN (Khango-Vusshe) group from public-inhabited areas—the bodies acknowledged that the faction had made a request in this regard.
After deliberation, the Western Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho and all frontal organisations clarified that “the location, functioning, and regulation of Ceasefire Monitoring Cells involve third-party stakeholders, including the Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB), the State Government, and other competent authorities.” In view of this, the resolution stated that “the ultimatum is being reconsidered in good faith considering the Peace process but without diluting the seriousness of the offence committed.”
However, the reconsideration was accompanied by what the bodies described as “stern and unequivocal” directives. The resolution stated that “the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell shall function strictly within the mandate and purpose defined under the Ceasefire ground rules,” and that “the Chairman, CFMG/CFMB shall streamline the activities of the group as per the Ceasefire Ground rules.”
It further warned that “the office shall not be misused as a platform for intimidation, ransom demands, or parallel governance.”
The Western Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho and its frontal organisations made it “categorically clear” that “any future violation, repetition of such acts, or misuse of the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell will invite zero tolerance, and no compromise or reconsideration shall be entertained thereafter.”
Issuing what it termed a “final and unambiguous warning,” the resolution stated that any act of intimidation, abduction, harassment, assault or threat against “any member or office-bearer of the Western Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho or any of its frontal organisations and any bonafide Sumi or the general Naga society” would not be tolerated “under any circumstances.”
The bodies further stated that they would be “compelled to initiate actions deemed necessary and appropriate, collectively and decisively, to safeguard the dignity, safety, and authority of its people and institutions, without any conditions attached,” should such incidents recur.
The resolution was jointly issued by Vikato K Achumi, President, Western Sumi Hoho; Khehovi Chophy, President, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho; and Atokiho Sumi, President, Western Sumi Youth Front.
