A meeting between the Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) and Maova Village authorities on Saturday ended without a final resolution to the February 13 incident.
The meeting was held at the CPO office following a seven-day ultimatum issued by the Chakhroma Youth Organisation (CYO) to the Maova Village authority.
Speaking to media persons, CPO vice-president Sebastian Zumvu said discussions were held “as per the ultimatum,” but no conclusive decision was reached.
“We are hopeful that something will work out,” Zumvu said.
He informed that the Maova Village authority had sought an appointment with the CPO over the past two days and that the meeting was scheduled at a mutually agreed time.
On whether details of the deliberations could be shared, Zumvu said he could not officially disclose the discussions but described the atmosphere as having “good vibes and some negative vibes.”
He further stated that the Maova Village authority tendered an apology for the February 13 incident, adding that the episode was “a symptom rather than the root cause of the problem.”
“The disease is different and needs to be treated. Without treating the disease, fighting the symptom won’t work,” he said.
Zumvu also informed that the Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC), Medziphema, was discharged after first aid, while one police personnel remains admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
Meanwhile, in a press statement, the Angami Youth Organization (AYO) said it is “closely monitoring the developments in the Chakhroma area” following the February 13 incident.
The organisation described the episode as a “shocking assault” on Chakhroma leaders and alleged that Maova Kuki villagers had “intended to cause grievous harm.”
Referring to past tensions, the Angami Youth Organization recalled the 1995 Quit Notice issued to Kukis residing in Angami jurisdiction following the killing of two Angami individuals in Manipur.
It stated that the notice had later been kept “in abeyance” after a declaration was made by Kuki leaders on July 31, 1995 at Medziphema.
Quoting from that declaration, they said, “we solemnly pledge to respect and uphold the decision of the land owners (Chakhroma Public Organization) and shall not go against the wishes of the Chakhroma Angamis, be it political or social, and in the event of any dispute or conflict within any aforesaid Kuki villages or in matter of land holding, the Angami Naga Customary Law shall prevail. Moreover, in due course of time, if situation demands, the land owners are at liberty to change the name of our village (s).”
The AYO further stated that the Quit Notice of 1995 “had merely been kept in abeyance and can be restored or revived any time.”
It urged the Maova Village Council to comply with the Chakhroma Youth Organisation’s February 16 ultimatum “so as to avoid any adverse consequences.”