The Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has lauded the Nagaland Police for the successful dismantling of the NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) faction, which was responsible for a recent wave of abductions and extortion targeting local businesses. Key operatives of the faction were apprehended following what the association described as a “decisive, timely, and transparent” operation under the leadership of the Director General of Police (DGP).
In a statement, BAN said the operation marked a “landmark moment for justice and security” and signaled that lawlessness would not be tolerated in the state. The association noted that the crackdown restores public confidence and provides relief to the business community, which has long been affected by threats and coercion.
BAN also acknowledged the role of the Western Sumi Frontal Organisations, which issued a firm ultimatum demanding accountability. The association said such actions reflect a growing expectation among Naga citizens for transparency, responsibility, and protection from intimidation and extortion.
“Extortion is not resistance, intimidation is not revolution, and kidnapping is not nationalism,” the association said, emphasizing that such tactics undermine economic growth, drive away investors, and stifle youth potential.
BAN welcomed the unconditional apology issued by the group involved, reiterating that coercion has no place in legitimate political or social agendas.
The association also highlighted the installation of surveillance CCTV under a public-private partnership framework, a move it said was critical for protecting businesses and citizens. BAN called on all civic bodies, Hohos, and civil society organisations to support measures that safeguard the public and ensure accountability.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to reporting grievances of its members to the appropriate authorities, stressing that no individual or organisation has the right to take the law into their own hands.