AKM condemns | MTLT condoles
Mokokchung, 19 October (MTNews): The hospital authorities of Dr. Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital, Mokokchung and the Chest Diseases & TB Hospital, Mokokchung as well as the Mokokchung Town Lanur Teongjem (MTNT) have expressed deep concern and condemnation regarding the recent incident where damage to hospital property was caused by a mob on the evening of 18 October 2023.
The Medical Superintendents of IMDH and the Chest Diseases & TB Hospital in a joint statement said that such acts of violence and vandalism not only endanger the wellbeing of patients and staff but also inflict lasting damage on vital healthcare infrastructure that serves the community in times of need.
“Hospitals are sanctuaries of healing, places where compassion and care should prevail over chaos and destruction,” they said, adding, “The reprehensible behaviour exhibited by the mob not only undermines the values of respect, empathy and cooperation that are at the core of any civilized society but also jeopardize the healthcare ecosystem.”
“We hope and pray that all individuals and organizations will condemn such acts and care for public property as their own personal property so that such acts can be prevented in the future,” they added.
Meanwhile, the Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) has also condemned the “unruly mob that vandalized the IMDH hospital properties” on 18 October evening.
“Such vandalism of a place of healing is totally unwarranted and unacceptable under any circumstance,” the MTLT maintained. It also stated that such unruly action has created a fear psychosis in the minds of the health workers in the hospital and that it might have had a negative impact on the fragile health of the patients admitted there.
“Therefore, all right thinking citizens or organizations, wherever it might be, should detest from attacking public places, especially healthcare institutions, as it would ultimately hurt the general wellbeing of the public,” the MTLT said. The MTLT went on to say that it “deeply regrets the turn of events over the past couple of days” and hoped that good sense shall prevail as the people await the law enforcing agencies to deliver justice.
AKM condemns
The Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM) has condemned the “inhuman and barbarous incident that took place on 17th October, 2023 when Mr. Longshang, a Konyak brother (54 yrs), son of Changting from Longching Village, Mon District, was fatally shot by Mr. Moasangba Jamir.”
AKM said that such acts pose a threat to the society in a time when individuals at all levels are relentlessly pursuing the agenda of peace and harmony.
“AKM is deeply saddened by this gruesome act and condemns the violence in the strongest possible terms,” it said. AKM also extended condolences to the bereaved family and urged the law enforcing agencies to ensure a thorough and unbiased investigation.
“We stand in unwavering solidarity with the bereaved family and fervently pray that they may find solace during these difficult times,” AKM added.
MTLT condoles
The Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) expressed its deep anguish over the tragic shooting incident where one Mr Longshang Konyak lost his precious life on 17 October 2023.
The MTLT conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and at the same time expressed appreciation to the Mokokchung Police for taking prompt action and expediting the case. “The Telongjem demands the law enforcing agencies to thoroughly investigate the case and deliver justice at the earliest,” it added.
Further, the MTLT stated that it “deeply regrets the turn of events over the past couple of days” and hoped that “good sense shall prevail as the people await the law enforcing agencies to deliver justice.”