Mokokchung, September 30 (MTNews): The Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) has strongly condemned the rising cases of extortion in and around Mokokchung town and has declared its support to the All Ward Union Mokokchung Town (AWUMT) in curbing extortion.
In a press release issued on Friday, MTLT has condemned the rising cases of extortion by ‘national workers’ saying that it is vitiating the peaceful atmosphere in the society.
MTLT said that the recent case involving the national workers from a “certain Naga Political Group” who were arrested while extorting money from travelers is highly condemnable and cannot be tolerated. The MTLT also appreciated the Mokokchung Police for their prompt action in arresting the anti-social elements and initiating action as per the law of the land.
Further, the MTLT has endorsed the public statement made by the All Ward Union Mokokchung Town wherein the AWUMT “directed the jailed culprits to leave the town within 15 days once they come out of jail.” It also supported the stance of the AWUMT “not to pardon any extortionist and the declaration of taking befitting action against such elements.” MTLT also strongly supported AWUMT’s “directive to every household to always keep three traditional torches ready as practiced in the past.”
In this regard, the MTLT called upon every youth of the town to “take serious cognizance of the AWUMT press statement and be ready for any eventuality that may arise.”
MTLT further declared that it will not tolerate any anti-social elements and has requested all peace loving citizens of the town to remain vigilant so that the peaceful atmosphere of the town is not disturbed in any manner.