The National People’s Party (NPP), Nagaland State, has strongly condemned the attack on a Naga taxi driver who was assaulted with a dao on the Jorhat Bypass Highway in Assam on January 8, 2026.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the party described the incident as a “brutal and inhuman attack” and termed it a “barbaric, cowardly, and premeditated act against an innocent civilian,” stating that such violence is wholly unacceptable in a civilized and democratic society.
The NPP Nagaland noted that the accused persons have been identified and are currently in police custody. While acknowledging the prompt action taken by law enforcement agencies, the party urged the Government of Assam to ensure a fair, speedy, and exemplary course of justice through proper and transparent legal prosecution.
“Any delay or leniency in such grave matters would only embolden further acts of violence and undermine public confidence in the rule of law,” the party stated.
Expressing serious concern over what it described as recurring insecurity, harassment, and hostile experiences faced by Naga citizens while travelling through Assam, the NPP said such incidents underscore the vulnerability of innocent travelers and the urgent need for effective and long-term measures to ensure their safety, dignity, and freedom of movement.
In this context, the party strongly appealed to the Government of Nagaland to expedite the ongoing Foothills Road Project on a war footing, treating it as a matter of critical public safety and strategic importance. According to the NPP, completion of the project would provide a safer alternative route within Nagaland, reduce dependence on external corridors, and significantly enhance security, connectivity, and economic activity in the state.
The NPP Nagaland also extended its solidarity to the victim and his family during what it described as a painful time. The party reaffirmed its commitment to stand with them until justice is delivered and accountability is ensured.