The Zeliangrong Youth Organization, Nagaland (ZYON), has raised serious concerns over the ongoing illegal taxation and extortion activities carried out by underground factions in Peren District, which have caused severe hardship to both citizens and business owners.
In an official statement, ZYON emphasized, “The Zeliangrong Youth Organization, Nagaland (ZYON), is deeply concerned about the ongoing illegal taxation and extortion activities by underground factions in Peren District. These actions have caused immense hardship and harassment to innocent citizens and business owners, undermining the peace and well-being of our community.”
ZYON unequivocally condemned these unlawful activities, demanding an immediate end to all illegal taxation imposed by these groups. “Such activities have placed unbearable burdens on our citizens, and we call on the perpetrators to stop exploiting the very people they claim to represent,” the statement read.
The organization further reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of “One Government/One Tax,” declaring it would not tolerate any form of extortion or illegal taxation within the district.
ZYON urged citizens to report any instances of such illegal activities to the relevant authorities without delay, assuring that the organization would take decisive action. “ZYON is committed to taking prompt and decisive action, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, to ensure that those responsible are held accountable and brought to justice,” ZYON stated.
Further highlighting its stance, ZYON reiterated the NZPO resolution of April 23, 2021, which was endorsed by all village representatives in the district. The resolution called for halting all tax payments to underground factions until they issue a written apology for their involvement in the Lamhainamdi killings of March 22, 2021. “In alignment with the NZPO resolution of 23rd April 2021, endorsed by representatives of all villages in the district, ZYON reaffirms its stance to halt all tax payments to underground factions until they issue a written apology for their involvement in the Lamhainamdi killings of 22nd March 2021,” ZYON said.
ZYON also called on all Naga Political Groups to immediately cease their illegal activities and respect the rights and dignity of the people. ZYON urged the citizens of Peren District to support their efforts in combating illegal taxation and ensuring a peaceful, just environment for all.