All Assam Gorkha Students' Union (AAGSU) claims “new settlers” in Merapani

DIMAPUR Oct. 13:  All Assam Gorkha Students' Union (AAGSU) has alleged that that there is a clear indication that Nagaland government is encouraging "new settlers" in the Merapani areas in connivance with "CRPF and the district administration."

In a press statement release Thursday, AAGSU said that the development has a cause of concern not only for Assamese people but also for Nagas residing across the border who fear adverse action from Assamese civil society and the state administration.

The AAGSU claimed that its team had "visited the Panjan area of  Naojan, Noukhuti area of Chungajan, various areas under Uriamghat,  Daldali and Chandanpur area of the Sarupani and Bhelowguri area of Merapani and the upper Merapani area where there are evidences of Naga settlement in Assam's land."

Gorkha students' body further alleged that community halls, churches, schools recognized by the government of Nagaland have been constructed and "Entrance and Welcome gates have been erected with a sizeable population in the Panjan area under Naojan police station." Citing their findings, AAGSU accused the Assam administration of remaining a mute spectator.

AAGSU information and publicity secretary Nanda Kirati Dewan said the student body can provide evidences to chief minister of Assam on "Naga settlement in Assam's land in Panjan, Noukhuti and entire stretch from Merapani to Sarupani.

It is very unfortunate that the head of the state has been downplaying all reports on Naga encroachment put forth by the media, students unions, social democratic organisations and trying to justify government inaction in all cases."

-nagalandpost