4 Injured In Clashes Between Two Villages Over Land Dispute In Nagaland
First Published: 31st March, 2025 19:40 IST
Land Dispute In Nagaland: Four persons were injured in a clash between villagers of two bordering districts.
At least four persons were injured in a clash between villagers of two bordering districts – Kiphire and Meluri of Nagaland over a land dispute.
The incident came to the light after Deputy Chief Minister Yanthunga Patton visited the hospital to inquire about the health of injured people.
As per inputs, the incident took place on March 28.
Deputy CM Patton stated that the situation is now under control and appealed to people of Kiphire and Meluri to maintain peace and harmony.
Taking to X, Patton said, “Deeply disturbed by the recent reports of violence, reportedly among few villages under Kiphire and Meluri districts. Such incidents not only disrupt peace but also harm the bonds that hold our communities together.”
“The situation is under control now, I urge all parties to maintain calm and work towards restoring harmony. Dialogue and understanding must prevail over conflict,” Patton said on X.
The two district Deputy Commissioners have been assigned to investigate and submit a report through Commissioner Nagaland to the state government.
Three persons sustained minor injury but were released from the hospital while only one with head injury has been brought to Kohima and is admitted.
The Dy CM visited the injured in the hospital along with MLA of Pungro-Kiphire Assembly Constituency, S Kiusumew Yimkhiung, MLA of Meluri seat, Z Nyusietho Nyuthe, DGP Rupin Sharma, Home Commissioner Vyasan R, and DC Meluri Mhathung Tsanglao.
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