Kohima: Three major organizations have united to condemn a violent incident involving the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) finance secretary at a Dimapur restaurant. The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Naga Council Dimapur, and the Western Sumi Youth Front slammed the student leader for taking the law into his own hands. They argue that police, not student groups, must handle business grievances.
The incident involved alleged vandalism and demands for money at a lounge owned by the Dimapur Restaurant Union president. The Western Sumi Youth Front described the act as a "complete betrayal of the values of student leadership." They demand that authorities punish the perpetrators for the assault and property damage.
Business leaders are now using the fracas to attack the state's failed prohibition policy. The Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act bans alcohol, yet groups report that over 30 lounges operate openly in the city. The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry stated, "It is time to either enforce the Act in letter and spirit or initiate appropriate legal reforms."
The Naga Council Dimapur warned that extortion masked as donations has plagued the city for too long. They claim these groups act like common criminals. Officials are now calling on the state government to end the ambiguity surrounding prohibition enforcement. They want the law applied fairly to stop the cycle of violence and lawlessness.
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