Kohima: The Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation issued a four-point directive on October 21 to safeguard ancestral land and indigenous rights. This follows ongoing eviction drives along the Assam-Nagaland border. The group demands unity from all village authorities, landowners, and constituent units.
Citizens must stop harboring illegal migrants. Do not provide shelter to those evading eviction. The LLRPO mandates that anyone witnessing unlawful settlement must report it immediately. Both illegal settlers and the landowners helping them face lawful action.
The organisation demands rigorous enforcement of the Inner Line Permit. Police and administration should conduct regular verification and surprise checks. "While emphasizing that the ILP must serve as an effective tool to prevent unlawful permanent settlement, the organisation noted it should not be used to harass genuine tourists, legitimate investors, or law-abiding visitors." Officials must also properly verify temporary workers and traders to prevent misuse of entry status.
The LLRPO will coordinate with the administration to monitor land use. Any member caught obstructing enforcement or facilitating illegal occupation faces strict consequences. This includes potential disaffiliation and legal action. Customary disciplinary measures remain the responsibility of authorized bodies only.
Stakeholders must protect land records. The group wants to secure local resources for Naga youth. Officials advocate for a strategy to turn young people into business owners rather than employees of outsiders. Success requires discipline and determination to build a self-reliant state.
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