Nagaland DGP asked to submit report

New Delhi, July 15: The director-general of Nagaland Police has been asked to submit a report on the allegation levelled by the NSCN (I-M) faction that Jamir government has been funnelling funds to Naga Federal Group (NFG), a separatist outfit, even as the Naga ceasefire between the government of India and NSCN (I-M) is all set to be extended for another year. Although, a certain degree of uncertainty and crept into the fate of the ceasefire that expires of July 31, following toughening of stand by both the NSCN (I-M) leadership and ministry of home affairs (MHA), after monitoring the outcome of the last round of Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) discussion held last week it is fairly certain that it would be extended yet again. Meanwhile the DGP of Nagaland police has been directed to submit a report on involvement of the state government with the NFG at the next meeting of CFMG. A decision to order an inquiry by the DGP was taken at the June meeting of the CFMG, when the NSCN (I-M) representatives alleged that Jamir government had paid Rs 10 lakh to the NFG for purchase of arms, with a promise to pay another Rs 40 lakh. The NFG is a relatively new outfit, by nurturing which they believe the Nagaland Chief Minister, SC Jamir plans to oppose the domain of the NSCN (I-M) faction. Interestingly although, the NSCN representatives could not furnish details of the alleged payments, the government side decided to go ahead and investigate the allegation on the basis of the clues provided by the Naga representatives. The Nagaland Chief Minister, significantly during his last meeting with the Prime Minister as well as the Union Home Minister raised the issue of Naga peace talks suggesting that government of India should involve other groups operating in the state in the talks process. His indications were towards the Khaplang faction, the NFG and other groups operating in Nagaland.