Crimes ruining economy: Rio
Kohima: Expressing concern over increasing crimes in Dimapur, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said it has started to ruin the only economic and commercial centre of the state.
He said Nagaland would prosper only if Dimapur prospers, so people must create peace and do away with fear.
Rio expressed sadness that Dimapur, ‘miniature India; miniature Nagaland’, is already headed for ruin. The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering during celebration of Tokhu Emung, the principal festival of the Kyong Naga community, at the Dimapur District Sports Complex Stadium. Referring to the recent protests and ‘people’s campaign against crime’, in the district, the Chief Minister said, “the menace of extortion, kidnapping must be stopped so that the ‘hub can begin to look and feel like a commercial hub again.”
He also lauded the efforts of Dimapur civil society for willing to speak out against all anti-social activities. (UNI)
IEDs found
Agartala: Three IED bombs were found on the railway track between Mahur and Faiding stations on Lumding-Silchar section of the North-East Frontier Railway in the wee hours on Tuesday leading to suspension of train services on the section for eight hours during the day.
A senior police officer in Haflong, the headquarters of Assam’s Dima Hasao district said a gang-man while checking the tracks noticed the explosives chained by electric wires on railway bridge No 212 at o4oo hrs.
The place is four km from Mahur station and 40 km from Haflong, he said. Soon after, the gang-man brought this to the notice of the senior railway officials in Lower Haflong station. (UNI)
Stray dog menace
Aizawl: Stray dogs have caused serious problem in south Mizoram’s Lunglei town with at least 30 people being bitten by dogs during October alone, police on Tuesday said. A senior police officer told PTI over phone that more than 30 people have been treated for dog bite during last month and there was a possibility of unreported cases.
More than 100 people have been bitten by dogs in the streets during the past few months, in the town, the officer said.
While the costs of anti-rabies injections have been usually borne by the owners of the canines, there were some cases where the victims have to bear the costs, he added. (PTI)