Dimapur, Aug 26: Thousands of people took to the streets of Dimapur on Monday in a peaceful rally demanding justice for 31-year-old Kesutlunhle Newme, who was brutally murdered earlier this year.

Newme, a daily wage earner and wife of Chubatemsu Jamir of Mhaikam village under Peren district, had gone to fetch vegetables when she went missing. Her body was later recovered near a pond at Pimla village in Chumoukedima district on April 7.

Protesters marched from the Naga Shopping Arcade, carrying placards and calling for accountability. The rally was jointly organised by the Zeliangrong Youth Organisation Nagaland (ZYON), Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN), Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation (ZMON), and Western Naga Youth Front, with support from several Dimapur-based civil society groups.

Following the demonstration, the organisers submitted an ultimatum to the Dimapur Police Commissioner, demanding that the names of those involved in the crime be revealed within 15 days.

In a joint memorandum, ZYON, ZMON, and ZSUN expressed deep disappointment that, despite repeated appeals, the case has seen little progress. Leaders addressing the rally reiterated that the demand for justice transcends community lines, declaring: “This is not just a Zeliangrong issue, but a concern for all Nagas.

Also Read: AVFCCL project at Namrup gains momentum; new logo showcases Assamese ethos

Also Watch

Find latest news from every corner of Northeast India at hubnetwork.in, your online source for breaking news, video coverage.

Also, Follow us on-

Twitter-twitter.com/nemediahub

Youtube channel- www.youtube.com/@NortheastMediaHub2020

Instagram- www.instagram.com/ne_media_hub

Download our app from playstore – Northeast Media Hub