Christians appeal for peace in Assam-Nagaland border

The church leaders further appealed all concerned parties to respect human lives.

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Guwahati:  The North East India Christian Council (NEICC) has appealed to all to shun violence and work for peace in Assam-Nagaland border, where 12 people were killed in violence two weeks ago.

A joint peace meeting of Christian churches in the region under the aegis of the NEICC at Shillong expressed their "deep pain and anguish at the human suffering" as an outcome of the conflict on the inter-state boundary.

The meeting held yesterday jointly appealed to all sections of both sides to shun violence, stop inhuman killings, and maintain peace, a statement from the NEICC said.

The church leaders further appealed all concerned parties to respect human lives and to follow the universal policy of "Live and Let Live", it said.

They also appealed all concerned to find a solution for the rehabilitation of displaced communities and called for a return to the status quo of affairs with humane consideration till more permanent solutions are reach amicably.
On August 12, nine persons were killed in firing and arson at Uriamghat area of Assam's Golaghat district by unidentified people from across Nagaland and over 200 houses torched forcing 10,000 people to flee their homes.

Source: New Indian Express