IMPHAL, Sept 21 NNN : The Tangkhu lShanao Long, Delhi (TSLD) said it is saddened to learn about the killing of Jonathan Kashung, who was not just a leader but a father of 4 children, a husband, a son and a brother.
Jonathan Kashung (49), one of the presidential candidates of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), the apex body of the Tangkhul tribe, was abducted by unidentified armed men from Phungreitang area in Ukhrul town on September 13 at around 9:40 am apparently in connection with the TNL presidential election. Since then he was traceless.His decomposed body was found late September 17 evening at Tolloi Junction, around 4 km north-west of Ukhrul district headquarters.
“We wish to state that there is no rationality in claiming lives of people, no matter what charges and allegations are leveled against the person. We express our hurt and anger against such act of violence,” the TSLD said.
It also said that as women who have been striving to work for peace and justice we strongly condemn this senseless act and “we implore upon our people to help stop such in future so that our families and children can grow in a society free from fears”.
The TSLD then shares the grief of the family and express our deep condolence especially to his wife and children.
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