Hmar Militants Deny Involvement in Killing of Former DHD (J) Leader

Aizawl, Oct 17 : The Hmar People's Convention (HPC-Democratic) denies its involvement in the killing of James Dimasa near Haflong in NC Hills district of Assam on October 13 and the burning down of Dimasa houses at Longen village near Haflong on October 14.

James Dimasa, once a dreaded militant laid down arms ceremonially on October 2, 2009 when the DHD (J) surrendered to the government. James later withdrew from the outfit and raised his own splinter group. On Thursday, when he was returning from his resident, his Safari car was attacked by two unidentified gunmen at a place just three km from Haflong town. They pumped bullets into James’ body who died on the spot. His body guard and a friend who were also in the vehicle, were however unhurt.

On Sunday, the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) strongly condemns such acts of killing and burning down of homes of innocent villagers.

"In the interests of peace, harmony and co-existence between indigenous communities in the  district, the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) appeals all to refrain from indulging in  violence that could deteriorate conditions and incite communal hatred among different tribal  communities in the hill district", the release signed by its Secretary, Information Publicity John F Hmar added.