Nagaland: Hundreds rally against alleged murder of leader by Naga wrestlers

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Hundreds of men and women from the Western Angami area in Nagaland rallied in Kohima to protest the alleged killing of a local leader, Kezhalelie Lawrence Miasalhou, by two Naga wrestlers.
The Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) organised the rally, which began at Paramedical junction and included a short program at Old MLA junction before proceeding to the Deputy Commissioner’s office to submit a memorandum.
The incident, reported to Kohima Police on May 18, involved a quinquagenarian hospitalised at a private hospital following a physical assault after a vehicular traffic scuffle. Miasalhou succumbed to his injuries the next morning.
Police have registered a criminal case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and arrested two individuals, Neizosetuo Kire (24) and Khrietsonyü Whuorie (25), both known Naga wrestlers from Kohima Village.
Protesters, donning Angami traditional attire, held banners and placards that read “We condemn murder”, “respect elders”, “Justice delayed is justice denied”, “wrestlers or killers”, “all roads are not yours”, “Am I next?”, and more.
During an interaction with the media after the memorandum was submitted to the DC, Khrielievi Chüsi, General Secretary of the Mezomia Mechü Kehou (MMK) informed that the deceased was a political assistant to the deputy commissioner of Kohima, and also the president of the MKK, a citizens' forum of Mezoma village under Kohima district.
The memorandum submitted by WAYO demanded the arrest of the two accused under all relevant sections of the law and be given exemplary punishment. The memo also stated that no bail should be given to them under any circumstances, warning that if any person or group tries to bail them out, they will be held responsible for any untoward consequences.
Chüsi informed that the DC assured cooperation and legal action against the culprits.
Earlier, during the gathering, WAYO President, Neitolie Khrietuo Peseyie, said that the protest was held to show their resentment against the “murder” of a tall leader by two Naga wrestlers. He said that the incident had tainted the reputation of Naga wrestling, a sport cherished by the Angami Nagas.
Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO) President, Kepelhoutuo Chüsi, said that the community is not against any family, clan, or village. However, the peaceful rally was held to voice their sorrow that such an inhuman act should not be repeated.
In a civilised society, he said that issues should be settled through dialogue and not by physically assaulting one another. He said that the Angami community which hosts other Naga communities in the state capital, must be hospitable.
Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) president Metekhrielie Mejura, Chakhroma Youth Organisation (CYO) president Seyieneilhou Keyho, Northern Angami Youth Organisation
(NAYO) Vice President Kevizelie Pienyü, Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) president Kesosul Christopher Ltu, and MMK general secretary Khrielievi Chüsi addressed the gathering.
The speakers sought justice and demanded that law enforcement agencies punish the accused as per relevant sections of the law.
Meanwhile, a criminal case under sections 323/325/352/302 of the Indian Penal Code was registered by the police following which the two accused were arrested on Sunday.
The Kohima Village Council (KVC) and the Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) also condemned the attack on the deceased, and his son by the two accused.
The village bodies demanded legal action against the perpetrators, urging that the law be applied rigorously to ensure justice.
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[@Benhmt10]

The actual incident happened infront of the victim son. Thats so heart breaking. Please do not bail out the two culprits. #Justice# we want justice

[@konznaga7068]

In front of his son! So ba that's not good. 😢

[@Michael-Angh]

Many people watching him die but after they protest now in number. Wtf

[@TheRealCAFEA]

The only Channel that had guts to mention them as wrestlers, esle no Nagaland channel wanted to degrade Naga Wrestling…

[@tzuyu3473]

I don't know why it is even called Naga Wrestling to begin with 80% of Nagas don't play this so called Naga Wrestling and not interested in it either lmao

[@KethzeroBoom-mi3jv]

Time to repair ur brain.. 😅😅

[@dis_f]

​@@tzuyu3473it is not a matter of % of people playing and actively participating in it But rather the historical and cultural significance behind it. Just because the current and upcoming generation are less interested doesn't mean it is insignificant. Moreover calling it naga wrestling is a way to cement its deep roots in naga history and heritage, a unique sport originating from the nagas. But hey forget all that today's world is much more interested in k-pop and basketba and football so why do we need to preserve our cultural heritage right? Our youths are not even interested anymore.

[@tzuyu3473]

@@dis_f How is it deeply rooted in Nagaland culture when only Tenimyi people practices this. Had this sport been practiced by other tribes no recognition will be given. But here we are giving great importance to some regional sport. No hate towards the sport but it's overrated and the term is too much

[@Lon727]

​@@RobinsonCursoeZeliang,mao

[@yimtsungerjamir3453]

They are from kohima Village, in kohima town they will show their dominance, this is not the first incident, (killing might be first time) should be taken seriously

[@Vidilhounuo]

😢

[@yimtsungerjamir3453]

@@Vidilhounuo Other tribe do struggle a lot in kohima 😔

[@I_Realism_]

Yeah… toxic attitudes towards other tribes…..won’t tolerate such people now on

[@chapterfour5807]

​@@yimtsungerjamir3453yes plain people like you

[@mrguyevans7580]

Hosa kotha ...muahhhh

[@Jediclown]

I wish other tribes, not only the western angamis partake the protest.... we are all one as a Naga!.... May justice be served!

[@Cursedfirstborn]

Just because you're into wrestling, doesn't mean you can just go around using your strength on whoever you want. And seriously, taking the life of an elderly man? That's just totally wrong and a complete misuse of your physical abilities. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - there's no excuse that can make murder acceptable. Remember next time, if you feel like being aggressive, find a better outlet instead of resorting to violence.

[@Cursedfirstborn]

@@keke18kets I'm curious. What did he do? Enlighten me!

[@Nagabybirth]

​@@keke18kets Do enlighten us if you know

[@Angnuok]

⁠@@Cursedfirstborntime will tell stay updated for the other side of the story hold ur horses

[@Zapinfot4]

​@@keke18kets.. Even if the elderly raised his hands first the wrestlers being in their youths should have tried to console him and make him realise his mistake instead of showing their strength. Being a wrestler if they don't even know how to be discipline then how they are going to motivate the younger generation.

[@KethzeroBoom-mi3jv]

It's not just dat he is a wrestler... It kud b somebody else also,but what ever dey did is crime & they will b punish as per da law...

[@khriezzzz6170]

Short but precise unlike our local media, in the middle of the speech they will just end it, no begining no ending 👍.

[@KOKONAGAMI]

Two wrestlers from Kojima village killed an elderly man😂 I've seen it all,these so called boro bostis heroes have this superiority complex and it's known case even in among us angamis, come to dimapur it's a land of milk and honey

[@USA6160]

Milk and honey for illegal immigrants

[@Whatyougonnnadohuh]

​@@USA6160 you just mad cause you know they will whoop your ass

[@dvsnow210]

Too bad so called boro bosta with their URA Umeda mentality considers other angamis as 2nd class angamis because of superiority complex.. Sed

[@chings07]

Dimapur Land of meyas

[@tothecosmos-vb7cn]

Unnzzz so tough naki Dimapur people khan 😄😄

[@Liberty7ger]

Sometimes i do feel like the other angami people of other villages or areas too live under fear of the tyranny of bora bosti youths.Thier egos are huge like thier village bora bosti.

[@kenke1036]

Not fear. They act boss only inside their village, as if to rule the kohima town. But they can't do anything across the the boarder cause they know what they do to others and how they treat others so outside kohima town people put their eyes on them.

[@litunaawomi1617]

Yeah I agree

[@mrguyevans7580]

That's very true ...even we Angamis from other villages fear of the bara bosti

[@kc_0291]

​@@kenke1036everyone will boast in their own village/area. A person cannot go to someone else's village or area and act boastful there.

[@kenke1036]

@@kc_0291 that's no village, that's the capital of Nagaland if you don't know.

[@Miloisthedogname12]

One of the culprits tried to use a wrestling move on the victim son as per the CCTV. what a way to disrespect and shame the sports.

[@asherdayne6157]

and he couldn't even pull the move off. what a coward. bringing shame to the whole sport and naga society

[@EnZo-rw5wk]

That was a wrestling move? Even a toddler can pull that off

[@XyzPert-zk8bv]

they are just a wanna be wrestler ...don't even call them a wrestler ...sorom ase

[@hboswu3113]

We must respect old man

[@nimusanno-lx5nb]

Respect every human being, not just Nagas

[@SunepNaga]

This news really came as a surprise for me, being from dimapur where driving is no easy task as 90% of the drivers drive with the ‘Motto: Moi eh first javo-laki’. Added to the taunting heat and humidity, followed by the free gift of the yellow-three-wheeler which comes from north-south-east-west-left-right-middle-anywhere-wherever-possible. So, kinda understandable if it had happened in dimapur because all of the said factors can cause the rush of blood to explode.( though by no means i encourage the murder or the violence that took place, but i guess you get what i am saying right #heat of the moment, men being men). So, from personal experience the news really came as a big surprise because whenever i go for some certain works to kohima or visit family members. I often come across very patient car drivers, who would literally wait patiently as i turn my car around and what not. I often use to acknowledge to my friends and family about the people of kohima and their sense of car driving ethics. So my point is, to have this incident occur from a traffic tussle is indeed really shocking. (P.s: #IMPO) #RIP for the departed soul. And as per the law that is laid out #Justice should be served. P.s: People this indeed is a sensitive case so don’t drag in the tribal tagline, every house has rotten apples. #Let’s condemn the ones who got their hands dirty, not the whole house.

[@cmrdecc6516]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Although 'murder' tag seems misleading seeing as it was an unfortunate yet unintentional killing.

[@colindoungel8025]

Hornbill tv, nagaland tv, this is called journalism learn something.

[@chicarteldrug0unor0708]

Dear commentators please don't write or say, two naga wrestler. Its two angami wrestler, who boost only in their comfort zone, killed an elderly disabled person.

[@mrguyevans7580]

Be specific with your comments...not all the angami ,they r from kohima village,don't involve other angamis....just because of one or two person don't involve the whole community

[@icecold5178]

Two wrestlers from bora basti

[@dailyasianlife5448]

​@@mrguyevans7580u are angami?

[@user-dn8vg5bv1l]

I think i agree not Nagaland but from their own village.

[@chicarteldrug0unor0708]

@@mrguyevans7580 brother I didn't mention all angami. Its clearly written two naga wrestler. You yourself comment before replying.

[@defyboom1153]

Assualting a senior citizen is beyond believe, how were these two wrestlers so indiscipline and rowdy🤦, life imprisonment sentence should be given

[@awasen8596]

Bara basti fame is degraded by two young men... Your village also should take action against them

[@inokyzhimo9266]

Like there was any before 😂

[@patzxlg4263]

Lol their image has been bad from centuries back .. they only boast in kohima

[@icecold5178]

They already bad image, every Naga knows.

[@notyourgin]

Bara basti is known for all the very bad reasons and all the gundas are born there. Wtf you talking about.

[@kc_0291]

​​@@patzxlg4263It doesn't really matter. We're used to being blamed for actions caused by few individuals, aadat hoishe so it doesn't really bother or affect us. 🤷‍♂️

[@mobogaming7779]

That’s the true colour of angami in Kohima …

[@kzz8510]

Board warrior 🤡

[@ShesoLohe]

History will go down to our younger generation

[@versatile2996]

Thank you East mojo for detail coverage update and bring out the details. Were know the fact but reporter couldn't bring up detail about it. Here our local media couldn't even mention culprit details but just putting victim on their timeline and title only. That's how our news reports running in Nagaland. Indeed not forgetting those youtubers reporters updating without proper research but just rushing to bring their content on top to gain more viewers running according to trending news. Hopefully they learn something from you. Justice must prevail according to act by law. Once again thank you east mojo

[@awasen8596]

No matter how much people degrade dimapur.. It is the safest place where no tribe or village can boast off...if you are wrong, you are... There's no majority and minority in dimapur

[@AnimeCharacterREACTOR_7]

Dimapur is the best..

[@renchanbemo4530]

Yes dimapur is the best

[@icecold5178]

True

[@notyourgin]

Cant forget roko angami’s air in chumukedima though

[@litchlawless6783]

U forgot mia?

[@ashikobeshi3452]

Two Naga wrestler not Naga wrestlers. Don’t generalise.

[@dr_teaconnoisseur40]

When there’s an actual event called Naga wrestling, there’s no issue. But when there’s a crime involved and mentioned here, you guys have issue over generalising. GG bro.

[@jamiainaga5853]

Ashiko egotist

[@Boosss275]

basic grammar bro🙏🏻 They aren’t generalising, they just using correct grammar. Don’t comment if you don’t completely understand 🙏🏻

[@funnymonkey1043]

It's should be called as Two Gangster Angamis Wrestler's not as Naga Wrestler's....

[@shejongyannashejongyanna8110]

Wait,who play Naga wrestling?? general nagas or some tribes??

[@LoveGrace-mq2si]

May his soul rest in peace. Can’t imagine the lost the family has felt But it saddens me to see people making it about tribe again, I believe good and bad exist in each tribe (I’m not denying the prideful nature the Kohima bosti people carry but we should also keep in mind that not everyone of them acts that way) Let’s not make it about tribe(it’s an individual trait ) or make jokes out of this incident (like the Roko hawa) there’s time for everything, and this incident is definitely not to make a joke out of it I hope and pray that this incident will be a lesson to everyone and this type of incident will not happen again in the future

[@Corgi_Manu]

Bara basti Angami over phutani. Now we see the results!

[@Zapinfot4]

Its called karma because they think they are the only tribe who can chase away anyone from their community. Let's see the divine wisdom of the elders how justice is given this time.

[@Vidilhounuo]

I m from bara bosti n I m good people ok. Not everyone is biya manu

[@longlee6765]

I heard a lot about Bara basti from my angami friends😕

[@KanyaSouth]

​@@Vidilhounuo I see you everywhere ho

[@Zapinfot4]

@@KanyaSouth she's a representer of bara basti. She will show her true color when it's not a case of thier village. But for now she's a good people it seems🤣🤣🤣

[@marrowemperor9456]

For all those commenting who raise hand first.. This and that!!! Watch the cctv for yourself.. Hitting the elderly man like it was UFC knockout round... As if jst becoz of you are young and fit and a bara bosti .... Trying to act all tough n stuff.. Karma doesn't come with a menu. We are served what we deserve. Esch of us have to be careful wherever we are and whatever we do...

[@bartholomewkuma4284]

Why are no news channel uploading the cctv footage ho

[@heluikiebenkie8409]

See aloto Naga ​@@bartholomewkuma4284

[@sasakuotsu123]

It's already out in dimapur today

[@user-po7sl8he6j]

All rights thinking citizens condemn heinous crime

[@Nobodyd861]

When people from other communities faces this kind of bullying from this so called kohima village, most of them actually keeps quite about it fearing bigger problems. Now see what it actually did was to his own people. Learn from it.

[@romeokyong]

At the time of incidents where are the police or on that day no body was on duty

[@nelhivero7357]

Better to live in Jail then to die outside jail..

[@peterbishopswife6503]

This news need more coverage from the local news channels

[@wolverine4468]

This is called news in detail..

[@Zapinfot4]

Wat happened to all our local you tubers.. this news is such a good content why not making videos about it by giving useless advice. Where is everyone or are u all scared of Bara basti people.

[@Tthonger5364]

Difference between journalism as a profession and simple graduate 😂

[@LHYikh]

They’re scared to loose subscribers 😂

[@lyngyps3364]

​@@LHYikhhosa kotha ase😂😂😂

[@anyanglungnyei1453]

Life imprisonment is the only justice

[@blackandwhiteguy4264]

This is so sick

[@imtiyangerjamir8383]

If our govt take stringent action against the two murderers, it will assure the general public to trust our govt more.

[@amanaga1986]

Wherever there is a land ownership in Nagaland there is always a boastful attitude. Mind it.

[@gypsy_naga3204]

I jus want to hear the news saying they both got life sentence. Simple

[@alexlama-vs9ro]

RIP!! Let there be a proper investigation first, it's heartbreaking news but let us wait for the police to come up with a solid investigation and proper findings.

[@humanityexist1257]

CCtv footage is out already. Go check out

[@josephlohe5442]

Nothing will happen. For now it's gorom, but it will cool down eventually and then disappear. Not a new thing in Nagaland....

[@Chotabhem23]

Yes

[@cmrdecc6516]

Don't have 'that' kind of mindset. *Hope* is a good thing. Believe in yourself and our own people.

[@khumlotv.1652]

Just fucking mention the wrestler's names. Let them face some serious shame.

[@francisyanthan103]

Bara Basti manu,,shame on you'll..

[@Vidilhounuo]

😢😢

[@GrillgirlGirl]

It's very disappointing this is the first incident it happened many times

[@wallssHyFy]

Kohima and angami people should cool down as well...the most hyper in nagaland is angami after Rio coming to CM

[@Bae_ni]

Disgusting act… just curious if they raise their hands on their old father and uncles at home just like how they did to this uncle 💁‍♀️ … such a shame

[@vyashu5949]

Two wrestler from Kohima village not from Naga wrestler

[@m.zayioyanthan8851]

Naga wrestler or village level wrestler ??

[@Mukho503]

Justice , justice

[@ayongyanna164]

I thought wrestling is physical sports not to kill someone on the as they like

[@AoiTsukasa1992]

No update 🤔🤔

[@naga6598]

Y two wrestler say it two backwards

[@hypernoopers6769]

Godi media will not cover this kind of matters.😢😢😢😢😢

[@omegayimchunger1557]

No one can’t stop all this injustice act in our own land it will continue forever.

[@Kim-07D]

What? Two Angami people killed him? Thats so bad😟

[@James-g8n]

They thought it was Sumi haha

[@ruvethira6540]

😂

[@MadanLal-mc4jn]

Fit of anger, lack of love of Christ. 😢

[@goldrickjmr1911]

The sons regret, the scar of this incident, etc will always remain as a demon in his heart. I truely feel sympathatic to the departed souls son. Praying that he overcome this obstical. Hope the culprit be punished severely for their action. Hope this incident be an example to all those goons that nothing goes unpunished. If ever the party brings in backer the backer should also be jailed for supporting the culprits. Hope the victims family gets justice and may the departed rest in peace.

[@dietholhoushe5562]

We want justice!😡please do not bail them out

[@user-ip3pn6rs7o]

Kohina village people enjoy your journey to dimapur 🎉 anytime

[@Where_the_wind_blows_to]

Yes, while it's true that every story has two sides, one cannot simply ignore the fact that two cocky and conceited youth resorted to physical assault, resulting to death. It should not be a day or two blown out issue but one where justice will see and speak for itself. May the departed soul rest in peace. #justicedelayedisjusticedenied

[@user-io3em6qe6t]

Killer must be put into jail according to the law but who raise his hand first???

[@Norys157]

Victim raised his hands first.

[@the4thwall385]

How is any of that going to justify the murder? I hope u grow out of urself someday

[@kidatheart88]

If a person kills another man who raised his hand, he is not fit for society. Learn to control your emotions.

[@user-jd1wd5gx7p]

​@@Norys157 are you the witness to the unfortunate incident?

[@KethzeroBoom-mi3jv]

​@@user-jd1wd5gx7pr u the witness too??

[@jypbish]

A murder is a murder .. no matter who was the culprit

[@yashimenlongkumer5134]

Well nobody came for his help when it happened... They were just Gawking , we all saw the footage.. Nice Kohima Peeps....

[@kikroyotonaki2496]

Such a young wrestlers 😡😡

[@user-tc5kq4ft4l]

What wer da people doing der when dey wer hitted u shud be ashamed for standing der n doing nothing even the police wer not doing anything

[@alfredlidolou7094]

God account us out life every day whether we done good or bad. God see our life. May his soul Rest in Peace...Amen.

[@Ashitoawomiawomi]

Life jail dibo lake

[@stivyanzz]

Ooooo thutt after knowing the victims no guts to arrest waaaaaaa...Shame

[@angkitmoirang3042]

Confused.

[@renjamoodyren5187]

Dogs r more ferocious inside their house, but weather than mouse outside

[@klunhao]

Why is the road brown yo

[@akoklongkumer7342]

Education first before profession

[@jo2review]

Ye bhi modi ki sazish hai 💀

[@Toji-tk9yh]

Do anyone care to clarify the reason behind the actions of those wrestlers?

[@GrillgirlGirl]

The victim may b wrong? But killing is not the solution can't kill anyone just coz ur angry atleast we must respect their age and ty are young educated that's how they deal the situation

[@vizorote2566]

The video footage of 18th may incident all over the media and we can clearly see that sir lawrence didn't even raised his hand on them don't know why still people are protecting in the comments for those two murderer please stop talking about tribes all angamis are not bad all kohima village people are not bad okay they're live a civilized people too and they don't support this kind of person in their village so instead of fighting over a comment please if you have guts than do help those people who are weaker then you.🙏🙏🙏

[@skholi.khiamniungankhiamni2195]

Before we want justice, it was possible to stop and help him anybody's....

[@xenpai137]

Their parents suffering more than the killers

[@TempAcc-ig6xb]

Now using "bara bosti" in any argument or trying to gain superiority gonna pay you a heavy price

[@mr.kainoincognito]

Wrestler fighting with old people....hoprless people

[@Nagatapestry]

And those people, what were they doing at that time? Eating popcorn and enjoying the scene?

[@Assamesenomad]

These kinds of things usually happen in Haryana

[@Taishi-l1o]

Laying hands on an old man , they thought people will think that they are strong 🤣

[@nchumbenilotha4044]

Y rally now. Most just stood and watch

[@Benhmt10]

NO BAIL PLEASEE

[@CZSangtam]

Ohh.... they're from the friends when they meet they always play arm wrestling

[@Caesar_1234]

Killing/murder ain't the solution.... But sometimes people acts/pretends victim. What proveked the two.... PA asey koi kena phutani b kuri thakiwo... Kalti kurishey koile sita siti say na... Victim act kura bal...

[@user-xt6bs5gr5j]

Angami la true colour itu ase especially Bara basti Roko la family😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrNamati]

Disgusting 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡

[@achumi2666]

Want to see them doing oversmart in other districts or place...i bet they'll act like chicken.

[@sentiakumao]

​@@potatobang7713🤣🤣I agree with u

[@the_1999_kid]

What was the reason behind this heinous act?

[@user-tt7ko2vy3s]

EGO

[@Michael_Pusa]

Road rage.

[@lesemtzudir1737]

Dominion.... Kinda Alphaism cause by "Amilaga Mati"

[@Michael_Pusa]

@@lesemtzudir1737 and the irony is these villagers have sold all their lands to people from outside their village. If sorom nathakie manu had an award, these people would take all the awards. 😂

[@kadamoehiongdoche]

Etu koa toh ayaleeeeee

[@LindaLinda-yd6ti]

😳😳😳😳😳

[@funwithguitar5545]

If this had happened in mon,they would handle it themselves not because they r illiterate but because they knows what might happened next thats why konyak people respect their elder's ig we all should learn from them

[@humanbeing4145]

I always hated this Wrestling a.k.a naga wrestling stuff... Overrated.. just some bunch of fat, protein powder, rice beer Power... People.. Football and other sports should be given more significant...

[@simonpukeho196]

Of all laws practices n India but for nagaland your so called customary law is sick law but sick law so must love here

[@user-rh6po3jh6x]

Reap what you sow whatever had you seen really is areldy don

[@tctechnology3501]

Even I am not interested in cheap Naga wrestling.

[@kiho4251]

When you rely too much on physical strength and less brain

[@zubenshitiri339]

Say Barabasti wrestlers not Naga. Shame on them, a father killers..

[@letgoofeverythin]

rip

[@litchlawless6783]

Cctv reveals that nagas ( kohima) have no sympathy and empathy towards other. Same as mainland indian just enjoying the show

[@overlordorton1196]

Politics

[@pongpongvlogs9176]

Botani nakoribi bachakan life ti tok ahibo

[@abokaayemi4779]

Wrestlers for a reason😂