Imphal, Nov. 5 -- The Naga People's Initiative for Peace (NPIP) on Thursday called for immediate dialogue and reconciliation between rival factions following the death of Ringteini Nriame in an alleged shootout between the ZUF (J) and the NSCN (IM) at Sibilong village in Manipur's Tamenglong/Nungba area.

In an appeal addressed to all Naga civil society organisations, tribal bodies, church leaders and citizens, the NPIP urged the leadership of both factions to undertake deep introspection regarding their ultimate political goals.

The group called for an immediate cessation of hostile actions, asserting that vengeance cannot substitute for justice and that lasting peace requires internal reconciliation alongside official government negoti...