Guwahati, May 17 -- Guwahati: The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-K (Niki) has voiced concern over the recent deaths reported in Southern Nagaland under the United Naga Council (UNC) area and called for united efforts to protect Naga people and their ancestral lands.

In a press statement, the organisation described the incidents as "deeply concerning and disturbing" and said mere condemnation was not enough, urging Nagas to remain united amid the ongoing tensions.

The group alleged that certain external forces were trying to dilute Naga political aspirations by portraying the issue as a communal conflict and a law-and-order problem. It appealed to the Naga community not to lose sight of what it termed their long-standing politica...