City tense as NSCN standoff continues

Tension ran high in the 'Para-Medical Colony' of Kohima town following the 'standoff' by the rival factions of the
NSCN and reported reinforcement by both the factions to the area.

Official sources said police and security forces were patrolling he area round-the-clock to ensure the safety of the citizens.

According to official sources, the standoff began on May 23 when the NSCN-IM cadres surrounded a house in the Para-Medical Colony, which was occupied by the NSCN(K) cadres.

First Published: May 26, 2007 13:19 IST