Shillong: The North East Students’ Organization (Neso) on Monday called for immediate steps to end the ongoing violence in Manipur.In a statement, Neso, an umbrella organization of student bodies of all NE states, expressed “deep concern over the recurring cycle of violence and bloodshed” in Manipur, saying innocent lives continue to be lost and the fabric of peaceful coexistence is being eroded.“These repeated acts of violence against unarmed civilians represent a grave humanitarian concern that strikes at the core of human dignity, security and the fundamental right to live in peace,” Neso chairman SB Jyrwa said.The organization said the continuing unrest has caused “immeasurable suffering” to families and communities, leaving behind grief, fear and uncertainty.It extended condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with all those affected by the prolonged conflict. “The pain endured by the people is a collective pain shared by the entire northeast,” Jyrwa said.Neso questioned the inability of both state and central authorities to effectively intervene and end the crisis.“The continued failure to restore peace and normalcy reflects a deeply concerning lapse in governance and responsibility,” he said.The organization called for “immediate, fair and transparent intervention” to prevent further escalation of violence. “Those responsible for perpetrating such heinous acts must be identified, held accountable and booked in accordance with the law,” Jyrwa said.
