The Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) held a public rally in Kohima today, demanding justice for Kezhalelie Lawrence Miasalhou, a public leader and Personal Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima. Miasalhou died from injuries sustained during an altercation with two youths, Neizosetuo Kire and Khrietsonyü Whuorie, on May 18 at Phool Bari, Kohima, following a traffic dispute.
The rally began at 10 am at Paramedical Junction, with participants marching to the office of the Deputy Commissioner to submit a memorandum. The memorandum, read by Khrielievi Chüsi, General Secretary of Mezomia Mechü Kehou, outlined several key demands. These included the immediate arrest of the two culprits, booking them under all relevant sections of the law, ensuring exemplary punishment, and denying bail under any circumstances.
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WAYO President Kepelhoutuo Chüsi emphasised that the protest was not against any village, clan, or community but solely against the act of murder. He stressed the importance of condemning such wrongdoing to prevent similar incidents in the future. Chüsi questioned the erosion of unity and solidarity within the community, highlighting the broader societal implications of such violence.
Chüsi also reminded the gathering of the irreplaceable loss suffered by Miasalhou’s family. He pointed out the pain and grief of depriving a family of a husband and father, emphasising that no one could replace him. The rally underscored the community’s demand for justice and the need for a peaceful resolution to prevent further violence.
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Solidarity speeches were delivered by various leaders, including Neidilhoutuo Neibu Sechü, General Secretary of Angami Youth Organisation; Neitolie Khrietuo Peseyie, President of WAYO; Metekhrielie Mejura, President of Southern Angami Youth Organisation; Seyieneilhou Keyho, President of Chakhroma Youth Organisation; Kevizelie Pienyü, Vice President of Northern Angami Youth Organisation; and Kesosul Christopher Ltu, President of Angami Youth Organisation. The speakers expressed their support for WAYO and the victim’s family, reiterating that their demand was solely for justice and not to blame any community.
Miasalhou is survived by his wife and seven children, four sons and three daughters. He was set to retire next month, adding to the tragedy of his untimely death. The rally highlighted the community’s call for justice and the need for a peaceful resolution to prevent further violence.
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The demands highlighted in the memorandum included the immediate arrest of the two culprits, booking them under all relevant sections of the law, ensuring exemplary punishment, and denying bail under any circumstances. WAYO also warned that if any person or group tries to bail the two accused out, they will be held responsible for any untoward consequences.
The rally underscored the community’s demand for justice and the need for a peaceful resolution to prevent further violence. The speakers expressed their support for WAYO and the victim’s family, reiterating that their demand was solely for justice and not to blame any community.
Miasalhou’s death has left a void in his family, and the community is determined to seek justice for him. The rally was a powerful demonstration of solidarity and a call for accountability, reflecting the community’s commitment to ensuring that such incidents do not happen again.
