Kohima, Nagaland – The Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) has sounded an urgent alarm, urging its community to exercise heightened caution and cooperate fully with state directives, citing a significant spillover of illegal immigration from neighbouring Assam. The organisation’s advisory, released today, underscores growing concerns over an “unprecedented influx of immigrants” into Nagaland, mirroring demographic shifts and law enforcement challenges currently gripping Assam.
SAPO President Er. Tepul Hopovi and General Secretary Tepungosa Sale stressed the critical need for “extreme vigilance,” particularly around construction sites and village markets in and around Kohima. These areas, they cautioned, are likely to be sought out by migrants seeking refuge, replicating patterns observed in Assam. The advisory further extended its warning to those owning farms and paddy fields in Medziphema, Chumukedima, and Dimapur, explicitly instructing workers and caretakers against harbouring undocumented individuals. SAPO highlighted the inherent risks and severe legal repercussions associated with sheltering illegal immigrants, aligning their appeal with the broader alert issued by the Nagaland Government. The organisation’s statement concluded with a powerful call for unity in safeguarding community welfare, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to upholding law and order in the region. This proactive measure by SAPO comes amidst a broader regional tightening of security protocols, driven by escalating demographic concerns and increased cross-border movements across India’s Northeast.