Even the culprit's father said he was shocked that his son had killed someone. He was keen that Uzer be punished severely. "He killed that innocent Manipuri girl, he should be punished soon," he added.

The naga community should realise a hard fact of the future. Things are still controllable now, but they are only going to get worse, unless we all unite and change our feelings towards each other. It is really sad but true!

No good purpose can be achieved by such an indiscriminate and cruel use of criticising one another. We always express deepest sympathy at the death and suffering of every community.

In the present uncertainties, we look to all community leaders - naga, meitei, kuki, pangal, non manipuri and other small groups to give an example of wisdom, tolerance and compassion.

Need of the hour is to work together in order to acknowledge our differences, to affirm our common humanity, and to seek ways to share life together. Much has already been achieved, and nothing must undermine the progress that we have made.

Mumbai incident should strengthen our determination to live together in peace, and to grow together in mutual understanding. This must also inspire us to work unceasingly together in pursuit of peace, justice and respect for difference.