Violence gripped Nagaland capital Kohima in the evening on Thursday with irate protestors setting ablaze the offices of Municipal Council and District Commissioner in Kohima. People were reportedly protesting against the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections.

Sources said that five Army columns have been deployed to help civil authorities in Kohima. Meanwhile, Nagaland DGP said that the situation has been brought under control.

Protestors had gathered in large numbers outside the old secretariat. Nagaland has been tense following the deaths of two tribal protestors on Wednesday who opposed the ULB elections that were held across the state. The incident got embroiled in a political tussle after protestors allegedly refused to bury the deceased.

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One of the building's set ablaze by protestors. One of the building's set ablaze by protestors.

Elections to ULBs were held after a decade with 33 per cent women's reservation, a move that is being opposed by the tribals. On Tuesday night, there were massive protests by tribals outside CM's residence when police had to fire. Two of whom died yesterday.

Section 144 remains imposed in Dimapur and curfew is in place. Ban on social media has also been imposed. Mobile internet services have been blocked across the state for an indefinite period and additional security put in place.

THREE DEMANDS BY THE TRIBE COMMITTEE

Nagaland Tribe Action Committee (NTAC) had put in three Demands to Governor of Nagaland. With regards to the ULB election issues which saw loss of two volunteers on January 31 after fire was allegedly opened on them by the state police at Dimapur in Nagaland.

Various tribal representatives have come forward and formed NTAC in Kohima and demanded the three charter points to the governor of Nagaland.

The chief minister along with his cabinet resigned from ministry.

The ULB election process presently enforced must be declared null and void.

The erring police officer and personal be immediately suspended.

The Committee further stated the bodies of the deceased will not be buried till the state governor responds to the demands.In the past the MLA of 11th Northern Angami -II A/C Assembly Constituency Dr.Neiphrezo Keditsu had submitted his resignation from post of chairman of Nagaland State Mineral Development Cooperation.However, it is still unknown whether the resignation will be accepted or not.

Despite repeated efforts Chief Minister Zeliang was not available for any comment.