Dimapur, May 29 -- The Dimapur Naga Students' Union (DNSU) on Thursday expressed deep concern and condemned the alleged escalating instances of fraudulent indigenous certificates being acquired and misused by certain non-Naga individuals to claim indigenous status within Nagaland.

The DNSU said such deceitful practices not only directly infringe upon the rights of the indigenous people of Nagaland but also pose a grave threat to the very social, cultural, and legal framework safeguarding the unique identity and ancestral land rights of the Naga community.

"After meticulous inquiry and rigorous verification, the DNSU has uncovered compelling evidence that numerous individuals have obtained indigenous certificates through deceptive means,...