Incidents and Statements involving NSCN-IM: 2014

Date

Nature of incident

January 2

Zunheboto

Tirap/ Arunachal Pradesh

Two NSCN-IM cadres and two civilians were killed in the crossfire between Assam Rifles and militants at Holam village in Khonsa of Tirap District. Two AK-47 rifles, a sniper rifle and an M-16 rifle were recovered from the incident site. An Assam Rifles official based at Khonsa said another militant, who was injured in the encounter, escaped but a search was on to track him down. An operation was launched early in the morning following specific information about the presence of a group of militants in the village.

Unidentified armed persons suspected to be cadres of NSCN-IM robbed a passenger bus carrying a consignment of betel leaves at Maram Centre in Senapati District. The passenger bus was travelling from Guwahati to Imphal. After stopping the bus, the armed persons pulled down betel leaves put inside five plastic buckets. It is suspected that the armed cadres confiscated the betel leaves in connection with monetary demand.

The PAC of Nagaland Government has asked the Centre to expedite the peace process with the NSCN-IM. The PAC during its first meeting held adopted a resolution to appeal to the Govt of India and NSCN-IM to expedite the peace process.

The State Government has lodged formal complaints with the MHA and the Nagaland Government accusing the Isak-Muivah faction of militant group NSCN-IM of being involved in the brutal killing of nine Karbi youths, whose bodies were recovered from a drain near Dimapur in Nagaland on January 3.

Sumi Baghi Hoho (Sumi general public meeting) on January 7 at the Town Hall Zunheboto, under the aegis of the Sumi Hoho passed four resolutions among which was to delink all ties with NSCN-IM with immediate effect and therefore, all forms of taxations from Sumis to the NSCN-IM shall cease to exist.

Reacting to the recent standoff between Sumi public and NSCN-IM and the siege of Mukalimi designated camp (Zunheboto), NSCN-IM 'yaruiwo' (president) Isak Chishi Swu said NSCN respected and welcomed the people to understand issues together but could not accept "any forced imposition" on the group.

The NRHPF, which claimed responsibility for killing nine persons, whose bodies were recovered near Dimapur, was floated by the NSCN-IM for protection of the Rengma Naga people living in Karbi Anglong.

One NSCN-IM cadre, Hormi (30), who sustained injuries in a gun fight with ZUF cadres at Bhalok village of Tamenglong District on November 12, 2013 succumbed to the injuries at Shija Hospital in Imphal. Notably, three ZUF cadres were also killed in the gun fight.

One of Sumi Volunteers, Nipulo Chishi (19), injured during the December 28-30, 2013 confrontation between a group of people and cadres of NSCN-IM at Mukalimi village in Zunheboto District (Nagaland) died in Shillong (Meghalaya). He was shifted to Shillong recently after his condition deteriorated because of an injury in his abdomen.

In an operation was launched by SFs leading to the arrest of 'sergeant' John Yangemei alias Karin of NSCN-IM in Tamenglong District. One .22 pistol (US made) with five cartridges and two mobile phones were recovered from the individual, who reportedly came to Nonei in the District to collect extortion money.

SFs arrested one NSCN-IM militant and one overground worker of the outfit from Lodi Village of Dima Hasao District. The security men recovered one .9 mm pistol, three .9 mm live rounds and two mobile handsets with three SIM cards.

Naga Hoho (apex body of Naga tribes of Nagaland) opined that the NSCN-IM should openly admit the blunder particularly at the Sumi people for the crimes committed by its cadres and also for not complying with the demand of the Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Tribes) in the aftermath of the December 21 incident.

A gunbattle ensued between NSCN-IM and combined rebels of NSCN-K and ZUF in Oinamlong village in Tamenglong District.

A youth, identified as A. Shepao was beaten to death at Senapati District Head Quarters allegedly by NSCN-IM cadres.

A committee of the ruling DAN met a team of the NSCN-KK to push forward the ongoing reconciliation process between Naga militant groups. The committee will next meet the NSCN-K, followed by the NSCN-IM, the NNC and the FGN.

31 AR troopers arrested a NSCN-IM cadre, 'khapur' Likok Yanger, from Tsutapela Gate in Longtho of Mokokchung District.

Furious mob ransacked the regional office of NSCN-IM, Shepoumaramth Region in Senapati District headquarter following the killing of a civilian identified as one A Shepao, from Makhrelui village of Senapati town brutally beaten to death allegedly by NSCN-IM cadres.

Alleging that seven persons, allegedly involved in killing of nine Karbi people whose bodies were recovered in the Pachaspura area near Chemukedima in Dimapur District in January, were hiding at the NSCN-IM headquarters at Camp Hebron in Dimapur District, the CFMG asked the organisation to hand them over to the Police.

33 AR arrested three NSCN-IM militants from Coal Mines near Naginimora area in Mon District along with arms, ammunition and "other war like stores". The NSCN-IM cadres have been identified as Panreishang Tangkhul and Yalem Konyak from 'military wing' and Simon Konyak from a 'civil wing'.

'Chairman' of NSCN-IM , Isak Chishi Swu, has ordered that the group's 'ministries and departments' should have "regular concurrence" with the collective leadership in matters of "tax collection and loan.". In a 'standing azha (order)', he said the order has been passed in consultation with the collective leadership and in view of "national necessity". The order is mandatory and comes into immediate effect, said the azha.

NSCN-IM 'President' Isak Chishi Swu in his address during the 34th 'Naga Republic Day' celebration at Camp Hebron in Dimapur District asserted that "NSCN has never ever deserted the cause" of the Nagas. He said thousands cadres were fully prepared to defend the cause of the Nagas in days to come.

CFMG has issued security instructions to all NSCN factions in view of the ensuing Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election. In a communiquéaddressed to all the NSCN factions, CFMG chairman Lieutenant General (retd.) N.K. Singh said with the announcement of 16th Lok Sabha elections to be conducted from April 7 to May 12 across the country and on April 9 in Nagaland, all District administrations have been issued instructions that no one other than Security Forces would carry any fire arms so as to ensure peaceful polls. Therefore, all factions of NSCN have been asked to conform to the instructions with the essential objective of ensuring peaceful polls, said Singh.

Troops of 31 Assam Rifles during a routine patrol, reportedly arrested one NSCN-IM cadre from 18 Mile Junction, Tuli in Mokokchung District. The cadre, identified as B Phuhlom Phom was arrested along with one pistol, four rounds of live ammunition and "some extortion notes".

MPP President Sovakiran N has demanded the closure of the camps of the NSCN-IM located in some hill Districts of the State. Talking to reporters, he said that it was a matter of concern that the NSCN-IM had celebrated its raising day in a camp in Chandel District bordering Myanmar on March 21.

A two-day reconciliation meeting of three Naga militant groups including NSCN-IM, NSCN-KK and NNC/FGN in Dimapur under the banner of FNR concluded with the signing of "Lenten Agreement". The agreement, signed by six top leaders of the three groups, stated that, as agreed in the Naga Concordant signed on August 26, 2011, they have agreed "in principle to form the NNG".NSCN-IM was led by 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu and 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah, the NSCN-KK was led by 'president' Khole Konyak and 'general secretary' Kitovi Zhimomi while the NNC/FGN was led by 'president' 'Brig' (Rtd) S. Singnya and 'vice president' Zhopra Vero.

Security Forces launched an operation at a house in Golaghat road (Ghora Patti) in Dimapur District and arrested "captain" Hokheto G Zhimomi of NSCN-IM and recovered illegal arms and ammunition. One pistol along with magazine and seven live rounds of ammunition were also recovered from his possession.

NSCN-K and NSCN-IM cadres engaged in heavy gun battle at Akhoya village jurisdiction, in Mokokchung District. There are no reports of any casualties from either side.

NSCN-KK, NSCN-IM and NNC/FGN signed an agreement recognizing the need for all Nagas to come together for achieving their political aspirations. The agreement was signed by NSCN-M 'chairman' Isak Chishi Swu and 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah, NSCN-KK 'chairman' Khole Konyak and 'general secretary' Kitovi Zhimomi and NNC/FGN 'president' 'brigadier' Singnya and 'vice president' Zhopra Vero.

Various organizations have lauded the 'Naga Political Groups' - NSCN-IM, NSCN-KK and NNC/FGN for signing of the "Lenten Agreement".

Naga civil society organisations expressed their appreciation on the 'Lenten Agreement' of the three major Naga underground groups. The Naga Hoho, the NMA, the Business Association of Nagas (BAN), the Naga Council, the Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union and various other frontal bodies have lauded the effort of the FNR and the willing spirit of the Naga underground bodies to come under one roof. On March 28 NSCN-IM, NNC/FGN and NSCN-KK had signed the 'Lenten Agreement' (the season of Good Friday and Easter) in Dimapur with the FNR facilitating the event. A big feature of the Lenten Agreement has been to form 'Naga National Government (NNG)'. In the event of the formation of NNG there all the Naga underground organizations will be merged into a single outfit.

ACAUT, Nagaland has alleged that a genuine Naga businessman was being victimized by non-local operated syndicate backed by the NSCN-IM. ACAUT said it could no longer "tolerate" the victimization. In a press release, ACAUT media cell said its fact-finding committee found out that South India Transport Agency operated by N. Mughavi Zhimomi was not being allowed to run his business by a "transport cartel backed by NSCN-I-M" despite possessing all legal documents.

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has asserted that though the State Government is not a party in the peace talks between the NSCN-IM and the Union Government, his Government will not remain as an onlooker to the violence and crimes perpetrated by the NSCN-IM.

NIA is hoping to extract information from gunrunner Wuthikorn Naruenartwanich to Thailand, to effectively nail NSCN-IM leader, Anthony Shimray on procurement of Chinese weapons for the outfit. Shimray, who was arrested by the NIA from Nepal in 2010, is currently lodged in a Delhi jail. A source in the NIA said they are hoping to extract some vital information from Willy on the supply of Chinese weapons not only to the NSCN-IM but also to other Northeast insurgent groups.

NSCN-IM set ablaze two bulldozers at a place between Louphong and Chadong villages under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul District. Three cadres of NSCN-IM with pistols came to the place and torched the bulldozers. One of the bulldozers belonged to the chief of Louphong village. There was an instance of the NSCN-IM serving a demand of INR 1 million to to the chief.

NSCN-IM has reissued guidelines regarding the contractual works undertaken through the State and Central Government in the Naga areas of Manipur.

NSCN-IM cadre identified as Raja peyu Chuba Chang from Nyaklangbou Sector of Tuensang District was arrested by AR and ten rounds of AK-47 were recovered from him.

NSCN-IM has created a new department under an 'officer on special duty' to follow strict orders and assignments so as to minimize all forms of "illegal activities" prevailing in and around Dimapur District.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to NSCN-IM, identified as Dili Pektha from from Razeiba "Welcome Gate" in Pfutsero in Phek District.

NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu and 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah will be leaving Dimapur for New Delhi on May 13 to take part in the ongoing peace talks with the GoI. NSCN-IM leaders have been in Nagaland since March 9 and in two months the leaders had signed the Lenten Agreement with the NNC and NSCN-KK groups under the aegis of FNR.

SFs arrested K Kihovi Awomi, a Tatar (Member of Parliament) of NSCN-IM from Lhoto Colony, Ganesh Nagar in Dimapur District. A .25 Pistol, one .22 Pump Action Rifle and assorted ammunition were recovered from him.

NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu and 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah have left for Delhi to participate in the ongoing peace talks. Swu and Muivah were accompanied by senior NSCN-IM leaders Rev Puni and Tongmeth. Though formal talks are likely to be held only after the next Government is formed, the IM leaders had left for Delhi this early as they have to meet with 'important people'. A source from NSCN-IM stated that "So much ground works are to be attended by our leaders in Delhi". NSCN-IM leaders have been in Nagaland since March 9.

An encounter took place between suspected ZUF and NSCN-IM militants at Atengba Khun under Tousem subdivision of Tamenglong District. No casualty has been reported.

NSCN-IM decision to ban discos and pubs in Dimapur town has been lauded by Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHDF). NSCN-IM recently decided to ban all the night clubs and brothels with immediate effect "after taking serious note on the moral degradation of the Nagas."

Eighteen cadres of NSCN-IM has joined NSCN-KK.

Chairmen and governing bodies of six colonies adjoining to the State Stadium near D.C court in Dimapur have resolved to extend cooperation to NSCN-IM towards controlling illicit activities happening in areas such as state Stadium and Agri Expo, 4th Mile in Dimapur District.

NSCN-IM stated that it would check and take stern action against anyone indulging in illegal activities in area of Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima District, DC Court and Agri Expo, 4th Mile areas in Dimapur.

Two NSCN-IM extortionists, identified as Wonthungo Ngullie and Amento Sema were caught by the public at Doyang in Wokha District. A .9 mm revolver with five rounds, extortion notes and 'tax' receipts were recovered from them.

Assam Police want the trial of NSCN-IM cadres to be shifted from Haflong in Dima Hasao District to Silchar in Cachar because of security reasons. The 6 NSCN-IM militants were picked up following various encounters in the previous year.

A female cadre, identified as Likjong Mandak of NSCN-IM was arrested from 1-Mile, Laktong area of Changlang town in Changlang District, where she was found collecting information about movement of SFs.

ANTA Zunheboto unit, appealed to NSCN-IM Zunheboto unit, appealed to to look into complaints of harassment by its cadres.

Lutsumi / Zunheboto

AR arrested a tatar of NSCN-IM from Lutsumi village in Zunheboto District and recovered .22 pistol along with five rounds of ammunition.

Purana Bazar/Dimapur

SFs arrested an arms dealer, Vitoyi Semaon and recovered 7.65 mm pistol with two magazines and assorted ammunitions.

Command Headquarters' Hebron

NSCN-IM in a meeting at 'Command Headquarters' Hebron has decided to stop the ongoing dialogue with ACAUT.

NS

NSCN-IM and ACAUT are heading for a collision over "tax" collection by militants. ACAUT It has held several rallies against taxation by militants. NSCN-IM cautioned that such a movement would sabotage the ongoing Naga peace process.

NS

ACAUT members have termed the NSCN-IM's declaration that it would "cease to engage in dialogue" with ACAUT as "unfortunate" and not "worthy of any Naga political group".

NS

NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chishi Swu may become the Chief Minister of Nagaland and an election could be held within six months. However one of the main concerns of the officials is to bring in other factions such as NSCN-K and NSCN-KK on board.

Kachouphung/ Ukhrul

A gunfight occurred in Kachouphung village under Kamjong sub-division of Ukhrul District between NSCN-IM and AR.

NS

'Lieutenant colonel' Hopeson Ningshen of NSCN-IM was found guilty by Special CBI court for abducting and killing Sub-Divisional officer Thingnam Kishan and two of his subordinates Token and Rajen from Kasom Khullen, Ukhrul District in 2009.

NS

NSCN-IM in a statement warned that vehicles found parking outside the "night club and restaurant" after 10 pm would be destroyed/damaged.

Noney Bridge/ Tamenglong

NSCN-IM militant 'sergeant major' Athon was arrested from Noney Bridge in Tamenglong District. Four Chinese hand grenades and a mobile phone were recovered from him.

37 AR launched an operation in Chumukedima in Dimapur and arrested one illegal 'tax' collector Jungshi Ao along with nine extortion slips and incriminating documents related to NSCN-IM.

NSCN-IM has 'officially' rubbished report that the Naga political issue will be settled in line with the 1986 Mizoram Accord. NSCN-IM said that the Naga political solution that will emerge from the current political dialogue with the GoI.

Six top NSCN-IM leaders, including V.S Atem, AK Lungalang, TT Among, Victor Angami, ImchaLongkumer and Qhevihe Chisi Swu has left for New Delhi to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders. Meanwhile, it is yet to be confirmed officially either from the NSCN-IM or from GoI about the forthcoming talks.

KIM, the apex body of Kukis in Manipur has submitted a memorandum to the PM stating that any possible agreement with NSCN-IM will be seen biased and prejudicial if the plight of the Kuki people is not solved first. KIM in the memorandum alleged NSCN-IM of commiting 'genocide' in the early 1990s when they killed 905 Kukis and uprooted 360 Kuki villages and seized their land, rendering 100,000 Kukis homeless.

Prior to the holding of 'formal talks' between the GoI and NSCN-IM a series of 'informal meetings' are going on in New Delhi between the two parties but this information could not be confirmed from either side.

SFs during a two day joint operation arrested two NSCN-IM militants identified as 'lieutenant colonel' Phungreisung Tanghkhul and 'major' Thongwang Aran from a village near Khonsa in Tirap District. Two AK-56 rifles, two magazines and 40 rounds live ammunition along with cash were also recovered from them.

NSCN-IM militant identified as Leacy Chinghyik Konyak was arrested from Wakching Town in Mon District. One pistol and ammunition as well as other incriminating documents were recovered from him.

Manipuris observed Great June Uprising Unity Day in rememberence of 22 people who lost their lives during a public uprising in protest against the decision of the centre to extend the ceasefire agreement between GoI and NSCN-IM , June 18 2001.

There has been no resumption of formal talks between GoI and NSCN-IM.

CM of Meghalaya stated that militant groups such as NSCN was helping in the creation of new rebel groups.

Maximum arms and weapons that reach the militant outfits in Meghalaya are from the armoury of the northeast insurgent groups engaged in peace parleys. Such as NSCN.

BSF's DG stated that Northeast insurgent groups including NSCN and NLFT have around 45 hideouts in Bangladesh.

Old Colony/ Zunheboto

NSCN-IM militant identified as Kevi Zhimo was arrested by public from Old Colony in Zunheboto District for conducting extortion activities. Some extorted money, banned capsules and tablets were also recovered from him.

NS

In reaction to the reports that one of its members was 'arrested' on June 23 by the public from Old Colony in Zunheboto District, NSCN-IM clarified that it had not authorised any person to collect any form of 'taxation' within Zunheboto town.

Zunheboto

NSCN-IM statement in which it had said that it had not authorised any person to collect any form of taxation within Zunheboto have been termed as 'unacceptable and baseless' by a joint forum of Zunheboto public, youth bodies and NGOs.

Dimapur

NSCN-IM banished a human trafficker identified as Rahul Dev alias Saful from entering Dimapur in the future.

NS

NSCN-IM has welcomed militants who have joined NSCN-KK.

Nungdam Thangkhul/ Ukhrul

AR arrested a militant of NSCN-IM, 'lance corporal' Yureingam Jajo from general area of Nungdam Thangkhul in Ukhrul District.

Bangkok/Thailand

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju stated that "With ULFA and NSCN we need a little more time to bring them on board and find a solution."

NSCN-IM 'lieutanant colonel' Hopeson Ningshen has been sentenced for life imprisonment for abduction and murder of three Manipur Government officials identified as Kishan Singh, Y Token Singh and A Rajen Sharma in 2009.

NSCN-IM clarified that killing of late Athong of NSCN KK on July 1 at Jessami in Ukhrul District had "nothing to do with factions or tribe. The outfit stated that in the year 2008, the then "sergeant Athong deserted with three service arms after killing the 'security commander lieutenant Thouthutho." Since then, it said "Naga army had put him in the wanted list deserving death penalty."

NSCN-KK questioned the killing of its member 'major' Athong Yimchunger by NSCN-IM. MIP of KK faction stated that if past events were used to justify killing, the validity of peace and reconciliation including 'Naga Concordant' and 'Lenten Agreement' were at stake

KIM along with its frontal organisations such as KSO KCA KWU organised a protest rally demanding settlement of Kuki people before any agreement with NSCN-IM It has been alleged that NSCN-IM murdered 905 Kukis and uprooted 360 Kuki villages during the 1990s.

MNPF rejected the claim of Benjamin Mao, 'general secretary' SPMR of NSCN-IM V Daihe alias Welson is the 'general secretary' of MNPF.

NSCN-IM blamed UPA for failure to evolve a solution to the insurgency in Nagaland. NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chishi Swu and 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah added that the previous Government "exploited" their patience and did not respond for two years the outfit's proposals for bringing permanent peace in Nagaland. Thuingaleng Muivah further said that "What we could understand or observe is that the leadership of the UPA government lacked decisive leadership who could take firm decisions."

Four NSCN-IM militants were arrested by AR from Pungro Road in Kiphire District. The militants have been identified as 'corporal' Thsangamlung, 'sergeant' Wungrainjam, 'sergeant' Sword Thangkhul and 'second lieutenant" Sochlpen Thangkhul. Eleven rounds of ammunition and official documents of NSCN-IM were recovered from them

NSCN-IM through its secretary, ministry of mines and minerals Ng.Jacob rejected giving "prospecting license" to MOGPL.

NSCN-IM UT has appreciated NWHD NSWON DNSU Church leaders for raiding lounges, night clubs and restaurants in and around Dimapur on July 9.

IRB and Manipur Police raided the regional office of NSCN-IM in Phungreitang in Ukhrul District and arrested 8 NSCN-IM militants identified send to Imphal for further questioning regarding the killing of UADC member Ngalangzar Malue .Two pressure bombs, 14 wireless sets, four magazines of AK 47, two live rounds, were recovered from the office.

NSCN-IM stated that they had nothing to do with the killing of Ngalangzar Malue. MIP stated that "the Manipur State Forces without giving any second thought has indiscriminately intruded and ransacked our regional office and has arrested four of our cadres along with seven people who are kept in our custody for various rehabilitation purposes".

During raid on the NSCN-IM office in Phungreitang in Ukhrul District, six people held by NSCN-IM were rescued by SFs. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam stated that at least eight members of ADCs are on the hit list of the NSCN-IM.

Eight NSCN-IM militants identified as 'sergeant' Wangkepam Raiping, 'sergeant major Issaicher Jajo, 'corporal' VL Shimraygam, 'lance corporal' Shepachi, 'private' Jongjee, 'lance corporal' Somrei, 'sergeant' Khareithing Mung have been arrested in the raid and that they have been taken to Imphal for further questioning.

Eight NSCN-IM militants who were arrested on July 13 from Phungreitang in Ukhrul District have been remanded to thirteen days in Police custody.

Home minister Gaikhangam stated that intelligence have confirmed the involvement of NSCN-IM in the killing of UADC member Ngalangzar Malue.

Manipur Home minister Gaikhangam further stated that the ceasefire agreement between GoI and NSCN-IM is applicable only in Nagaland.

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei stated that over 100 people have been killed byNSCN-IM since 1980.

NSCN-IM terminated 'corporal' T Imkong, reason being his involvement in a drunken altercation with an individual identified as T Sepenchu Sangtam.

NSCN-IM 'corporal' John Phoren Rangwa was injured in an encounter in Lapnan near Khonsa in Tirap District. One AK-47 rifle with 90 rounds and one .22 pistol were recovered from the site.

Formal talks between NSCN-IM and GoI have resumed in New Delhi. GoI representative is Ajit Lal and Th. Muivah is representing NSCN-IM .

In Cease Fire review meeting with NSCN-IM held after five months, the January 3 Pachaspura killing in which nine Karbis were killed by alleged NSCN-IM militants and tension in Ukhrul were discussed. NK Singh told the NSCN-IM representatives to hand over six accused of Pachaspura killing sheltering inside the NSCN-IM camp Hebron.

NSCN-IM stated that it was not sheltering the 6 accused of Pachaspura killing.

Deputy CM Giakhangam stated that more than four hundred criminal cases have been recorded in the Hill Districts, especially in Ukhrul after NSCN-IM signed the cease fire agreement with GoI.

NSCN-IM CFMC convenor Kraibo Chawang stated that the ceasefire agreement GoI and NSCN-IM was applicable "without territorial limit."

MNPF stated that Nagas, particularly who reside in Manipur, has been suffering for a long under GoI and NSCN-IM.

ACAUT alleged that NSCN-IM using the services of 'suspected illegal immigrants' to collect tax under "flying business" 2013-14 fiscal year.

Deputy C.Mr and Home minister Gaikhangam stated in the assembly that the cease fire agreement between NSCN-IM and GoI was not applicable in Manipur.

420 cases of crimes committed by NSCN-IM has been registered by state Police and 455 militants of NSCN-IM have been arrested in the state in last 15 years.

CFMG chairman NK Singh stated that cease fire agreement with NSCN-IM was under stress as there have been "repeated, deliberate" and frequent serious violations of ground rules.

Two extortionists of NSCN-IM , Achumi and Taliyanger were arrested y SOT for alleged extortion from New Market in Dimapur

DUCCCF asked NSCN-IM to clarify on how the residence of 'brigadier' Levi Tangkhul of NSCN-IM at Padumpukhuri 'B' was used as a place to keep stolen vehicles.

Citing the signing of the June 14, 2001 agreement and other pronouncements, CFMG chairman N.K. Singh said formal position should be clear that cease fire with NSCN-IM does not extend beyond Nagaland.

Eight NSCN-IM militants arrested on July 13 in connection with the killing of UADC member on July 12 been remanded for further 10 days in Police custody.

NSCN-IM militant 'corporal' Jacob along with another individual Sehto Lohe were arrested from Pfutsero town in Phek District. A 9mm Pistol with magazine, 4 live rounds of 9mm and INR 2510 were recovered from them

IB Special Director Ajit Lal is likely to be named the Governments interlocutor for talks with NSCN-IM.

Eight NSCN-IM cadres, who were arrested from Ukhrul on July 13 were remanded to judicial custody till August 16. Two militants were sent to Police custody after a 're-arrest'..

NSCN-IM reiterated its position on the territorial coverage area of the ongoing cease fire agreement with GoI and accused Manipur CM , Deputy CM and CFMG chairman of "superseding" all the past commitments of the GoI and former Indian PMs.

August 10

According to Police sources skirmishes along the Assam-Nagaland border have been so far allegedly spurred by NSCN-IM.

It is suspected that militants belonging to NSCN-IM was involved in August 12 attacks.

Assam Government accused NSCN-IM of inciting the ongoing flare up on the disputed Assam-Nagaland border in Assam's Golaghat District.

NSCN-IM militant sergeant' Abei Kuotsu was arrested from an unspecified location. One .22 pistol with magazine, ten live rounds of .22, along with demand slips of various vehicles and work permits of NSCN-K was recovered from him.

NSCN-IM 'general secretary' Th Muivah asserted that the Nagas will not allow others to decide the future of the Nagas.

NSCN-IM 'general secretary' Th Muivah stated that GoI and NSCN-IM was deciding on a "meeting point" during the ongoing peace talks when the then interlocutor R.S. Pandey left UPA was replaced by NDA.

NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu has sounded alertness and urged the Nagas to prepare for any eventuality or even get ready to face the worst indicating that the prevailing situation is sensitive.

Villagers have alleged that NSCN-IM and some local Naga people are involved in the attack in Golaghat District.

NSF Tongpang Ogukura stated that there was no clear proof of the involvement of NSCN-IM in the violence in Assam-Nagaland Border.

NSCN-IM 'president' Isak Chichi Swu stated that Uipo (Khoibu) is one of Naga tribes.

NSCN-KK stated that though NSCN-IM declared Uipo a separate tribe after consultation with some Khoibu leaders no Maring leaders were consulted.

NSCN-IM is also using the Garo Hills corridor for sneaking in and out of Bangladesh, a latest report of MHA stated.

AR recovered huge amount of ammunition and warlike stores from Namsa town of Mon District from residence of major' Ngawang Konyak of NSCN-IM.

NSCN-IM advised Sanjay Hazarika of JMI to be more rational in choosing resource persons to speak on Naga Peace process.

Groups such as NSCN-IM have been using the Garo hills corridor for sneaking in and out of Bangladesh, reports an MHA report.

Education Minister M Okendro of Manipur stated that current situation in the State is the handiwork of the criminal activities perpetrated by NSCN-IM.

Two militants of NSCN-IM arrested in month of August in Manipur.

NSCN-IM expressed reservations on the appointment of RN ravi as interlocutor for the ongoing "Indo-Naga peace talks. It stated that his appointment have raised doubt about the real intent of GoI.

NSCN-IM said that unless the issue of cease-fire area coverage was clarified there was "going to be a serious problem." NSCN-IM also alleged NK Singh has shown "public contempt" of the commitment of Indian PMs on the cease-fire area coverage issue.

NSCN-IM reiterated that there was no official and bilateral agreement which showed that the three words "without territorial limits" have been "deleted" or "non-existent" as "wildly claimed" by NK Singh, chairman of CFMG.

NSCN-I-M Tizit (Mon District) 'town command' arrested five "illegal extortionists" who were extorting from passengers in pretext of NSCN-I-M.

Manipur Police Commando KS Thotyo was killed and two other Police commandos identified as Khumukcham Amuthoi and Kapminlian Mangsuan were wounded in two ambushes by suspected NSCN-IM militants

FGN-NA has welcomed one NSCN-IM

SULFA Samiti, an umbrella grouping of around 4,200 SULFA during a procession to the Raj Bhavan demanded Governor JB Patnaik to disarm NSCN-IM

CDPO condemned the two ambushes which were allegedly carried out by NSCN-IM which killed a Manipur Police Commando on September 9.

26 Nepali boys received training at a camp in Myanmar through the NSCN-IM.

Nagarjan/ Dimapur

NSCN-IM Raju Peyu Levi Zeliang was arrested from Nagarjan for abducting a truck driver on September 13.

Chumkedima/Dimapur

Daniel Lotha CAO of UT-1 of NSCN-IM alleged that ACAUT was formed through the initiatives of retired Maj.Gen . George, former chairman of CFSB and CFMG.he also accused that two ACAUT members were given Security by plain clothed Army men.

Dimapur

Dimapur Police unearthed an organized network of "illegal taxation on transport and commercial vehicles" where some NSCN-IM cadres and more than 17 transport & goods company were reportedly involved.

Half Nagarjan/ Dimapur

AR arrested 6 unidentified men while raiding a house at Half Nagarjan in Dimapur District AR troops also found, two unidentified individuals chained and locked in a small room. The arrested men confessed that they were NSCN-IM militants and were using the house as a base for carrying out extortions, abductions, kidnappings and illegal confinements.

NS

NMA lauded the effort of NSCN-IM led by M. Daniel Lotha in apprehending the accused, Tsenthungo Shitri, involved in the rape and murder of a teenage girl on September 11.

NS

ACAUT Nagaland questioned what it described as "highly inflammatory statements" made by Daniel Lotha , CAO of UT-1 of NSCN-IM against ACAUT on September 15. Further On accusations made by the CAO against two ACAUT members that they had security provided by Indian Army, ACAUT media cell demanded that the CAO provide details since Naga people deserve to know the truth if indeed its members were conniving with the Indian Army.

NS

ACAUT added that the CAO had "made the most dangerous statement" that if cease fire and peace talks between the NSCN-IM and Government broke down ACAUT would be solely responsible and its members would be targeted. ACAUT demanded to know whether this statement was the personal view of the CAO or the official stand of NSCN-IM.

NS

NSCN-IM denied the existence of the detention centre busted by AR . NSCN-IM challenged the AR to prove that its "officers" were indulging in extortions, abductions, kidnappings and illegal confinement which AR was "so fond of trying their best to tarnish our image."

Dimapur

Illegal activities being carried out in Dimapur by NSCN-IM is under the codename 'operation Acceleration Dimapur Town'.

NS

Defence Spokesman NSCN-IM in the garb of moral policing abducts individuals and illegally detains them in the detention centers across Dimapur town. The detainees are chained, physically beaten, kept in deplorable conditions and released only on the receipt of ransom amount.

Dimapur

10 team under the leadership of 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu and the 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah of NSCN-IM left for Delhi on the invitation of GoI. NSCN-IM will prepare for the formal talks with GoI in New Delhi for about a week before the formal talks begin.

Dimapur

It is expected that in the series of meetings to be held between the NSCN-IM and GoI, representatives of NSCN-IM will put up a series of issues with the ceasefire coverage likely to be discussed as the 'core issue'

NS

NSCN-IM UT 'secretary' Khekuto Jakhalu stated that the accused murderer of a teenage girl who was killed on Sep 11 has confessed to the crime.

Nine NSCN-IM cadres from Saramati region (Tuensang District) have joined the NSCN-KK.

NSCN-IM delegation will hold a dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he returns from the visit to the US. NSCN-IM delegation is likely to start meeting GoI representatives in few days.

NSCN-IM MIP stated that 48 NSCN-IM leaders left for New Delhi in batches to prepare for the talks. The outfit is likely to hold talks with GoIs interlocutor for Indo-Naga peace process RN Ravi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh this week.

NSCN-IM team had held talks with GoI interlocutor R. N. Ravi.

Following the order which recognized Uipo as a Naga tribe separate from Marang, by NSCN-IM, the MUA recommended all the Marings in NSCN-IM to resign on moral ground by September 27

NSCN-IM send a senior leader to Myanmar to explore fallback options in case of failed negotiations with GoI. A "colonel" S. Nganingkhui alias Akhui is camping in a KYKL camp with 30 cadres of NSCN-IM and KYKL at Kattha near Hesin, in Sagaing Division.

NSCN-IM source stated, "'Colonel' Akhui is still part of the steering committee and is on a special mission".

AR conducted 2 search operations and arrested three NSCN-IM militants with four weapons, assorted ammunition.

NSCN-IM observed 35th year of 'Agony Day' in 'painful' remembrance of the past brutality committed by 'Shillong Accordists' in 'connivance' with the GoI.

New Market Colony/ Peren

AR launched a search operation at New Market Colony in Peren and recovered one point 22 rifle, one 12 bore rifle, assorted ammunition, incriminating documents and illegal tax collection books from the house of 'under secretary' of NSCN-IM of Peren identified as Hainazin Ningkon. He and Heguikam Pame, an NSCN-IM militant were arrested.

Jalukie Colony/peren

Leacy of NSCN-IM Deituateung Newme was arrested by AR when they searched house in general area Jalukie Colony (Peren District) and recovered one point 22 pistol, one point 22 rifle, ammunition,

New Delhi

NSCN-IM team will first meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the formal talk's start.

Kushiabill/Dimapur

Dimapur police arrested 6 persons from Kushiabill area for collecting illegal taxes from trucks. Police recovered INR 14,367 and list of the vehicles from whom the illegal taxes were collected.

Zani village/Dimapur

Dimapur Police arrested an individual, identified as Mughato Awomi, from Zani village in Dimapur District while he was extorting money in the name of NSCN-IM.

Bamunimaidam/ Kamrup

A suspected arms dealer Samuel Bora arrested near Bamunimaidam in Kamrup dealer is believed to have some links with NSCN.

NS

ZUF claimed that an NSCN-IM militant identified as 'second lieutenant' Namyineng Nriame, has joined ZUF.

NS

GoI and the leaders of NSCN-IM agreed to expedite the peace talks and to take the process to a logical conclusion. MHA revealed that the GoI has made it clear that political solution to the issues would have to be found within the framework of the Constitution of India.

PM Narendra Modi is unlikely to meet the NSCN-IM leaders and instead the Home Ministry has been told that negotiations will take place only at the level of the Central interlocutor RN Ravi.

NSCN-IM leaders have, called on the Prime Ministers in the past. NSCN-IM top leaders Isak Chisi Swu and Th Muivah have sent feelers several times for a meeting with Modi. However, there has been no response from the Government to these feelers.

NSCN-KK condemned the killing of 'captain' Diko by NSCN-IM militants.

Union Minister of state for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said that the BJP Government would not allow the ongoing peace talks with NSCN-IM to jeopardize Manipur's territorial integrity.

Unidentified gunmen killed former NSCN-IM militant Mataimi Tangkhulkilled and two civilians were injured in the incident. He had joined another faction and that he was summoned by NSCN-IM to return which he had neglected to comply.

NSCN-IM cautioned all the "national workers" against involving in the bye-election. In a notification it stated that "any national workers (Angami region in particular) found participating in the by election shall be dealt with dire consequences.

To resolve Naga Insurgency issue, GoI offered 6th Schedule as a possible solution three times in the course of the ongoing political dialogue with NSCN-IM Pan Naga Development Council was mooted at one instance in the course of exploring a solution to the Naga issue.

NSCN-IM sent another 'colonel' Thotmathing to Myanmar. He is said to be in touch with KYKL to explore fallback options in case of failed negotiations with GoI. He is believed to have led 40 militants to Myanmar . Almost a hundred armed cadres are now said to be in Kattha near Hesin, north of Tamu in Myanmar. This is the first time in over a decade that the rebels have reopened channels with other north-eastern outfits with bases in Myanmar.

NSCN has had channels of communication open with the Chinese but the outfit had restrained from building a physical base in Myanmar. NSCN-IM also claims that it has crack teams placed in many locations in Myanmar and the outfit is prepared for the worst.

An MHA Source stated that "We will raise the issue of NSCN-IM sending even more people to Myanmar" during meeting with Myanmar officials on October 12.

A 'captain' Vezolo Doulo of NSCN-IM was arrested from Hong Kong market in Dimapur for extortion. Extortion money of INR 47,130 and 26 work permits were recovered from him.

AR arrested two unidentified NSCN-IM militants with arms as they were moving in a vehicle on Patkai Bridge in Dimapur District. A .22 rifle, a .22 revolver and assorted ammunition were recovered from them

AR troopers arrested an extortionist with cash and documents in the Rail Bazaar Colony in Dimapur District

NSCN-IM source stated that meeting between Indian PM and leaders of NSCN-IM will take place soon. NSCN-IM team will first meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi then the 'formal dialogue' will start.

SFs busted an illegal weapon making facility in Aokum village in Mokokchung which was supplying weapons to various factions of NSCN.

NSCN-IM 'chairman' Issak Chisi Swu has written to all the churches in Nagaland to organise a special prayer programme on October 19 to pray for the success of the peace talks.

Security sources of MHA stated that NSCN-IM has given up their demand for a sovereign Nagaland, but may press for an independent Naga state having its allegiance with India

Security sources in MHA stated that was no meeting either slated or even proposed between PM Narendra Modi and NSCN-IM leaders. The sources also stated that first round of meeting of NSCN-IM with R.N.Ravi, the chairman of JIC was aimed to familiarise the Naga leadership with New Government and its interlocutor.

Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested NSCN-IM 'captain' Phungshok Thanmi from Dingku road in Imphal West District. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from public, Government offices and businessmen.

Thinsa/Tirap

A joint team of SFs killed two unidentified NSCN-IM militants at Thinsa village in Tirap. One AK-56 rifle with two magazines and 50 rounds of ammunition, one M 16 rifle with a magazine and 30 rounds of ammunitions were recovered from the dead militants.

New Delhi

Format of talks between GoI and NSCN-IM has been changed with both sides agreeing to expedite the talks to find an amicable solution as soon as possible. Highly placed sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that decision has been taken to do away with the practice of holding one or two rounds of formal talks in a year. Sources said that several rounds of talks have already been held after the first round which was held last month and added that the Governments interlocutor and leaders of NSCN-IM are meeting more frequently.

New Delhi

NSCN-IM leaders have been told that they can get in touch with the Government's interlocutor whenever they want to discuss any point. Similarly, the Government's interlocutor will also get in touch with the NSCN-IM leaders whenever required to discuss any point. Government has already made its points clear to the leadership of the NSCN-IM and the NSCN-IM leaders also expressed their limitations on certain issues.

Tumnoupokpi/Senapati

NSCN-IM militant Meha was arrested by SFs from Tumnoupokpi area in Senapati and Three 7.62mm ammunition of AK-47 rifles, one M-3 MK-II rifle, three magazine of AK-47, one magazine of M3 MK-II, 16 live rounds of AK-47, 58 live rounds of M-16, 120 live rounds of 7.62mm were recovered from him.

NSCN-IM hideout was busted and a militant was killed at the Kepailo area of Dima Hasao District.

NSCN-IM accused AR of violating ceasefire ground rules and killing five militants at forest of Kepeilou village in North Cachar.

Three NSCN-IM militants were killed in an encounter at Robi Basti in Dima Hasao District. The militants were active in areas around Malangpa village in Dima Hasao. SFs recovered two AK-series rifles, 73 rounds of ammunition .

SFs claimed that the killing of NSCN-IM cadres in two encounters was one of the biggest blows to the outfit, stalling extortion activities in Dima Hasao District.

Insurgent groups including NSCN-IM have camps in Bangladesh.

AR arrested an NSCN-IM militant 'captain' Tongriba Sangtam Tronger from Tuensang District. One 9 mm pistol magazine and one 9 mm ammunition were recovered from him.

A jeep belonging to a company, VIOM was hijacked near St Paul English School, Komlathabi in Chandel District, along with the driver, Laishram Bobo and his assistant by NSCN-IM militants. Driver and his assistant were later set free on the evening with instruction to representatives of the Company.

Recent operations by AR in Dima Hasao District have eliminated almost 12 militants, including eight militants of NSCN-IM.

DUCCCF slammed, what it alleged, the open threat upon the lives of the chairman by NSCN-IM in the event of failure to pay 'tax'. requested NSCN-IM to revoke the statement, issued by UT 'supervisor', Dhobinallah Area in Dimapur District, L.Nzio Lotha, which stated "this office will not take any responsibility if the government so decides to take any action against you."

NSCN-IM 'kilo ministry' informed all the public to refrain from all undesirable conflicts in Nihoi village in Dimapur District and Jalukie Sangtam village in Jalukie District as it has noticed clashes and unauthorized encroachment attempts in the recent past.

UCM stated that it welcomes the recent initiative of the Prime Minister to bring a positive result to the Indo-Naga peace process within a period of six months, but further added that GoI or NSCN-IM would insist on anything which may disturb the political boundaries of the neighbouring States.

Three NSCN-IM militants identified as leacy Kugial, Atale Disueng, rajao peyu Emo Zeliang were arrested from Nsung Village in Peren District.

ACAUT Nagaland demanded that L.Nzio Lotha, 'supervisor' of NSCN-IM evoke his open threat upon the lives of the chairman and Gaon Burhas (village chiefs) (GBs) community in case the DUCCCF members refused to collect tax on behalf of NSCN-IM.

SFs arrested NSCN-IM militant, Tholung Warngam Lamkang alias Bethei from Komlathabi in Chandel District. A mobile handset, three SIM cards, one voter card, hand written slip of extortion and INR 2070 were recovered from him.

Former NSCN-IM cadre who was a 'parliament' member, identified as Yarkhao Wungkhai was found murdered, by unidentified individuals at his Dungrei Hundung residence at Ukhrul.

IB chief stated that In Arunachal Pradesh, turf war between factions continued in two Districts of Triap and Changlang.

NSCN-KK welcomed one NSCN-IM cadre into its fold.

AR established a vehicle check post in the general area of Awang Khunou in Imphal West District and arrested one NSCN-IM cadre, identified as 'SS Sgt' ((Staff Sergeant) Neilarchiru. One fake PAN card, one voter identity card and a Mobile phone was recovered from him.

Troops of the AR raided a "detention centre" allegedly run by the NSCN-IM at Jalukie town in Peren District and rescued five civilians who were illegally detained there. During the raid, 11 suspected NSCN-IM cadres, who were running the detention centre, were taken into custody.

NSCN-IM alleged that there have been frequent raids conducted by the AR in Jalukie town in Peren District of Nagaland against their cadres despite the many commitments made through CFMG to respect and honour the rules. It said such agreements have become a mockery.

AR arrested a militant of the Isak- Muivah faction of NSCN-IM, identified as Khupmang Chongloi, who is the 'assistant political officer' of the group in Peren District, from Vongkithem village in Peren District.

SFs launched an operation and apprehended an Over Ground Worker of NSCN-IM, identified as JV Seldon Lamkang (35), at Chandel Lamkei in Chandel district.

SFs arrested an NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Tinunokdang (70) along with three AK-56 Rifles and huge quantity of ammunition, from Changtongya in Mokokchung District.