Date
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Incidents
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January 1
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AR arrested an NNC-NA militant
identified as sergeant major' Wongtong from Tuesang District.
One .303 rifle, 24 live rounds were recovered from him.
An arms dealer was arrested from rom Indrapuri
village in Tuensang District. The arms dealer has been identified
as K Haothiu Khiamniungan. One .22 pistol, and a magazine with
nine rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.
Nagaland has been declared "disturbed area" for
six more months, till June-end under AFSPA. UMHA notified that
it is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of Nagaland
is in such a "disturbed and dangerous condition" that use of Armed
Forces in aid of the civil power is necessary. GoI declared that
whole of the said state to be a ''disturbed area'' for a period
of six months with effect from December 30, 2017.
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January 2 |
An indefinite shutdown began in Tseminyu area
in Kohima District press the demand for up gradation of Tseminyu
sub-divisional headquarter into a full-fledged District headquarters.
The strike has been called by the Rengma Naga frontal organizations
in Kohima District.
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January 3 |
Rh Raising, 'convenor' of the Steering Committee
of NSCN-IM said that in order to arrive at an amicable solution
for both the Nagas and GoI as agreed that GoI and Nagas will co-exist
as two entities and share sovereign power between the two entities.
Rh Raising stated that 'the historic Framework Agreement is the
first Indo-Naga political agreement that opens up an era of a
new relationship between the two' and added that the agreement
is the legacy of both NSCN-IM and GoI.
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January 4 |
Two NNC-NA militant identified as 'private' Joel
Zeliang and Ghoikhu Swu were arrested in Dimapur for extortion.
An NSCN-R militant identified as Angukavi Yepthomi
was arrested for extorting money from new Market area in Dimapur.
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January 5 |
Six militants including two NSCN-K and four NSCN-KN
militants were arrested at Meluri town in Phek District. SFs also
recovered one carbine machine gun (CMG), two pistols, ammunition
of various calibers and one hand grenade along with various incriminating
documents. According to authorities, the arrested militants were
involved in extortion and threatening local population.
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January 8 |
Nagaland CM appealed to NSCN-K to restart the
peace process with GoI. He stated that had dispatched a letter
to the Myanmar-based NSCN-K leadership appealing to them to re-consider
their stand, revisit the ceasefire agreement with GoI. NSCN-K
had abrogated the cease fire agreement in March 2015.
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January 12 |
AR arrested an arms dealer from Burma camp in
Dimapur and recovered a .22 pistol. The dealer was identified
as Neiwelhi Rume.
AR arrested NSCN-K militant Mhonthung Tungie in
Wokha town in Wokha District.
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January 13 |
AR arrested two individuals in Tethizu Hanging
Bridge in Kiphire District. One .22 Rifle, one magazine and live
rounds were recovered from the arrested individuals.
Two suspected arms dealers were arrested a joint
operation in Blue Hill Station, Dimapur. One .22 mm Pistol, one
magazine, live ammunition, one detonator, two Gelatin sticks and
one Safety fuse were recovered.
EC has asked AR to increase its presence in the
1643-km-long Indo-Myanmar border to prevent Indian militants based
in Myanmar from sneaking across the border and creating disturbance
in poll-bound Nagaland. Nagaland CEO also stated that the inter-state
and inter-District borders have been tightened to ensure a peaceful
election which is due next month. The CEO added that GoI is sending
276 companies of additional CPMF for poll duty of which about
40 to 50 companies are scheduled to arrive in about three to four
weeks.
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January 13 |
The Union Government has asked the four states
that share unfenced border with Myanmar to distribute "border
pass" to all the residents living within 16 km from the boundary
line. It has also asked the governments of Arunachal Pradesh,
Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram to enroll the border residents under
Aadhaar (unique identity card) on war footing.
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January 16 |
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed security
situation in the North-eastern States. According to official data,
the security situation in the region has improved and insurgency-related
incidents have gone down by 85 per cent in 2017 as compared to
2000. According to the data, there were 308 insurgency-related
incidents in 2017, the lowest since 1997.
In 2000, 1,963 insurgency-related incidents had
taken place in the Northeast. Also, the death toll of security
personnel and civilians was lowest last year when 12 security
forces personnel and 37 civilians were killed. The number of cases
of kidnapping or abduction also went down by 40 per cent as 168
incidents were reported in 2016, which came down to 102 in 2017.
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January 18 |
Dimapur Police arrested a suspected extortionist
identified as Atovi Aye for allegedly extorting from truck drivers
from Khushabill village in Dimapur.
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January 19 |
Two NSCN-IM militants were arrested near Aoyimiti
village junction Dimapur for abducting a trader. The arrested
militants have been identified as Toki Achumi and Khetoho Jakhalu.
The militant abducted the trader identified as Subash Kumar Jain
from MP road in Dimapur and he was later released on the same
day at Purana Bazar in Dimapur.
UMHA is considering creating a 29-battalion India-Myanmar
Border Force from AR and ITBP to curtail smuggling, gun running
and insurgent activities. The new force will patrol right up to
the border. Currently, the 46-battalion strong AR guards the border
but patrols up to 500 meters from the so-called zero line, which
leaves the border partly porous. AR will be paired with 4 battalions
from ITBP to form the new force, with ITBP in charge. This will
result in ITBP not only patroling the 3,488-km LAC with China
but also the border with Myanmar.
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January 22 |
UNLFW an umbrella group of rebel groups on January
22 called for a total boycott of Republic Day celebrations. Khango
Konyak, the newly appointed 'chairman' of UNLFW, in a statement
said '(We want) a 24-hour total shutdown on January 26 and to
engage concerted refusal by not attending or gathering at any
governmental offices or public places within 24 hours of that
day, except some emergency services.
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January 23 |
NSCN-IM opposed the Assembly elections in Nagaland
slated for February 27, saying it will be a serious obstacle towards
finding an early political solution to the Naga problem. NSCN-IM
in a statement said that they are committed to an early negotiated
political settlement, but the election is "bound to undermine"
the progress of the ongoing talks between them and the Centre.
They also said that 'the decision taken by GoI Election Commission
to hold election is bound to undermine the progress of the ongoing
talks and become a serious obstacle towards finding an early political
solution'. On January 18, the Election Commission announced that
elections to the 60-member Assembly would be conducted on February
27.
NMA a civil society group urged political parties
not to contest the February 27 Nagaland Assembly polls and demanded
a solution to the insurgency problem first.
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January 23 |
AR and NIA in a joint operation arrested three
militants of NSCN-KN from Zubsa in Kohima District. The arrested
militants were identified as 'brigadier' Aheto H Chophy, Witti
Marak and Mughahoto Sumi.Aheto H Chophy was wanted in a case for
clandestinely acquiring weapons and ammunition belonging to Nagaland
Police and for insurgent violence.
Between 2000 and 2012 as 'brigadier' Aheto H Chophy
had bought 75 weapons of various types, 62 magazines and 26,098
assorted ammunitions along with three bayonets from a Police official.
Type-56 rifle, 2 pistols, 176 rounds of ammunition and INR 1,32,320
were recovered from the arrested militants.
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January 28 |
NSCN-IM issued a declaration demanding solution
to the insurgency issue before the Assembly elections. Currently
GoI and NSCN-IM are conducting talks. The rebel group had said
earlier that the elections will create serious obstacles for the
peace process.
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January 29 |
All political parties in Nagaland signed a joint
declaration, refusing to issue tickets or file nominations for
the Assembly elections scheduled for February 27. . The declaration
came following a crucial meeting in state capital Kohima, between
the Naga tribal civil society groups, who have been pressing upon
the Centre to find a solution to the vexed peace process before
the elections.
NSCN-IM convener' of 'steering committee' Rh
Raising reaffirmed to cling to the 'Framework Agreement' and stand
by it in 'all weathers'. . He also added that 'Framework Agreement
was officially signed between and NSCN-IM as two entities on August
3, 2015, which recognizes the sovereign right, the unique history
and identity of the Nagas and the land of the Nagas'. He also
added that India and the Nagas will coexist as two entities and
share sovereign power.
CCNTHCO stated that 'We on behalf of all the
political parties and the intending candidates have, in compliance
with the wishes of the people, decided not to go ahead with the
issuance of party tickets or filing of nominations'.
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January 30 |
NSCN-K militant identified as A. Konyak from Kohima.
He was a 'kilonser' (minister) of the militant group. The arrested
militant was reportedly involved in extortion activities.
CCNTHCO a joint front of tribal and civil organisations
in the state has called for called for a State-wide general strike.
CCNTHCO has been demanding the postponement of State Assembly
elections until finding peaceful solution to the ongoing talks
between GoI and NSCN-IM.
A civilian was abducted by NSCN-R militants from
unspecified location.
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January 31 |
A civilian abducted on January 30 was rescued
and five militants of NSCN-R were arrested from Ayomiti village
area in Dimapur District. The militants have been identified as
'lieutenant colonel' Khoto, 'major' Rikhum, 'major' Athsong Chang',
'captain' John Pomei and 'corporal' Shitmong. Two pistols, two
magazines and five rounds of ammunition were recovered from the
arrested militants.
AR arrested a NNC-NA militant in Chumukedima
in Dimapur. he arrested militant was identified as Meyitipa Yaden
Ao. The arrested militant was involved in extortion.
NNC militants were arrested at DC chowk area
in Dimapur District. The arrested militants were identified as
Mar Longkumar and Moatumsu Jamir.
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February 2 |
NSCN-IM 'CAO' shot dead by unidentified assailants
at Jalukie town in Peren District. He was the 'CAO' of NSCN-IM's
'Zeliangrong' region.
SFs recovered a pistol, a magazine and three
rounds of ammunition from the house of a militant of FGN-NA in
Mon District.
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February 4 |
NSCN-IM asserted that it fully supported the decision
of the Core Committee of CCNTHCO churches, tribal bodies on deciding
for solution to the Naga issue and hence not to go for election.
NSCN-IM also warned that any 'national worker' found defying the
decision of the Naga people will face serious consequences. The
statement also said 'We reiterate our stand that imposed election
is not acceptable to the Naga people'.
Major political parties the BJP, Congress, NPF,
NDPP, have made it clear that they would take part in the ensuing
Nagaland assembly elections.
Suspected NSCN-K identified as 'captain' Phuto
Konyak was arrested from Aboi town in Mon District.
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February 6 |
Police arrested an extortionist identified as
Lalan Sharma from Kohima. Documents of FGN, NSCN-IM, NSCN-K were
recovered from him.
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February 7 |
One individual was arrested with arms from Tenning
in Peren District. One pistol and eight live rounds were recovered
from the arrested individual, identified as Gaubeu Zeliang.
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February 8 |
NSCN-IM has clarified that they will not use 'force
or coercion' to make people boycott the upcoming election. NSCN-IM
was first to announce its call for 'solution before election',
which was later picked up by the larger Naga civil society.
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February 7 |
AR arrested three extortionists from GS Road and
Kalibari in Dimapur. The arrested individuals have been identified
as Rajendra Prasad Yadav, Suraj Jain and Paras Jain. Incriminating
documents including extortion notes and INR 553,710 were recovered
from the arrestees.
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February 9 |
SFs arrested an NSCN-KN militant identified as
Neingumelie from Themazie Colony in Kohima District.
GoI is learnt to have assured Naga groups, political
parties and armed organisations that all options are open, including
re-elections in Nagaland, whenever an accord is finalized with
NSCN-IM and other naga groups. Elections are expected to be held
on February 27 in the state and results will be declared on March
3.
GoI has also reportedly assured that militant
cadres may be absorbed after arriving at a solution. According
to an official, 'There are a few options that we are looking at
and we have sought an opinion from the rebel groups. One of them
is to raise an All Naga IrBN. at the disposal of the state but
the Centre can help fund and train them.
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February 10 |
MoS for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated that
GoI has revised stipend amount and fixed deposit for the surrendered
militants in Northeast. The new surrender scheme will come into
effect from April 2018. The monthly allowance would be increased
from INR 3,000 to INR 6,000. Moreover, the militants will be given
a relief amount of INR 400,000 which was earlier INR 1, 50,000.
Unidentified militant of unspecified affiliation
arrested from Khipre District. A pistol and ammunition was recovered
from the arrested militant
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February 11 |
MoS for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju stated that
Nagaland recorded 19 insurgency related incidents in 2017 in which
three civilians were killed.
According to UMHA insurgency incidents in north-east
declined by 63 per cent as compared to 2014 in and 36 per cent
compared to 2016 as the year 2017 witnessed the lowest number
of insurgency related incidents since 1997. There were 824 insurgency
related incidents in 2014, 574 incidents in 2015, 484 in 2016,
308 in 2017. Civilian casualties has also recorded a decrease
by 83 percent, from 212 in 2014 to 37 in 2017 while casualty rate
of SFs declined by 40 percent, from 20 in 2014 to 12 in 2017.
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February 12 |
NSCN-R militant identified as Isaka Awomi was
arrested from Naharbari in Dimapur District. An AK-56 rifle, rifle
with magazines, two .22 mm pistol with magazines and 50 and four
live rounds of AK-56 and .22 pistol were recovered from him.
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February 13 |
NIA summoned OSD to CM and two of his office staff
for questioning in connection with a case of alleged terror funding.
The case pertains to extortion attempts by NSCN-K, NSCN-IM and
NNC from 14 different government departments. Earlier on January
18, 2017, the NIA conducted searches in various government departments
in Nagaland and seized receipts that showed payments.
NIA stated that these seizures prima facie indicate
the connivance of these government organisations in funding various
underground organisations operating in Nagaland.' The departments
include Directorate of Information Technology, Directorate of
Soil and Water Conservation, Directorate of Irrigation, Directorate
of Rural Development, Directorate of Urban Development, PWD, Roads
and Buildings, and Directorate of Information and Public Relations.
In November, massive protests rocked Kohima after seven government
officials were reportedly arrested for funding underground groups,
called Naga National Political Groups, through taxation.
Spokesperson of MEA stated that it will continue
to support the peace process and that national reconciliation
in Myanmar will also benefit the north-eastern states. The spokesperson
stated that comprehensive peace and national reconciliation in
Myanmar will also be conducive for peace and prosperity in India's
north-eastern region. The statement came after two militant groups
in Myanmar MNSP and LDU signed the NCA and joined the peace process.
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February 15 |
AR arrested an NSCN-IM militant from Chekiye village
in Dimapur District. The militant was identified as Pukhato and
a .22 pistol with magazine and INR 17, 150 were recovered from
him.
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February 16 |
NPP candidate T Chalukumba, who is contesting
the February 27 assembly elections, escaped an attempt on his
life in Mokokchung District.
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February 17 |
A BJP candidate escaped a suspected
assassination attempt by unidentified assailants on February 17,
near Yimpang village in Wokha District. The assailants reportedly
first ambushed the convoy with machete and later resorted to firing.
Three people were also wounded in the incident. |
February 20 |
A BJP candidate escaped a suspected assassination
attempt by unidentified assailants near Yimpang village in Wokha
District. The assailants reportedly first ambushed the convoy
of the candidate with machete and later resorted to firing. Three
people were also wounded in the incident.
DC and District Electoral Officer Mokokchung,
Sachin Jaiswal, has promulgated prohibitory order under Section
144 CrPc at Longkhum village in Mokokching District. According
to an official bulletin, the prohibitory order was imposed in
view of the apprehension of the possible breach of peace and disturbance
of public tranquillity thereby vitiating the smooth conduct of
election in the village. Under the order, the assembly of five
or more persons and carrying of fire arms, stones, batons, explosive
materials or any such items are prohibited.
DC and DEO Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal, has promulgated
prohibitory order under Section 144 of CrPc at Longkhum village
in Mokokchung District. According to an official bulletin, the
prohibitory order was imposed in view of the apprehension of the
possible breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility
thereby vitiating the smooth conduct of election in the village.
Under the order, the assembly of five or more persons and carrying
of fire arms, stones, batons, explosive materials or any such
items are prohibited.
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February 19 |
UMHA report stated that seven states in the northeast
registered 308 militancy-related cases last year, down from 484
in 2016. The trend has been a downward one. In 2015, there were
574 insurgency-related cases reported while the year before that
registered a staggering 824 such incidents. Formation of UNLFW.
Nagaland registered 19 militancy related incidents.
Assam DGP stated that UNLFW has aided the revival
of ULFA-I, which now receives support from NSCN-K in Nagaland
and Arunachal Pradesh.
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February 21 |
SFs recovered a .22 rifle with magazine & live
rounds, one 12 bore double barrel gun, one 12 bore single barrel
gun with live rounds from Mount View Colony in Dimapur.
Mon District Magistrate issued an order on February
21 promulgating the prohibitory order under section 144 Crpc enforcing
night curfew for three months until May 21. The prohibitory order
has been issued for areas of the Indo-Myanmar border in the 3
km belt under Mon District.
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February 22 |
One individual was killed and another wounded
in poll related violence in Tuli in Mokokchung District. The incident
happened when supporters of a candidate pelted stones at the vehicle
in which supporters of rival candidate was travelling.
AR recovered one 9 mm country made carbine with
magazine, one 9 mm pistol with magazine, 14 live rounds and a
radio set from Lozaphemi village in Phek District.
PM while addressing an election rally in Tuensang
stated that GoI is working towards finding an honorable settlement
to the vexed Naga issue. PM stated that 'We are working to end
the political problems in Nagaland. I believe we'll be able to
hammer out a political solution to the Naga problem within the
next few months, which will be honorable and well-deserving for
the people of Nagaland'.
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February 24 |
Eight people were wounded, two with gunshot wounds
in an incident of pre poll violence at Chungtia in Mokokchung
District on February 24, reports Northeast Today. Mokokchung Superintendent
(SP) stated that two platoons of SFs were deployed at Chungtia
village and brought the situation under control. The SP also appealed
and warned the public not to spread rumors through social media
about election related matters. As per Police records more than
27 people have been arrested and one killed in poll related matters
under Mokokchung.
BSF troopers deployed in Zunheboto, Kiphire, Phek
and Kohima Districts are carrying out area domination, patrolling
and other operations to sanitize entire area of deployment for
smooth conduct of the election. According to BSF Commandant 'because
of alertness, active domination of the area and various preventive
measures by the BSF troops, there has been no any untoward incident
and peaceful environment has been created in these areas before
conduct of polling'.
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February 25 |
AR recovered one .22 mm pistol with
magazine and one live round. The recovery was made in Half Nagarjan
under Dimapur from the house of NSCN-R militant militant identified
as Kevise Zomi. |
March 1 |
An NSCN-K militant identified as Vepa Hekho was
arrested from Kohima District. The arrested militant was involved
in extortion from in Kohima.
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March 4 |
NSCN-IM militant identified as Tomomusu Yimchunger
was arrested from Phuvkiu-Pungro road in Kiphire District. Arms
and ammunition were recovered from the vehicle of the militant.
Myanmar has indefinitely deferred signing an
agreement with India to streamline the free movement of people
within 16 kilometers of Indo-Myanmar border. Myanmar sighted 'domestic
compulsions' for deferring to sign the agreement and asked more
time before the agreement is sealed. A senior government official
stated that 'Myanmar has been dragging its feet on the agreement.
They have asked for more time and are reluctant due to domestic
compulsions. They fear that if they sign the pact, the international
agreement will have to be adhered to'.
On January 3, the Union Cabinet had approved
the agreement between India and Myanmar on land border crossing
to enhance economic interaction between people of the two countries.
The Government of India (GoI) had asked Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland,
Manipur and Mizoram to distribute "border pass" to all the residents
living within 16 km from the border.
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March 5 |
AR arrested two illegal arms manufacturers from
general area Sungratsu, Chumukedima in Dimapur District.
AR arrested an unidentified individual and recovered
a pistol, magazine, ammunition & war like stores in Longleng Town
in Longleng District.
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March 6 |
Governor P.B Acharya stated that Naga political
issue would be resolved within six months. He added that inclusion
of Naga areas from Manipur, Assam and Myanmar to form a greater
Nagaland was a difficult task and might not be possible immediately.
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March 9 |
An arms dealer was arrested from Tuli Mokokchung
District. Four weapons and ammunition of varied calibre were recovered
from the arrested dealer.
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March 10 |
Two arms dealers were arrested from 4th mile in
Dimapur. A pistol, two double barrel guns and varied ammunition
were recovered from the arrested dealers.
NIA issued summons to former chief minister TR
Zeliang, asking him to appear before it in Delhi on March 13 in
connection with a probe on alleged "tax collection" and "extortion"
from government departments by banned Naga insurgent groups. Earlier
just before the elections in the state, NIA had summoned for questioning
three senior officials of CMO including his officer on special
duty (OSD) Ruokuovizo, and two public relation officers, Karibo
and Kuirang. According to NIA, former Nagaland CM Zeliang's name
has emerged while probing payments to NSCN-K. NIA probe has found
that S Khetoshe Sumi, 'finance in charge' of NSCN-K who was arrested
in 2017, was extorting money from state government officials.
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March 11 |
NSCN-K militant identified as 'deputy secretary'
Ukehtho Z Chopy was arrested from in general area jail colony
in Kohima.
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March 12 |
AR arrested a NSCN-K militant identified as 'major'
Kisheto Ayemi from Kohima District. AR added that the arrested
individual was involved in extortion.
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March 15 |
AR arrested an NSCN-K militant identified as Thang
Khomang from Medziphema in Dimapur. A .22 mm Pistol along with
magazine was recovered from him.
GoI prepared to go ahead with signing of the Naga
peace agreement without NSCN-K if the outfit does not join the
peace process soon. Sources said that the Government is still
willing to accommodate NSCN-K but if the outfit does not join
the process soon, it would not be possible to wait for the outfit
for an indefinite period.
Sources also stated that even if NSCN-K stays
out of the peace process, it would not have much of an impact
in the process as almost all the other outfits are talking with
the Government. The civil society of Nagaland has also extended
full support to the talks.
According to UMHA talks with NSCN-IM and the coordination
committee of six other militant outfits of Nagaland are progressing
well and the Government is hopeful that the final agreement would
be signed soon.
Additionally, as per the circumstantial evidence
available with intelligence agencies, the frequency of meetings
between the militant groups having bases in Myanmar and Chinese
agencies increased in recent times.
According to UMHA officials, a reason for NSCN-K
not responding to call for peace talks could be that it is under
the influence of the Chinese agencies. The security agencies of
India are of the view that most of the militant groups of North
East, who have bases in Myanmar, are under the influence of the
Chinese agencies. Sources also added that in recent years, the
NSCN(K) witnessed several splits and at present, most of the senior
leaders of the outfit are of Myanmar origin. An official stated
that 'such leaders want that the Naga inhabited areas of India
and Myanmar should be together, which is not possible. They must
understand that India and Myanmar are two separate sovereign countries
and amalgamation of the Naga inhabited areas of both the countries
would never be possible'.
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March 16 |
AR arrested an individual with illegal weapons
in Pimla village of Dimapur District. The recovered weapons included
one .22 rifle with magazine, 27 live rounds of .22 rifle, 8 FCC
.22 rifle, 3 FCC 12 bore rifle, and around 100 gram of explosives.
The arrested individual was identified as Vighoto Kiba.
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March 18 |
Former Nagaland Chief Minister, T.R. Zeliang has
denied any involvement in alleged siphoning of Government funds
to any militant outfit. He made this assertion while making a
written submission before NIA. NIA has summoned Zeliang in a case
related to siphoning of Government funds to NSCN-K.
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March 20 |
NSCN-K leader Isak Sumi stated that 'peace can
be possible only when all the conflicting parties genuinely aspire'.
He also stated that 'NSCN-K has never been averse to peace or
peaceful approach of resolving the issue'.
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March 21 |
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju
that new rehabilitation policy for surrendered militants in the
Northeast with almost doubled stipend will come into force from
April. The monthly stipend for a surrendered militant has been
revised from INR 3,500 to INR 6,000 and the one-time grant from
INR 1,50,000 to INR 4,00,000.
More incentives have been added for the weapons
surrendered. A surrender-cum-rehabilitation scheme for the Northeast
militants is in force since April 1998. Many, however, said the
stipend offered under the scheme needed revision as cadres of
many outfits were resorting to crimes like extortion as the amount
offered by the government had not been revised for years. An official
statement said 'A surrender-cum-rehabilitation scheme for the
Northeast militants is in force since April 1998. Many, however,
said the stipend offered under the scheme needed revision as cadres
of many outfits were resorting to crimes like extortion as the
amount offered by the government had not been revised for years'.
The statement also said that Assam has spend about
INR 75 million for militant rehabilitation while Manipur spend
INR 11.9 million and Tripura 11.8 million Militants who have signed
cease fire agreements have demanded that the stipend be increased
to cater to rising prices and prevent youths from returning to
militancy. Number of surrendered militants in north east has reduced
from 1,195 in 2012 to 130 in 2017. The statement said at least
640 militants surrendered in 2013, followed by 965 in 2014, 143
in 2015, 267 in 2016 and three till February 2018.
UMHA is planning to create a separate Central
fund for security related provisions and even for constructing
the requisite police infrastructure and to get their forces trained
to handle the local crime situation. A source in UMHA added that
'We will also give them training with weapons and intelligence
gathering'. He also added that 'Local crime must be handled and
citizens must engage with the local police for their grievances.
Not only it infuses a sense of normalcy, the local police also
get engaged in vital intelligence gathering to aid security forces.
It gets further teeth to handle criminals and miscreants to ensure
'business as usual', eventually leading to big infrastructure
projects, roads and connectivity networks and crime-free inter
region passage to boost tourism'.
According to government sources, 'The MHA feels
that the para-military and other special forces deployed in the
region can be engaged exclusively in intelligence gathering against
terror modules, patrolling the borders and for special operations
other than local crime and maintaining law and order in North
Eastern States'.
According to sources in government the idea to
engage the local police is encouraged by its recent experiences
in Manipur and Assam. A source stated that 'In Manipur, the abductions
have come down drastically since we started engaging the local
police to handle it. In Assam too, the violent incidents have
come down and we're now laying our focus on other States like
Arunachal, Mizoram and Nagaland to tackle crimes of cross-border
infiltration as the para-forces can check on the borders, but
those who still sneak in can only be identified and caught with
local intelligence gathered by State cops'.
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March 22 |
A non naga business man identified as Joy Chandra
was shot and wounded by two unidentified assailants at Nagarjan
area in Dimapur. Police recovered one empty shell of .22 pistol
from the incident scene.
An NSCN-K militant identified as Mhasibeituo Moses
Yhome was arrested by Security Forces from Kohima. A lap top,
INR 35, 910 and 42 extortion notes were recovered from the arrested
militant.
NTC a conglomerate of Naga tribes urged the GoI
to restore ceasefire agreement with NSCN-K and initiate political
negotiation to bring all NNPGs to negotiating the table. The NTC
also said that the latest statement of the NSCN-K which said that
the outfit is 'not averse to peace' is a positive gesture.
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March 23 |
A restaurant owner identified as Rekha Das was
shot and wounded by unidentified assailants on March 23, at Nepali
Basti in Dimapur.
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March 25 |
NIA has arrested 3 more Nagaland state government
officials in connection with an investigation pertaining to monetary
collection on behalf of NSCN-K. The arrested officials included
a Director of the Department of Agriculture, an Executive Engineer
of the Department of Rural Development and a Divisional Accounts
Officer of the Department of Urban Development. According to an
official release, the officials face charges of 'providing substantial
amount to NSCN (K) by way of contributing Government funds'.
The release also said that the officials had also
paid huge amounts of money to various other Naga National Political
Groups during 2012-2016. The arrest of the three officials and
others before them began after the NIA arrested two NSCN-K cadres
in 2016 which subsequently resulted in a paper trail. As per the
release, the NIA had arrested NSCN-K cadres - S. Khetoshe Sumi,
'finance-in-Charge of Kohima and Dimapur" and another militant
identified as Victo Swu.
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March 26 |
To check terror financing in the North-East, GoI
has ordered an inquiry by NIA. GoI has also firmed up plans to
enhance the operational capability of Border Guarding Force and
address the connectivity issues by constructing helipads along
Indo-Myanmar border. New Company Operating Bases (COBs) are also
being planned to be set up closer to Indo-Myanmar border..
The insurgency related civilian casualties declined
in all states except in Assam where it increased from nine in
2015 to 29 in 2016. Additionally, the number of abductions also
decreased in the region from 267 in 2015 to 168 in 2016. Counter
Insurgency operations led to the killing of 87 militants, arrest
of 1202 and recovery of 605 arms in 2016 in the region.
Five NSCN-IM militants arrested from Itangki,
Athibung in Peren District. The militants were arrested for illegal
procession of weapons. The arrested militants have been identified
as 'major' Hanger Walling, 'lieutenant' Isak Sumi, 'private' Wishing
Awoishinh and Kheka Sumi. Two 12 bore rifles, one .22 mm rifle,
16 live rounds of 12 bore rifle, 37 live rounds of .22 mm rifle
and six detonators were recovered from the arrested militants.
Five NSCN-IM militants arrested from Itangki,
Athibung in Peren District. The militants were arrested for illegal
procession of weapons. The arrested militants have been identified
as 'major' Hanger Walling, 'lieutenant' Isak Sumi, 'private' Wishing
Awoishinh and Kheka Sumi. Two 12 bore rifles, one .22 mm rifle,
16 live rounds of 12 bore rifle, 37 live rounds of .22 mm rifle
and six detonators were recovered from the arrested militants.
Two NSCN-K militant identified as 'sergeant' Wangnao
Takhe (Wangyah), 'corporal' Khaopa Konyak , Hongshai Konyak and
Achae Konyak were arrested during a search operation at Aboi Chenmoho
junction in Mon District. A 7.65 mm pistol, one .22 Pistol, seven
live rounds 7.65mm, five live rounds .22, INR 4,52,940 were recovered
from the arrested militants.
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March 29 |
A militant of NSCN-KN identified as 'private'
Mosia was arrested from Athibung in Kohima District. Four extortion
slips and INR 2,000 were recovered from him.
An individual was arrested for extortion from
Dimapur's Dhobinala area. The arrested individual has been identified
as Pukhato Kiba. A .22 pistol with magazine, one .22 live round
and INR 3,915 were recovered from him.
RNPO the apex body of the Rongmei tribe living
in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland expressed its 'gratitude' to NSCN-IM)
for recognising Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei tribes as separate
communities. The organisation said clubbing of these tribes together
as a single tribe with the nomenclature Zeliangrong for so long
had created confusion and had also suppressed their right to assert
their separate identities.
ZUF condemned the alleged high handed decision
of the NSCN-IM for trifurcation of Zeliangrong into separate communities
Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei in its meeting held on March, 23.
Working committee of NNPG currently negotiating
with the GoI took a serious note of defection of national workers
among NNPGs and held an emergency meeting in Delhi to discuss
the issue. In a statement later issued to the media WC convener,
N Kitovi Zhimomi, and four co- conveners, Wangtin Naga, Zhopra
Vero, Kiumukum and Z Hozheto Chophy appealed to NNPG workers to
recommit and rededicate themselves to whichever NNPG they were
affiliated and owe allegiance to.
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April 1 |
NSCN-R militant identified as 'corporal' Mankub
Phom and three civilians were arrested for procession of illegal
arms and ammunition from Longleng in Mokokchung District. The
arrested civilians have been identified as Taushong Phom, Nganom
Phom and and Phamugee. Nine muzzle loading rifles, one 12 bore
rifle, one .22 rifle and pistol with magazines, ten live AK-47
rounds, 12 live 12 bore rounds, 46 live .22 rounds, 27 live 7.35
rounds, 50 grams gun powder, brown sugar and opium worth INR 1,15,000
and INR 30, 742 were recovered from the arrested individuals.
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April 4 |
NSCN-K OGW identified as Nokpho Konyak was arrested
from Chenmoho in Mon District. The arrested OGW was carrying opium
strips for militants of NSCN-K.
One individual was arrested with illegal arms
and ammunition from Chandmari Colony in Kohima District. A 7.65
Pistol, one 7.65 Revolver, three 7.65 live rounds one magazine
and tools for weapon repair and documents were recovered from
him.
Move by NSCN-IM to recognise Zeme, Liangmai and
Rongmei as separate tribes, who were earlier clubbed together
as Zeliangrong Is being opposed, as Zeliangrong public consultative
meeting expressing its opposition to the move.
Zeliangrong public consultative meeting held
on April 3 at Zeliangrong Baudi Hall, Jalukie Peren district adopted
five-point resolution, signed by Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) president,
Athuan Abonmai; All Zeliangrong Students' Union president, Nchahing
Kompoing and Zeliangrong Youth Front president, Titus Kamei. They
stated that NSCN-IM decision to trifurcate the three tribes without
prior consent of the people was completely contradictory to "Zeliangrong
Tribe" as recognised by the 'naga nation in all platforms.' The
meeting also demanded a rollback of NSCN-IM decision by April
30, 2018.
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April 7 |
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju
on stated that NSCN-IM has dropped the "sovereignty" issue and
the talks are going on within the framework of the Constitution.
He also added that the Framework Agreement is for "tangible solution"
to the protracted Naga political problem, without causing any
adverse impact on States adjoining Nagaland.
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April 8 |
NSCN-IM flayed Union Minister of State for Home
Kiren Rijiju for making statements on its ongoing negotiation
with the GoI. NSCN-IM stated that the Minister was 'incompetent'
" to comment about the peace talks.
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April 9 |
SFs arrested a suspected extortionist near Kukidolong
in Dimapur District. SFs arrested the extortionist during a vehicle
check and recovered extortion money of INR 1,27,500. Extortion
slips of NSCN-K, NSCN-R, NNC-NA were recovered.
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April 10 |
MoS Kiren Rijiju stated denied giving any statement
regarding negotiations with NSCN-IM. He stated that ' I have not
used any words except that territorial integrity of all States
would be maintained'.
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April 11 |
According to UMHA report due to cooperation from
Bangladesh and Myanmar, activities of IIGs have been contained.
The report also stated that. In order to enhance the operational
capability of the border guarding force and address connectivity
issues, a border infrastructure project involving construction
of roads and helipads along the Indo Myanmar border is being planned.
New COB are also being planned to be set up closer to the Indo-Myanmar
border. Along Indo-Myanmar border, 10 kilometer fencing between
Border Post No. 79-81 at Moreh has been approved at INR 359.9
Million. A fencing of approximately four km has been completed
and an amount of INR 224.1 Million. Along 1643 Kilometre border
with Myanmar, 1,472 km has been demarcated.
According to the UMHA report, there are only two
un-demarcated portions along the Indo-Myanmar border: Lohit sub-sector
of Arunachal Pradesh - 136 kilometeres and Kabaw Valley in Manipur
- 35 kilometeres, border fencing between boundary pillar No. 79
and No. 81 in Moreh.
SSB According to the UMHA report, there are only
two un-demarcated portions along the Indo-Myanmar border: Lohit
sub-sector of Arunachal Pradesh - 136 kilometeres and Kabaw Valley
in Manipur - 35 kilometeres, border fencing between boundary pillar
No. 79 and No. 81 in Moreh. The ITBP has established 173 BOPs
along the Indo-China border, said the report.
GoI has approved of construction of 313 km border
road at a cost of Rs 1,259 crore in Assam along the Indo-Bhutan
border. The construction work has not yet started due to pending
land acquisition.
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April 12 |
SFs recovered including 12 Bore Rifles, Muzzle
loaded Rifles, live rounds of 9mm pistol & .22 mm, .22 empty cases
and a crude bomb after launching a search operation at Upper Mt
Tiyi Colony in Wokha District
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April 16 |
NSCN-IM in pursuant to the tribe recognition by
its government, has issued an order informing that six tribes
shall be affiliated to all Naga apex and frontal organizations.
The six tribes recognized by NSCN-IM are Khoibu, Aimol, Zeme,
Liangmai, Rongmei and Ollo.
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April 20 |
GoI has extended ceasefire agreement with NSCN-R
for an year, with effect from April 28, 2018 till April 27, 2019.
. According to a MHA statement, the agreement was signed on April
19, 2018 by Satyendra Garg, joint secretary of MHA and Viniho
Kiho Swu, co-supervisor and Toshi Longkumer, member on behalf
of NSCN-R.
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April 21 |
A militant of NSCN-IM was arrested from Khekiho
in Dimapur District. The arrested militant has been identified
as P Renthungo Odyuo who is the 'under secretary' of NSCN-IM.
Cash receipt books, and other incriminating evidences were recovered
from the arrestee.
Two NSCN-R militants were arrested from a hotel
in Eros Lane in Dimapur. The arrested militants were identified
as Phumthyan Puimi, Abi Kinny and Kinito Kinnimi. One pistol,
with magazine, six live rounds extortion booklets of shop tax,
booklet of shop tax receipt, booklet of vehicle tax receipt and
INR 15, 240 were recovered from the arrested militants.
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April 22
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A truck driver identified as Tula Ram Bura Gohain
and his helper identified as Adman Surin were abducted by unidentified
assailants near New Helipong village under Tuensang District.
Dimapur Police arrested an extortionist identified as Lukheto
Chophy while he was extorting money from truck drivers in Dimapur
District.
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April 23
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GoI has revised the surrender-cum-rehabilitation
policy of militants in the northeastern states with effect from
April 1. The grant for surrendered militants has been raised to
INR 4,00,000 from INR 1,00,000 and the monthly stipend to INR
6,000 from INR 3,500 for three years. According to UMHA official,
revised policy also includes provisions for vocational training,
funds for construction of rehabilitation camps and compulsory
Aadhaar biometric registration of surrenderees. The surrender-cum-rehabilitation
policy in the Northeast has been implemented since 1998. Under
the revised SRE in the region, ex gratia for civilians killed
has been doubled to INR 1,00,000 and for Police personnel it has
been increased to two million from INR 3,00,000. For Police personnel
who suffer from permanent disability the ex gratia has been increased
from INR 75,000 to INR 3,00,000. Additionally, the salary for
home guards has been increased from INR 4,500 to INR 6,000. Moreover,
honorarium for village defence guards doubled to INR 3,000.
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April 24
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A militant of NSCN-IM was arrested from an unspecified
location
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April 25
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A militant of NSCN-K was arrested from an unspecified
location. Weapons recovered included a pistol, an AK 47 rifle
and atleast four country made guns.
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April 26
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OTUD Dimapur staged a protest outside the office
of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) depot at Kevijau Colony in
Dimapur District demanding safe and unconditional release of a
driver and helper.
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April 28
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NSCN-KN militnat was arrested from Mon District.
The militant has been identified as Noktat Konyak. Extortion notes
and thret letters were recovered from the arrested militant. NSCN-K
militant identified as Nikato Yeptho was arrested from Old Natha,
Zunheboto District. About 25 extortion letters and INR 19000 were
recovered from the arrestee.
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April 30 |
Three NSCN-K militants were arrested from Purana
Bazar & Green Park 4th Mile in Dimapur District. The arrested
individuals were identified as Eska Chisi, Kito Chisi and Kheio
Sema. A .22mm Rifle, .32mm pistol, live rounds and INR 1,01,922
were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May 1 |
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju
said that AFSPA will continue in Nagaland as it is a "special
case" and the "peace agreement" hasn't been finalized. Apart from
eight police stations in Arunachal Pradesh, where ASFPA continues
to be imposed, Nagaland, Manipur and Assam are the only three
States in the North East that continue to be under AFSPA. Last
year, the Home Ministry gave up its power and asked the Assam
government to take a decision on continuing AFSPA in the State.
The Union Minister stated that 'revocation of AFSPA in Meghalaya
is definitely related to improvement of the security scenario
in the NE. AFSPA is imposed both by the State and the Centre.
It was withdrawn by Tripura (in 2015). It is a joint effort by
the State government and the Centre. Security is a subject where
both the Centre and the State should come together without any
politics. In Assam also the situation has improved, that is why
the Home Ministry withdrew it but it is imposed by the State government.
Nagaland is a special case�the peace agreement has not come about
yet. There are many underground factions as well. There are issues
like rivalry among different factions�I cannot say about the future
policy'.
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May 3 |
Assam Rifles arrested three NSCN-IM militants
from a house in 5th Mile in Dimapur. The arrested militants have
been identified as 'second lieutenant' Wungbam Zimik, 'sergeant
major' Lamnei Kon and 'lance corporal' Leli Mao. Threee firearms
including one 9mm pistol with magazine, one .32 pistol with magazine,
two rounds of 9mm ammunition, two rounds of .32 ammunition, one
bullet AK-47, eight mobiles and three pairs of combat clothes
were recovered from the arrested militants.
A truck driver and his helper who were abducted
on April 22 from New Helipong village under Tuensang District
were safely released. Earlier on April 30 Kohima Petroleum Dealers'
Association, Dimapur Petroleum Dealers' Association, Nagaland
Tanker Transport Association and Oil Tanker Drivers' Union - had
called an indefinite closure of all oil pumps and oil transportation
activities in Nagaland after the expiry of the deadline they set
for the release of the driver, Tularam Buragohain, and handyman
Adman Surin.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stated that
was no deadline for finding a solution to the decades-old insurgency
problem. Rio also said the AFSPA which empowers security forces
to conduct operations, arrest anyone, anywhere, without prior
notice, should be removed from everywhere, but the controversial
law was still in force in Nagaland as the situation in the state
was still not conducive. Asked about the possibilities of raising
objections by some neighbouring states due to the demand of integration
of Naga inhabited areas, the chief minister said, "We don't want
to talk about conflict and focus is on to co-exist".
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May 5 |
Two militants of NSCN-IM and NNC were arrested
in separate incidents from Khermahal, Dimapur Golaghat road and
Burma camp Dimapur District. Incriminating documents and illegal
weapons were recovered from the arrested militants
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May 11 |
A militant of NNC-NA was arrested near Don Bosco
Higher Secondary School, Kohima. At least 119 extortion slips
were recovered from the arrested militant.
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May 13 |
Two persons identified as Zhovi Weo and Unit Gogoi
were arrested from Chumkedima in Dimapur District for possessing
one .22 pistol with magazine and one .22 caliber live round.
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May 14 |
Dimapur Police arrested an individual identified
as Himato Yepthomi while issuing extortion slips of NSCN-K to
establishments at New Market area in Dimapur.
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May 17 |
AR arrested two NSCN-K militants from in Metro
Hospital area in Dimapur District. The arrested militants have
been identified as N Vitoshe Zhimomi alias Jordan and Kiyezhe
Chophy. Atleast 15 NSCN-K extortion letters 50 .22 mm live ammunition,
38 numbers of 12 bore live ammunition, three mobile phones and
INR 4000 was recovered from the militants.
Dimapur Police arrested two extortionists from
Gorapatti area near New Field Check Gate while they were demanding
money from truckers
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May 18 &19
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Two NSCN-K militants were arrested in separate
incidents from from Tin patti in Kohima District and Jharnapani
in Dimapur District. . A loaded pistol and extortion slips were
recovered from the arrested militants.
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May 24 |
NSCN-IM had issued a circular demanding 'house
tax' from the Zeme Naga residents of Dima Hasao District. NSCN-IM
circular, signed by Keyinzang Ndang, the 'secretary' of the Asalu
Zeliangrong region, on May 24 warned all chairmen of wards/villages
of the region to submit the "tax" to its office at Jalukie in
Nagaland on or before June 25.
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May 25 |
Two individuals identified as Nyanbemo and Hanjilo
Nyanbemo and Hanjilo. Four grenades, eight live catridges and
other contraband items were recovered from the militants.
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May 29 |
UMHA has formulated has introduced a new surrender
policy to lure away militants from joining militancy in North
east region. The policy has proposed a fixed deposit of INR 4,00,000
and monthly stipend of INR6,000 to those who surrendered and an
extra incentive for those with weapons. Stipend would be paid
in the bank account and fixed deposit would be handed over to
the surrendered militant only after sighing of the memorandum
of settlement (MoS) with respective militant outfits. UMHA also
clarified that if surrendered militant is found to have been indulging
in any criminal activities before the signing of MoU, the surrendered
militant will forfeit his fixed deposit. Earlier surrender militants
were given a stipend of INR 3,000 and one time grant of INR 3,00,000.
UMHA has also decided to send the militants, seeking to surrender
without arms, to the State level screening committee which will
take a decision on accepting or rejecting the surrender. Informing
that there are nearly 3,500 surrendered militants who will be
benefited by new surrender policy in Assam, security sources said
that a 12-member group of Kuki militant outfit has also come forward
to surrender with six AK series rifles.
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June 3 |
NNPG s WC media cell said that the WC has decided
to suspend all negotiations "unless Government of India comes
clean on the question of 'haphazard actions' of its agencies.
Undermining the agreed principle signed on 17th Nov. 2017, between
the two entities." The NNPG move comes after Assam Rifles (AR)
troopers carried out a raid on June 2 at Jotsoma residence of
NNC parent body 'general secretary' and 'co-convenor' of the working
committee, V. Nagi, NNPGs expressed shock and said such actions
have once again raised the pertinent question as to why Nagas
cannot trust the GoI.
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June 5 |
One Assam Rifles jawan was seriously injured
another officer suffered minor injuries when suspected militants
attacked a Assam Rifles outpost at Lampong Shanghah village in
Mon district. The injured troopers included an Army major, on
deputation to Assam Rifles, and a rifleman identified as Modak.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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June 6 |
Twenty apex Naga tribal organisations along with
gaon burhas (village headman) of Nagaland have urged the working
committee of the Naga national political groups (NNPGs) to reconsider
their decision to suspend negotiations with the Centre in the
larger interest of the people.
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June 11 |
Acknowledging the appeal of the apex tribal bodies
and Gaon Buddas (village headman) of Nagaland, the WC of the NNPGs
has decided to resume the negotiation process with the Government
of India at the earliest. The tentative date for negotiations
was fixed for June 7. NNPGs WC media cell in a press note said
that the committee has decided to begin the next round of talks
in New Delhi.
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June 12 |
ENPO has reaffirmed the resolution on the demand
for 'Frontier Nagaland State' adopted at Tuensang Headquarters
on May 25, 2007. ENPO said the resolution was unanimously reaffirmed
at the special general session cum felicitation programme in honour
of 20 elected members held at town hall, Tuensang.
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June 13 |
NSCN-IM has strongly refuted the reports published
by some media houses, that it was responsible for banning Star
Cement in Nagaland.
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June 15 |
WC of NNPGs has clarified that established business
houses operating for years in local entrepreneurs' names will
no longer be exempted from 'taxation'. Taxation is a euphemism
to extortion carried out by militants. WC alleged that a large
numbers of "non-local entrepreneurs" continue to operate in the
name of indigenous Nagas, which has adversely affected the prospects
of genuine Naga youths from succeeding.
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June 17 |
At least three security personnel were killed
and around six injured in an ambush near Tenyak River, about two
kilometres away from Aboi town under Mon District. The deceased
have been identified as one Hawaldar Fateh Singh, Rifleman Sachin
Kumar both belonged to Assam Rifles and Hongnga Konyak belonging
to the 164 (Naga) Battalion of Territorial Army. NSCN-K claimed
responsibility for the attack, saying it was "a series of on-going
'Summer Offensives' to sanitise the land against the illegal deployment
of occupational Indian forces and to rein in their illegal activities,
provocative movements there by wrecking havoc, perpetrating terror
and disturbances of peace and tranquility in the Naga country."
United ULFA-I has claimed that it was part of the ambush along
with NSCN-K.
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