Incidents and Statements involving NSCN-K: 2017

Date

Nature of incident

January 2

NS

Sources in Assam Police said that at a time when majority of Karbi militant outfits were joining the peace process, PDCK was trying to spread its tentacles in the hill District. The source said that formed under the guidance of I.K. Songbijit, who was earlier the hardliner leader of NDFB-IKS, PDCK has reportedly launched a recruitment drive in the region. The source said, "Ever since the genocide of Adivasis in 2014, Songbijit got reportedly unpopular among the Bodos for his barbaric ways. Sidelined and pushed to Myanmar, the rebel leader formed PDCK with Karbi youths drawn from the NDFB faction." Many Karbi youths were recruited in the NDFB-IKS faction when Songbijit was heading it and Police suspect that these youths helped him to form the new outfit. According to the source, there are around 60 cadres under IK Songbijit in Myanmar training camps. The PDCK is talking about 'sovereignty' and it is backed by NSCN-K and ULFA-I, the source added.

Security was beefed up after a bomb threat to a bridge at Jirighat in Cachar District by militant groups. Ahead of the Assembly elections in Manipur, intelligence report said that the NSCN-IM or the NSCN-K might blast the Jirighat Bridge, which connects Assam and Manipur.

The ADGP, L R Bishnoi, said that Chinese intelligence agencies had been helping various insurgent groups of North Eastern India having bases in Myanmar. L R Bishnoi also claimed that the chief of ULFA-I, Paresh Barua had currently set up base in Ruili, a Chinese town in the Myanmar border. He said that Paresh Barua had drawn up plans to supply arms procured from Chinese agencies to smaller armed groups of the North-eastern region. "Chinese intelligences have been helping, directly or indirectly various insurgent groups of the North-eastern region that have their bases and hideouts inside Myanmar. These groups are under increasing influence of the Chinese agencies, and ULFA-I leader Paresh Barua is among those top leaders who have been in regular touch with the Chinese liaison office in Ruili on the China-Myanmar border," ADGP LR Bishnoi said.

Giving a break-up of the cadre strength of different North-eastern rebel groups in Myanmar, ADGP Bishnoi also said that while the NSCN-K had over 1,000 cadres there, PLA- a Manipuri group came second with over 250 men. "Taking into account at least ten North-eastern rebel groups having their bases and hideouts in Myanmar, there should be close to 2,500 militants from the region in that country. Of them NSCN-K alone has a little over 1,000 men, followed by around 260 of the PLA, 230 of the UNLF and a little over 200 of the ULFA-I," Bishnoi said. According to him, the strength of the NSCN-IM there would be between 80 and 120, NDFB-IKS about 160, KYKL, PREPAK and PREPAK-Pro around 10 each. "Two things that have been happening there is that while the rebel groups of the region work in close coordination, they get almost 100 per cent support from the local communities close to the Indo-Myanmar who belong to various Naga tribes. These villagers not only provide them food and shelter, but also guide them through the mountainous track," Bishnoi said.

The AR arrested one NSCN-K militant, identified as Velasayi (35) along with arms at Jail Colony in Kohima District. One point 22 mm pistol was recovered from the arrestee.

One militant of NSCN-K, identified as ''corporal'' Cheimang, was arrested from Mon Town in Mon District by AR. One .22 mm pistol along with ammunition and some other indoctrinatory documents were recovered from the arrested militant. According to PRO of AR, IGAR-N, the militant was involved in illegal ''tax collection'' for NSCN-K.

The UNC of Manipur opposed the fencing work between India and Myanmar and ''appealed to Nagas'' to jointly oppose it. The fencing work is on at remote Pangsha village in Nagaland's Tuensang District. The NSCN-IM, NSCN-K, ENPO and several other Nagaland based social organization had also opposed the move to fence the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland.

AR arrested one NSCN-K militant from Manyaksho village in Mon District. AR also recovered one pistol and three rounds from the arrested militant.

Police arrested three militants, during a series of search operations, from different locations across the State. The arrested militants belonged to UNLF, NSCN-K and NSCN-IM. Besides the militants, 58 other suspected persons were also detained and arms were recovered during the operations. These operations were conducted in Andro Kharam Leikai and Andro Bazar area in Imphal East District, Mahakabui Namching village in Senapati District, Dharmasala in Imphal West District, Kakching town in Kakching District and its surrounding areas, Pallel in Chandel District and Tuismi Bazar areas, and Kwakta in Bishnupur District. This drive was launched in order to foil any unwanted incident ahead of the Republic Day celebration (26th January).

The NIA conducted search operations at various Government offices in Nagaland that are believed to be funding underground terrorist organisations, including the NSCN-K. Earlier, one militant of NSCN-K identified as S. Khetoshe Sumi, who was arrested on July 31, 2016, revealed that different Government departments of the State pays illegal 'tax' to the militant groups. The NIA took over the investigation on August 17, 2016.

SFs arrested one linkman of NSCN-K militant, identified as Aham Konyak in Sivasagar District. SFs recovered one pistol, two live bullets and a mobile phone with SIM card of Nagaland from the arrestee.

NIA probe into institutionalized extortion rackets run by Naga militant groups in Nagaland has revealed that these militant formations were getting money allegedly from 14 State Government Departments. The news report names the Naga militant groups involved as the NSCN-K, NSCN-IM and NNC.

Sources said these Government Departments include the 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. "We have found documents that show that at least 14 Government Departments made regular payments to Naga groups, including NSCN-IM," an NIA officer said. "We have seized receipts that show payments of INR 2 crore. Further investigation is on."

Longkhim Town / Tuensang District

AR arrested one NSCN-K militant, identified as 'lieutenant' Yantril Sangtam from Longkhim Town in Tuensang District. An IED with a detonator, a reserve detonator and one .22 pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant.

NS

In a statement, NSCN-K said that it would boycott India's Republic day celebration on January 26 in 'all over Naga inhabited areas'.

An unidentified militant belonging to the NSCN-K was killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with the AR at Ozakho village in Longding District.

In a statement the ANSF accused the State Government of ignoring the safety and security of the people of insurgency-affected Tirap, Changlang and Longding District. ANSF mentioned about the activities of the NSCN-K and NSCN-IM in their statement. They further urged the UHM and Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju to intervene in the matter and take appropriate measures to stop skirmishes and bring back peace and normalcy in the area.

SFs arrested one militant of NSCN-K, identified as Soraisam Milan Singh (47), at Heirangoithong in Imphal West District.

Based on specific input, 5 AR in an operation, arrested two NSCN-K militants, identified as 'sergeant major' Ivuto Chophy and 'corporal' Kunovi, from Sumi Gate area in Zunheboto District. According to PRO of IGAR-N the arrested duo was indulging in extortion activities at Zunheboto town. PRO stated that, the cadres were in possession of an extortion note addressed to the engineer, Irrigation Department of Zunheboto.

The NSCN-K militant released a press statement over the issue of ULB election and the subsequent violence in the State and said that the State Government 'should pave way for people's interest'. It also condemned the State Government for the recent violence in the State over the issues of ULB election in their statement.

AR arrested a linkman identified as Alan Rai, who worked for both ULFA-I and NSCN-K, at Old Khamdo village in Changlang District. According to the AR source, the arrested linkman was involved in extortion cases and blank letters bearing names of ULFA-I and NSCN-K were recovered from his possession. During the interrogation, the linkman also revealed that he was helping these two militant groups for four years and had regular contact with the ''sergeant'' Rupam Asom of ULFA-I.

SFs arrested one cadre of NSCN-K militant, identified as Kangkam Haseng, from Burma camp near Ledo in Tinsukia District.

Reacting on the present situation and the ongoing bandh in the State, the NSCN-K made a statement. In the statement, the militant group stated that it is "highly perturbed" over the lengthy disruption of normal lives in the State of Nagaland and called for immediate resolution "which can be possible only if the incumbent leadership heed to the call of the people."

AR troopers arrested a NSCN-K militant, Pansai Pansa, from Wakka village in Longding District. One pistol, five live rounds of ammunition and four mobile phones were recovered.

AR troopers arrested a NSCN-K cadre, identified as Machow Ngaimong, from Mulong village in Changlang District.

AR killed one militant of NSCN-K, identified as Wahang Sumyen, at Lyangche village in Tirap District. A pistol and other war-like stores were also recovered from the killed militant.

SFs busted an organized set up for collection of extortion money and arrested one NSCN-K, identified as Tokuto Aye, near BOC in Kohima District.

AR busted an abandoned hideout of NSCN-K at Nogna village in Tirap District.

SFs busted an extortion racket of the NSCN-K and arrested two militants of the outfit, identified as Belin Lego and Dibya Koch and a link woman, identified as Moina Basumatary from the Kalapani Chapori area along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border under Sadiya Police Station in Tinsukia District. One AK- 47 rifle, 19 live ammunitions, one fired case, 14 rounds of. 22mm weapon, eight cell phones and SIM cards were also recovered from the arrested militants.

SFs arrested two unidentified militants of NSCN-K from Ligiripukhori area of Sivasagar District.

NS

Different Naga militant groups greeted the 'Naga people and its neighbors' before the 38th 'Naga Republic Day', which will be celebration on March 21. NNPG/ NNC-NA, NSCN-K and NSCN-R/ GPRN are the militant groups who sent statements in media about their 'celebration'.

Kalapani area of Dambuk / Lower Dibang Valley District/ Arunachal Pradesh

Police arrested three militants of NSCN-K, identified as Dagar Perme (30), Obang Lego (36) and Bobel Lego (32), after an encounter at Kalapani area of Dambuk in Lower Dibang Valley District. One automatic German made HK 33 Rifle along with one loaded magazine and 25 live rounds of AK 47 was recovered from the arrested militants. All these three militants were involved in several extortion cases.

Malo Pahar of Ledo / Tinsukia District/ Assam

AR arrested one militants of NSCN-K, identified as Narang Hakum (34) from Malo Pahar of Ledo in Tinsukia District. One 9 mm pistol and two live rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant. The militant was involved in extortions.

a forest in general area Asukhomi and Lizu Naghuto/ Zunheboto District

AR recovered cache of arms, ammunitions and "warlike stores" suspected to be hidden by the NSCN-K militants from a forest in general area Asukhomi and Lizu Naghuto in Zunheboto District. According to PRO of IGAR-N the recovered items included one 5.56 mm HK-33 Rifle with magazine, one 7.62 mm AK-56 Rifle with magazine and 66 live ammunitions and other warlike stores.

Laju village / Tirap District

AR arrested a NSCN-K cadre, Wanghu Rangshong, from Laju village in Tirap District.

Burma Camp / Dimapur District

NSCN-IM claimed that 32 Assam Rifles arrested its 'steering executive member', Zaremo Murry along with his wife and a lady 'helper' from his residence at Burma Camp in Dimapur District. A 'press note' from the 'MIP' of the NSCN-IM 'condemning' the act and further claimed that Murry was "falsely accused as a member of Khaplang group." "He was forcibly made to sign as a worker of NSCN-K. It may be noted that Zaremo joined the NSCN/GRPN in 2016 after discharging himself from NSCN-R," it informed.

Namtola area of Assam-Nagaland border / Charaideo District

One militant of the NSCN-K, identified as Nawang Konyak (38), was arrested by the Indian Army from Namtola area of Assam-Nagaland border in Charaideo District. A Chinese grenade, two bottle bombs, some fuse wires and two mobile phones and many other items were recovered from the arrested militant.

Lungwa village / Mon District

AR arrested two militants of the NSCN-K, identified as 'sergeant' Wangchatt and 'corporal' Nokwang, during a search operation at Lungwa village in Mon District. Two pistols, one radio set and assorted ammunition were recovered from the arrested militants.

General area of Pungro Junction / Kiphire District

AR arrested one militant of NSCN-K, identified as Rolise (21) in general area Pungro Junction in Kiphire District. One Pistol, magazine and 4 live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant.

Karong / Senapati District

Four women and a class 10 boy were arrested by the 34 AR from an Imphal bound-passenger bus at Karong on the Imphal-Dimapur road in Senapati District. Police sources informed that one of the arrested women is reported to be the wife of the NSCN-K's 'western military supervisor', 'Lieutenant General' Nikki Sumi, and the boy his son. The five were arrested by the 34 AR while travelling from Dimapur to Imphal in the passenger bus, the Police said, adding that INR 1, 85 million in cash was also seized from their possession.

Lazu village / Tirap District

SFs arrested a militant of the NSCN-K, 'second lieutenant' Kijen Rongshong, from Lazu village of Tirap District. The arrested militant was allegedly involved in an attack on SF and also involved in extortion activities, according to an Army release.

Tizit area / Mon District

AR arrested two militants of NSCN-K, identified as Nyanei Konyak (44) and Lemnyei Konyak (43), from Tizit area under Mon District. A sum of INR 198,000 was also recovered from the arrested militants.

A cadre of NSCN-K, identified as 'lieutenant' Vechita Vero (38) was arrested by the AR at Hebron Colony in Phek District on April 16 along with one 7.65mm pistol, live rounds and extortion slips.

AR arrested two militants of NSCN-K, identified as Toshi Kamzuk (28) and Samaho Sumi (23), from Tuensang District. Two .22 mm pistols with magazine and INR 30,320 in cash were also recovered from the arrested militants.

One militant of NSCN-K, identified as Yitelmpa Yaden alias Alemba was arrested by AR at Pungro road junction in Kiphire District.

NS

A top official source of Assam Police informed that the internal conflicts among the cadres of the ULFA-I and NSCN-K have increased in recent times. The source said that two top ULFA-I leaders currently based in Myanmar, who also known to be very close with Paresh Baruah, have recently contacted to a top official of Union Home Ministry and a top Assam Police official and expressed their desire to come main stream. "Conflict has been growing up in ULFA-I after its 'c-in-c' Paresh Baruah made several statements in favour of China and some leaders of the outfit had openly opposed it," added the source. In the same way, the source said that, several leaders of NSCN-K are also in touch with the Union Home Ministry. Supporting the point, the source also added that recently NSCN-K's deputy 'c-in-c' Niki Sumi and its 'army chief' Isak Sumi met European Union ambassador to Myanmar Roland Kobia and Indian ambassador to Myanmar Vikram Misri at an Indo-Myanmar bordering town in 'eastern Nagaland'.

North Point Colony, Zunheboto Town / Zunheboto District

5 AR arrested a NSCN-K member, identified as 'lieutenant' Kivito Kiba, from North Point Colony, Zunheboto Town in Zunheboto District. According to PRO, HQ IG-AR (North), Lieutenant Colonel Amitabh Sharma, the arrested person was involved in collection of "illegal taxes and extortion activities" in Zunheboto Town. PRO said one tax collection booklet and four duly signed tax collection slips were recovered from his possession. The apprehended cadre along with recovered items was handed over to Zunheboto Police Station for further investigation, PRO added.

Khonsa / Tirap District

AR arrested an NSCN-K OWG, Wanglam Pansa aka Alam, who was "terrorizing and extorting money" in Khonsa Town of Tirap District. According to PRO (Defence) Colonel, C. Konwer, the over ground worker was nabbed with a pistol and ammunition. During interrogation, he revealed that he was tasked by an NSCN-K cadre to carry out extortion from Government departments of Khonsa Town, PRO added.

Dimapur

A special court of the NIA in Dimapur has issued non-bailable warrants against a NSCN-K militant, named 'colonel' Akaho and an NSCN-IM member named Aheto, in a case related to pilfering of arms and ammunition from a Police armory in Nagaland and supplying those to militant groups.

Kohima

The NIA arrested three senior officials of the Nagaland Government for their alleged role in large-scale extortion and illegal 'tax collection' on behalf of the NSCN-K from various Government organisations. An NIA source said that, the accused - the joint director of the social welfare department, Tulula Pongen, the joint director of the land resources department, Alienba Pangjung Jamir, and a cashier of the land resources department, K. Lashito Shequi - were arrested from Kohima in connection with case registered at its Guwahati branch last year (2016). The NIA had registered the case number RC-01/2016 following the arrest of an NSCN-K member, S. Khetoshe Sumi, in Dimapur on July 31 last year (2016). The subsequent probe revealed that at least 12 Government departments in the State regularly paid money to members of the NSCN-K and other militant organisations like the NSCN-IM and the NNC.

Longding District

SFs arrested a NSCN-K militant with arms and ammunition at Longding District.

5th Mile in Dimapur Town/Dimapur District

One militant of NSCN-K, identified as Inovi Avika Assumi alias Max (32), was arrested by AR along with arms in general area of 5th Mile in Dimapur Town. One .22 mm Pistol with magazine, three live rounds of assorted ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.

NS

The NSCN-K, in its statement, said it will not tolerate any departmental authorities collaborating with the NIA and threatened punitive actions against those conniving with the agency. NIA had arresting three senior officials of the Nagaland government for their alleged role in large scale extortion and illegal tax collection on behalf of the militant outfit from various government organisations. In a statement issued to the media, the NSCN-K said the arrest of three State Government officials, social welfare department Tulula Pongen, joint director of the land resources department Alienba Pangjung Jamir and a cashier of the land resources department, K. Lashito Shequi, by the NIA was nothing "but a desperate attempt to veil its frustration over failure to stem the Naga struggle and to coerce the patriotic and freedom-loving Nagas to abstain from performing one's obligation towards national cause." NSCN-K further said it would continue to levy reasonable and affordable taxes on the people for the sustenance of "our national struggle".

Kunsa / Longding District

AR arrested two militants of NSCN-K, identified as 'lieutenant' Wanphai Wangsa and 'corporal' Kekho Homku, from Kunsa in Longding District. Two pistols (9mm and 7.65mm) with ammunitions were recovered from the arrestees.

Wakka village / Longding District

SFs killed a militant belonging to NSCN-K in Wakka village in Longding District. Based on intelligence input, a troop of AR launched operation at Wakka village where the militant group was hiding. When the troops reached the remote area, the militant group started firing and bullets were exchanged for half an hour. Kohima based Defence PRO Colonel Chiranjeet Konwer said that, a militant was killed during gun battle and other militants of the group had managed to flee from the area. SFs recovered a 7.62mm pistol with 10 rounds live ammunition and ammunition of AK-47 from the slain militant who is yet to be identified.

Old Natha of Zunheboto Town / Zunheboto District

The 5th AR troopers apprehended one alleged "over ground" worker of NSCN-K identified as T Mughaka T Aye (25) from Old Natha of Zunheboto Town in Zunheboto District. AR report claimed that the accused was involved in collection of illegal taxes and extortion and nine tax collection notes were recovered from his possession.

New Delhi

States in the Northeast have asked the UMHA to step up the presence of central intelligence and security forces in five contiguous Districts in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland adjoining Myanmar. These Districts, they said, have emerged as the hub of the last remaining militants in the region. "We have apprised the home minister of the security situation in the northeast and informed him that all militant activities are being controlled from Arunachal's Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts, and Nagaland's Mon and Tuensang Districts," said a top security official who participated in the northeast security review meeting by Union home minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. "We requested him to increase the presence of central intelligence agencies and security forces in these districts," the official added. According to the UMHA report at the review meeting, the security situation in Arunachal Pradesh (the three districts) and Manipur remains a subject of concern, though relatively less than it has been in the past. These five districts also border as many Districts of Assam on the other side, including Tinsukia District, where the ULFA-I is active and has been carrying out strikes jointly with Meitei outfits of Manipur. "The biggest advantage of these five districts is their proximity to the NSCN-K-controlled areas of Myanmar and their highly difficult terrain, which makes patrolling a difficult task for security agencies," the official said.

NS

SFs arrested a ULFA-I militant 'private' Bikram Chakma, during an operation, at Ledo (Tinsukia district Assam) near Changlang District, along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary. A .22 caliber pistol with ammunitions was seized from the militant. On interrogation, the cadre also revealed the whereabouts of an over ground worker of NSCN-K identified as Tara Chand.

Zungti Forest area / Zunheboto District

Troops of 5 AR busted a hideout of NSCN-K at Zungti Forest area in Zunheboto District and arrested two militants, identified as 'captain' Mughato Sema and 'major' M Longthung Kikon, reports. The AR troops also recovered one hand grenade, one fake identity card of Nagaland Police Department, number of extortion related notebooks and other incriminating documents from the hideout.

Duncan Basti / Dimapur District

AR, along with Police, arrested two militants of NSCN-K, identified as 'sergeant major' T Rongsen Ao (37) and 'under secretary' Wapang Ao (38), in general area of Duncan Basti in Dimapur District. According to the SFs these two militants were involved in different extortion cases of Dimapur area.

Gaijianglong village / Noney District

One militant of NSCN-K, identified as 'major' Gaithalung Thaimei (30), was killed in an encounter with the Indian Army at Gaijianglong village in Noney District. A sophisticated M-16 assault rifle and 11 rounds along with a mobile handset were also recovered from the possession of the dead militant.

Mon District

A Major of the Territorial Army, identified David Manlun, and a civilian, identified as Rajendra Gupta, and three militants were killed in an encounter with a group of suspected militants at a place in between Lapa Lempong and Oting villages near Tizit subdivision of Mon District. Three militants of ULFA-I, who were killed in the encounter, were also identified and they are 'second lieutenant' Phanindra Asom (35), Bipul Asom (32) and Dikom Konwar (35). Apart from that, three Army jawans (troopers) were also critically injured in the encounter. The encounter took place when a joint team of the 164 Territorial Army and 12 Para launched an operation in the area based on information about the presence of a combined group of ULFA-I and NSCN-K militants. Two AK-56 rifles, an AK-47 rifle, nine magazines, 277 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, four mobile handsets, medicines, blankets, sharp weapons and other warlike stores were also recovered from the encounter spot.

Taga region / Myanmar

The 'chairman' of the NSCN-K, SS Khaplang (Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang), age around 77 years, died at Taga region in Myanmar. He had been suffering from diabetes and other age-related ailments for the past few years. The ageing Khaplang, who was a Myanmarese Naga, had been the most influential living Northeastern militant leader and recently formed a new platform of northeastern militant groups called the UNLFW. After SS Khaplang the 'vice-chairman' of NSCN-K, Khango Konyak is widely expected to replace his position. Another senior leader in the running is Nikki Sumi, who is part of the outfit's military wing.

Charaidew District/ Assam

Indian Army's special operation group arrested one militant of NSCN-K, identified as Wanging Konyak alias Khampai (31) from Namtola area of Assam-Nagaland border site under Charaidew District. Some live bullets of AK-47 rifle and one .38 revolver were also recovered from the arrested militant.

NS

A source, close to the NSCN-K, reveals that Khango Konyak will take over as the new 'chairman' of NSCN-K following the demise of S.S. Khaplang. According to the sources Khango Konyak was 'vice-president' of the militant and he is believed to be in his seventies. He is a Konyak Naga from Mon District of Nagaland. Khango is known for defiant stand and has in the past shown reservation in coming back to ceasefire process with GoI. A senior official Nagaland Police said, "Khango maintains close relationship with other rebel leaders, including ULFA-I 'chief' Paresh Baruah."

Taga region / Myanmar

According to the sources, the funeral for late SS Khaplang, former 'chairman' of the NSCN-K, will be held on June 12, in Taga region of Myanmar.

Kohima

Nagaland CM Shurhozelie Liezietsu in a message said that NSCN-K 'chairman' S S Khaplang had passed away before any solution to the protracted 'Naga political problem' could be reached. "It was encouraging to learn that Khaplang had, a few months back, conveyed his willingness to have a dialogue with the Centre provided issues of substance were discussed," Liezietsu said in his statement.

NS

A day after the death of NSCN-K 'chairman' S.S. Khaplang, the Central Government of India said that all Indian citizens in the Naga rebel group will be rehabilitated if they abjure violence. Conveying the message of the Government, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "We appeal that all the Indian Nagas in NSCN-K should surrender and return to the mainstream. We will rehabilitate them. Anybody who gives up violence, we will rehabilitate them. We are giving rehabilitation package from the Indian government."

Khango Konyak, who is the new 'chairman' of the NSCN-K, is likely to be the head of the UNLFW, which is an umbrella organisation of the militant groups of North East. Earlier it was expected that Paresh Baruah, the 'chief' of ULFA-I might be the head of the UNLFW. But dismissing speculations about his taking over charge of the UNLFW, Paresh Barua has backed the idea of 'next-generation leaders' coming forward to take charge after the demise of NSCN-K 'chief' SS Khaplang.

At a meeting of the CMs of the four States of North East bordering Myanmar, in Aizawl, the Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu told Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh that India's open border with Myanmar has been a major problem for Arunachal Pradesh because of militants from the other side. He said "The entire region of Tirap, Changlang and Longding [border districts] is adversely affected by NSCN insurgency. Cadres of various NSCN factions -IM, K, U, R- are very active in the entire region… The situation has been exacerbated by the recent declaration of the NSCN-K as an unlawful organisation." "Though there is no home-grown militancy in Arunachal, activities of underground groups from Assam and Nagaland and from across the border with Myanmar has adversely affected the security situation in the state," he added.

The ruling NPF of Nagaland appealed to the leaders of the NSCN-K to heed CM Shürhozelie Liezietsu's call to "renounce" violence and "resume" the peace process with the Central Government of India without any further delay. The NPF backed Liezietsu for issuing the 'clarion call to the Naga people' in his June 10 condolence message for NSCN-K's deceased 'chairman' S.S. Khaplang to "rally together" with renewed vigor and determination to find a solution to the 'Naga political problem', which is "honorable and acceptable to all stakeholders."

NS

'Lieutenant general (retired)' Khango Konyak was formally 'elected' as 'chairman/president' of GPRN of the NSCN-K. He joined NSCN in 1963 and went to East Pakistan (Presently Bangladesh) on 1966. He also went to China for training in 1977.

NS

In a statement, the NSCN-K, reiterated its 'pledge' to 'carry on forward the unfulfilled dreams and hopes and visions' of their leader and appealed to 'every Naga' to uphold the spirit of nationalism exhibited by 'chairman' SS Khaplang during his life time.

Choknyu village/ Mon District

A gunfight broke between the Indian Army Para Commandos and suspected militants in Mon District bordering Myanmar in the early hours. The exchange of fire took place in Choknyu village near Tapi Bridge, when suspected militants fired at the commandos. Police officials said, "The gunfight lasted for an hour and suspected NSCN-K and ULFA-I militants retreated back to the jungles after intensive firing from the Para Commandos."

NS

CMFG D.K. Pathak said that the Indian government had no plans to re-enter into a ceasefire agreement with the Myanmar-based NSCN-K.

NS

Nagaland Home minister, Y. Patton said that he would request the Central Government of India to sign a ceasefire agreement with the NSCN-K. He said, "We contacted the NSCN-K earlier also, around one-and-a-half-years back, but the agreement could not get through. We were in touch with Khaplang, but since he is no more, we need to start afresh. We are in touch with the new leadership in Myanmar."

According to an undisclosed senior official source, India may ask Myanmar to revoke its ceasefire pact with the NSCN-K when Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi visits Naypyidaw next month on July 6. During earlier bilateral meetings, India had handed over a list of over 20 insurgent camps operating in Myanmar, a few kilometres from the Indian border. However, the Myanmar Army has denied the existence of any insurgent camps on its territory.

Pumao village / Longding District

Longding Battalion of AR launched a major operation along the Arunachal-Nagaland border and busted a NSCN-K camp in Pumao village under Longding District. However, the cadres of the militant group managed to escape from the camp.

Wakka village / Tirap District

One militant of NSCN-K, identified as 'sergeant' Tonpha Pansa, was arrested from Wakka village in Tirap District. A pistol and live ammunition of various weapons were also recovered from the militant.

NS

The NSCN-K said that no settlement can be termed as a "political settlement" without the broad and transparent interactive participation of the Naga people. In apparent reference to the Framework Agreement signed between the NSCN-IM and the GoI, the NSCN-K said that the Nagas must be very cautious to commit to any process that does not consider transparency and accountability of the deliberated issues and contemplated settlement as paramount.

Police arrested a NSCN-K cadre, John Kimsing (23), from Naliapool of Dibrugarh town in Dibrugarh District

Charaideo /Assam

Police arrested one NSCN-K cadre, identified as Pong Gong Konyak, from Janki Pathar at Sonari close to Assam- Nagaland boundary. Police recovered one .22 pistol with two rounds of live ammunition and a bottle grenade from his possession.

NS

NSCN-K announced to boycott the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 in all Naga inhabited territories and appealed to every Naga nationals to abstain from participation.

Zunheboto

AR troopers arrested a NSCN-K militant, 'captain' Inoto Chopy, from Alahuto colony in Zunheboto District

Jiribam/ Manipur

The Assam Rifles caught four NSCN-K militants with arms and ammunition from Jiribam district.

5 AR arrested a NSCN-K militant, 'captain' Vinato Assumi (35), from Alahuto Colony in Zunheboto town of Zunheboto District.

SFs arrested two OGW of NSCN-K, identified as Wangnong Ronrang and Chankap Mossang from Jagun in Tinsukia District. Six extortion letters, two mobile phones and three SIM cards were recovered from them.

Tirap

Jairampur Battalion of AR and Jagun Police, one NSCN-K militant and another NSCN-K linkman were arrested from Phulbari village in the Assam- Arunachal border.

Changlang

SFs killed a 'corporal' of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) near Kunsa village in Longding District. A defence source informed that SFs carried out the operation acting on specific intelligence about NSCN-K cadres trying to exfilitrate from the Indian State to Myanmar.

Kohima

Dead body of taxi driver-cum owner, Swuduve Nakro was recovered on September 3 at Chiechama village, in Kohima District. He was killed on September 2.

Kohima

Police arrested NSCN-K militants, identified as 'captain' Toishe Aye (28), '2nd lieutenant.' Daniel Yimchunger (31) in Kohima town.

Zunheboto

Police arrested two NSCN-K 'sympathizer' Avito Zhotso (41), in Satakha of Zunheboto District.

Longding/Arunachal Pradesh

Troops of 21 Para Special Forces and 16 Assam Rifles killed an militant and injured another one of the NSCN-K near Votnu village under Wakka circle in the Longding District. "Several other militants managed to escape into the nearby dense forest because of dense fog in the area. The Special Forces recovered an AK-56, a radio set and a hand grenade, along with live bullets. During a combing operation, the forces located a camp of the rebels and destroyed it," said an official in the army headquarters.

NSCN-K militants attacked 15 AR Check post at Pangsa village in Tuensang District. The AR troopers too retaliated and the encounter lasted for around 15 minutes. Report states that at least 4 Riflemen sustained bullet injury in the attacked.

AR arrested a NSCN-K ultra and two OWG of NSCN-IM in a two separate operations against the outfits from Longding District. NSCN-K militant was identified as 'lance corporal' of the Penom Konyak was arrested from Longding town along with a pistol and live ammunition. The two OWG of the NSCN-IM, Ganglaih Gangsa and Chailai Wangsu, were arrested from Niausa village.

AR troops have arrested three NSCN-K militants in an operation against the outfits in Kohima District. AR arrested three NSCN-K militants for "threatening the local populace, vendors and making unjust demands of extortion". The NSCN-K militants arrested were identified as 'sergent' Hoshito Ayemi, L Majingmong Thiipori (NSCN-K 'civil wing') and Linpingthu Pachuri (NSCN-K 'civil wing').

AR troops have arrested four NSCN-K militants in an operation against the outfits in Kohima District.AR intercepted a suspected vehicle near Naga Bazaar bye pass road and arrested four NSCN-K cadres. PRO said that the four persons were identified as 'finance secretary' Bennilo Bukh alias Ato Rengma (37) alias Ato Chakesang, Adeo Kiewhuo (29), Neiktoula Kenguruse (34) and Thejavinuo Theja (38).

Nagaland

Nagaland CM, T.R. Zeliang, appealed Myanmar to seriously work together towards bringing about ceasefire between the NSCN-K, Government of India and Myanmar so that there could be permanent peace and development between the two countries. According to CMO, Zeliang urged upon a delegation from Myanmar during the recently concluded Summit at Kohima to "convert 'sanctuary of insurgents' into commercial hub through peace initiative and development process." He also urged upon Myanmar to take initiative in Myanmar and "we will take initiative in our country." CMO also informed that the Myanmarese delegation and the Chief Minister discussed varied issues including border trade, air, rail and road connectivity, political and cultural exchange programmes and promotion of tourism and building people-to-people-contact.

Longding

A group of suspected NSCN-K militants attacked the Niausa post of the 4 Sikh regiment of the Indian Army at Longding district. No casualties were reported on either side.

Kohima

NIA arrested four senior officials of the Nagaland Government for their alleged involvement in collecting 'tax' from various Government organizations on behalf of the NSCN-K and diverting Government funds to militants.

Changlang

SFs arrested a NSCN-K militant, Yugdi alias Dangche Cena, in Jairampur circle in Changlang District. A pistol and live ammunition were also recovered from his possession.

Dimapur

The NIA recovered INR 2.7 million from Shelly Sumi, wife of Niki Sumi, a 'commander' of the NSCN-K. The searches at Shelly Sumi's residence came a week after four Nagaland government officers - former tourism director Purakhu Angami; additional director of agriculture V Aza; joint director of irrigation Hutoi Sema and fisheries superintendent Kekhriesatuo Tep - were arrested for allegedly funding the insurgent group from the state exchequer. In a statement, the NIA spokesperson IG Alok Mittal said that they had information that Shelly Sumi and her associates were in possession of cash and other incriminating documents pertaining to the NSCN-K in their houses in Dimapur, Nagaland. "Accordingly, searches were conducted at the houses of the accused persons Shelly Sumi, Ikheli Yeptho, Shutoli and Hozheli at Naharbari Basti, Dimapur, Nagaland on Tuesday [October 24] and cash amounting to INR 27,90,550 was recovered from these premises," he said. 12 mobile phones, three laptops, one hard disk and 33 incriminating documents were also seized during searches. The agency said that the seized money, suspected to have been extorted/collected from the public/government servants, was meant for sending to the NSCN-K camps in Myanmar to fund activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India.

Dimapur

The NIA is likely to issue summons to Shelly Sumi, wife of Niki Sumi, a 'commander' of the NSCN-K, and others over a case of terror funding in Nagaland, an official said. On October 24, NIA recovered INR 2.7 million from the house of Shelly Sumi at Naharbari Basti in Dimapur, the main commercial town of Nagaland. Twelve mobile phones, three laptops, a hard disk and 33 documents were also seized, it said. "So far, we have not arrested anyone. Summons will be issued to Shelly and her associates," a top NIA official said. Various intelligence agencies have been keeping a close watch on the movement and activities of Shelly and her associates in Nagaland and Manipur. NIA officials said the seized money was suspected to have been extorted from the public or government servants and meant for sending to the NSCN-K camps in Myanmar to fund activities "prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India".

Nagaland

Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya 'requested' Myanmar-based NSCN-K to join the ongoing peace talks with the Centre, a Raj Bhavan communique said. "P.B. Acharya values the formal joining of six NNPGs in peace talks, and requested the NSCN-K to join the ongoing peace process so that a meaningful solution to the protracted Naga political problem is found at the earliest," the communique said. The NSCN-K abrogated a 2001 ceasefire accord signed with the Central Government in March 2015, just a month before the truce was up for renewal. Appreciating the efforts of the Government interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N. Ravi, to address the long-pending issue and the positive response from the Nagas, the Governor appealed to all NGOs, political parties and civil society to stand united to make the peace process a success.

NS

NSCN-K through its MIP' has accused the NIA of 'perpetrating terrorism in Nagaland' and warned that it would be 'forced to ask every Indian people to leave Naga country' if NIA continued with its policy.

Zunheboto

The AR arrested one NSCN-K cadre, identified as Kiyeto Kinimi (33) from general area of Hekiye Village, under Zunheboto District. The cadre was arrested when the AR launched an operation along with a Police representative based on specific information regarding presence of the cadre. Kiyeto Kinimi revealed that he was a member of NSCN-K since 2008; the Police release said adding that a rifle as well as live ammunitions was recovered from him.

Charaideo/ Assam

NSCN-K has served extortion notices to big-sized and mini truck owners'' unions of Charaideo district. Office-bearers of the unions on the condition of anonymity, told that the first notice was purportedly issued by the NSCN-K with a seal and signatures of a local commander and his subordinate (a ' 2nd lieutenant') stating to be of 'Konyak region ' and demanding INR 800,000 as 'income tax' was received on November 2 night. The 'notice', issued in the pad of NSCN-K/GPRN, ordered the mini-truck owners to pay INR 800,000 as 'income tax' for a three-year period, namely 2015, 2016 and 2017 to the outfit within one week.

Charaideo/ Assam

The Indian Army arrested a suspected NSCN-K cadre, Khampai Konyak, from Sonari town in Charaideo District.

Shillong/Meghalaya

The 'finance secretary' of militant outfit NSCN-K, Inovi Avika Assumi, was arrested from Demseiniong area in Shillong city in East Khasi hills District.

Kohima

Over 10,000 State Government employees took out a massive protest rally in the heart of Kohima, to demand immediate suspension of probes on Government servants by the NIA pertaining to demands of illegal 'taxation' from NNPGs. CANSSEA member Er Tsukti said that 36 departments were currently under NIA scanner and warned that the hospitality of the Nagas should not be misconstrued.

Tinsukia

Suspected NSCN militants set ablaze five vehicles and a generator at Tikak west colliery belonging to North Eastern Coalfields close to the Assam-Arunachal border in Tinsukia District.."There were around 50 dumpers in service, four of which were parked at the workshop. Over 100 employees were in the mine and the workshop. They fired on diesel and water tanks, hit employees with the butt of their rifles and set on fire five vehicles and a generator. Four dumpers and a service van, valued at over INR three crore, were damaged," Mining in-charge of ANE Industries Private Ltd Balbir Singh said.."

Zunhebeto

AR arrested NSCN-K militant Ashukhomi in Zunhebeto District. One booklet and seven leaves of tax collection slip of NSCN (K) and cash worth INR 6,200 was recovered from him.

Mon

An OGW identified as Saia Konak, was arrested from Mon District. One .22 rifle, 58 rounds of .22 ammunition, 12 rounds of 12 bore ammunitions, eight extortion slip 15 Voter's Id cards, and INR 8,68,300 were recovered from him.

Longding

NSCN-K militant killed in encounter in Longding District. A Colt pistol, a radio set and other incriminating documents were recovered from the slain militant.

Old Phuyetu/ Zunheboto

AR arrested three NSCN-K militants from Old Phuyetu village in Zunheboto District

NS

Since June 2015, 34 NSCN-K militants have been killed by SFs.

NS

531 underground cadres of NSCN-K and 542 OGW were arrested in Manipur and Nagaland since June 2015.571 arms were also recovered from the arrested militants and OGWs.

An NSCN-K militant identified as Kammo Kanglom was arrested by AR from Khonsa in Tirap District. A pistol, live ammunition, opium and extortion note were recovered from his possession

Sonari/ Charaideo

SFs arrested three militants of NSCN-K from Sonari town in Charaideo District. The militants have been identified as Zakhook Wangchow, Kangkopa Wangchow and Painam Wangnam. Two pistols and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militants.

Krimitomi/Zunheboto

AR arrested an NSCN-K militant from Krimitomi village in Zunheboto District. The militant has been identified as 'assistance section officer' Mulato Asumi

Myanmar

NSCN-K reportedly held a meeting with the Myanmar Government's Peace Commission in Yangon in a bid to improve relations, reports E-pao. NSCN-K is one of 21 ethnic armed groups in official talks with the government to reach lasting peace. Though the Naga group signed a ceasefire deal with the Sagaing Region Government in 2012, it has yet to join the NSA.