On December 3, Assam Rifles (AR) raided houses of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Kuda Village and NST Colony in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. One unidentified individual was arrested during the raids. On the same day NSCN-IM alleged that AR was emboldened after Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman’s communication to Union home joint secretary on October 30, regarding closure of messes/offices of Naga political groups. Northeast now adds that NSCN-IM also alleged that CFMG Chairman (retired) Lieutenant General Shaokin Chauhan had planned the raid.