On October 15, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held a meeting with the chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) Nagaland in Kohima (in Nagaland), reports Nagaland Post. According to Chairman Lieutenant General (retired) Shokin Chauhan, “The meeting focused on the ground rules – basically, ceasefire violations that crop up between NSCN (I-M) and security forces. They were very positive. Except for minor ceasefire violations, they have kept peace”. The two sides also discussed the issue of taxation on trade and commerce in Nagaland, with NSCN (I-M) maintaining that ‘legitimate taxation’ would continue.
Earlier on October 14, NSCN-Khango, NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) and NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) had held a meeting with CFMG Chairman, adds Nagaland Post. East Mojo further adds that CFMG stated that three factions of the NSCN were directed to maintain utmost restraint and to strictly adhere to the ceasefire ground rules so that no issues disrupt the ongoing Naga peace talks, which would be concluded any time soon.