Date
|
Place
|
Incident
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Nature of incident
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January 2
|
Dimapur in Nagaland /
Delhi
|
Central Government's
interlocutor to the Naga peace talks R.S. Pandey has
stated that it was difficult to set any "timeframe"
for the "final settlement" to the Naga political issue.
He has however expressed optimism that a solution to
the issue would be found.
|
Statement
|
January 4 |
Dimapur in Nagaland
|
Naga Hoho (Apex
body of Nagas living in Nagaland) avidly appealed to the
ECI officials to withhold the election process in the
State slated till a political settlement on Naga imbroglio
is reached.
|
Statement |
January 9 |
Imphal in Manipur |
AMUCO president K.T Rahman
after attending a meeting with State Chief Minister, said
that the State Government is gearing up to wipe out all
the NSCN-IM camps present in the State.
|
Statement |
January 11 |
Imphal in Manipur |
The Deputy Chief Minister
G Gaikhangam said that the Government will close down
all peace camps of the NSCN-IM in Manipur,. He further
said that the Manipur Government does not recognize the
peace camps which were opened in Manipur.
|
Statement |
January 13 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
The top NSCN-IM leadership,
Isak Chisi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, scheduled to leave
for Delhi on January 12, had cancelled their visit and
decided to 'extend their Christmas vacation in Camp Hebron
(Dimapur District) indefinitely citing piling 'home work'.
|
Statement |
January 17 |
New Delhi |
PM Manmohan Singh assured
a Manipuri Delegation of various political parties that
all unauthorised camps of the NSCN-IM in the State would
be demolished. PM also assured action against NSCN-IM
militant, Livingstone Anal, for physically assaulting
film actress Momoko in full public view on December 18,
2012, at Chandel District.
The team urged an amendment
to Article 3 of the Constitution so as to ensure the security
of the territorial integrity of Manipur. PM assured that
the territory of the State would not be compromised at
any cost. Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde also
conveyed to the delegates that the Assam Rifles Director
General (DG), Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh has been
instructed to crack down on all unauthorised camps of
the NSCN-IM located in the State.
|
Statement |
January 19 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
SNUNS sought the immediate
intervention of the Government of India over the "crisis"
between hill and valley people in Manipur and also demanded
the fulfillment of the aspirations of the Nagas. In a
statement, SNUNS president Lokho Chomei and general secretary
L. Peter also questioned the Manipur Government for considering
the alleged molestation of a Manipuri actress by an NSCN-IM
functionary Livingstone on December 18, 2012 as the "No.1
case" while underplaying the reported cases of the killing
of two Tangkhul civilians on December 28, 2012 and the
"molestation and rape" attempt on Naga students by valley
based armed cadres on December 24, 2012.
|
Statement |
January 29 |
Imphal in Manipur |
Naga militant groups-
NSCN-IM, NSCN-KK and FGN have decided to stay away from
the election to Nagaland State Assembly. According to
UNC president L Adani, the 'Naga Concordant' formed by
NSCN-IM, NSCN-KK and FGN have decided to stay away from
the Nagaland polls. The collective decision of the three
armed groups has been already conveyed to the people of
Nagaland.
|
Statement |
January 31 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM leaders Isak Chisi
Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, expressed sadness over the
way the outfit's cadres are behaving. Thuingaleng Muivah
made a direct reference to the present situation where
it demands the members to take the right decision in order
to save the Naga nation," said a press communiqué issued
by the NSCN-IM. Swu and Muivah were delivering speeches
at the '34th NSCN Day' celebration at Hebron, off Dimapur.
NSCN was formed on January 31 in 1980 after spitting from
NNC.
|
Statement |
January 31 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM said that collection
of Hebron camp land details by the AR was against the
norms of CFGR. In a statement, NSCN-IM, 'MIP said that
the organization was "shocked" to receive a letter signed
by one "Major, Adjutant for Commandant, 29 AR and attested
by one Captain Adjutant 29 Assam Rifles that stated that
one AR unit has been entrusted with the task of collecting
the "land details of Hebron designated camp during the
initial settlement of the 1999." MIP said the letter further
authorized one Shankar Singh of 29 AR to collect the data/sketches
of the camp. MIP also said that it has received a letter
from the NIA from its Guwahati office and stated that
NIA does not come under the purview of the Ceasefire Monitoring
Cell and therefore it could not entertain such directive.
NSCN-IM further alleged that 31 AR under Colonel Vikram
Singh had ordered destruction/dismantling of the Hevito
Battalion, Naga Army, New Chungtia on the pretext that
the camp was totally illegal as it was against the CFGR
and it poses threat to the local population, Mariani-Mokokchung
highway and conduct of the assembly election. MIP asserted
that this battalion has been in existent for more than
15 years and asked how it has become a threat after all
these years.
|
Statement |
February 4 |
Dimapur District of Nagaland |
Central Government has
prohibited all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire
agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the
last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February
7 to 23). This was discussed at separate closed-door meetings
of the three NSCN groups- NSCN-KK, NSCN-IM and NSCN-K
with the Central Government, represented by chairman CFMG
/ CFSB Major General (retired), N.George in the Police
Complex. While the NSCN-KK was reported to have expressed
willingness to comply, the NSCN-K agreed with a rider
"if necessary"; while the NSCN-IM expressed reservations
about the instruction.
|
Statement |
February 5 |
Kohima District of Nagaland |
Personnel of 17 and 19
Assam Rifles seized huge consignment of highly sophisticated
weapons, made in Germany and Austria, from the possession
of a suspected NSCN-IM cadre after a joint operation.
Recovered consignment included two AK 56 Rifles, three
GSG-5 Rifles, one GSG-5 carbine and five .9mm Glock pistols
along with 24 rounds of ammunition and INR 10,170 in cash.
|
Non-violent |
February 6 |
Mokokchung District in Nagaland |
Three intending candidates
in 29 Jangpetkong Assembly Constituency (AC) have appealed
NSCN-IM to "clarify, deny or confirm" through the media
whether there was "direct and active involvement" of its
officials and armed cadres in the electioneering process
under 29 Jangpetkong AC. In a joint press release, three
intending candidates - Dr. Longrineken, Naga Peoples Front
(NPF), E.T Sunep (Independent) and Dr. K. Chuba (Independent),
claimed that some individual/s claiming to be senior officials
and "armed cadres of NSCN (I-M)" along with village councils
of Waromung, Dibuia, Mongchen, Chungliyimsen and Town
Committee members, Sector Chairman and GBs of Mangkolemba
Town were allegedly giving the "message that I. Imkong
of Congress (I) was the "NSCN (I-M)'s official candidate."
|
Statement |
February 6 |
NS |
CM Okram Ibobi Singh has
claimed to have intimated to the Union Home Minister Sushil
Kumar Shinde that Government of Manipur will have no objection
to the Centre- NSCN-IM talks reaching an amicable solution
on the vexed Naga political issue but will staunchly oppose
any outcome that either threatens territorial integrity
of Manipur or is detrimental to the State's interest.
The CM is also said to have outrightly rejected demand
by the UNC for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas
of Manipur, outside the Government of Manipur, pending
solution to the Naga political issue.
Ibobi Singh disclosed
that the union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has assured
him, before election to Nagaland was announced, that the
Centre would provide in 'black and white' contents of
the negotiations between the Government of India and NSCN-IM,
at an appropriate time, on solving the Naga political
issue.
|
Statement |
February 8 |
Dimapur District of Nagaland
|
AICC chief Sonia Gandhi
said the Congress wanted to settle the Naga insurgency
issue soon and is committed in bringing an honourable
and acceptable solution to all concerned parties. Addressing
an election rally ahead of the February 23 assembly polls
at Congress's bastion, Dimapur, she said that it was the
UPA Government that took the decision to invite NSCN leaders
for the political dialogue. Sonia continued, "We now have
the historic opportunity to resolve the Naga problem and
this should not be lost. Congress is committed to take
the peace talks forward and will ensure that a peace agreement
is finalized sooner or later."
|
Statement |
February 8 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM made it clear
that it would not abide by the directive of the CFMG which
restricted the cadres and ID-card holders of NSCN-IM from
carrying arms from February 7 to 23. NSCN-IM further stated
that as the directive issued was against the ceasefire
agreement signed with the Centre.
'Convener of the political
affairs committee' of NSCN-IM, 'General (retd)' V S Atem,
said the directive issued by the chairman of CFMG "oversteps"
the jurisdiction of the chairman and also violates the
CFGR by the chairman, "who is supposed to enforce the
CFGR without any tendency of being partial in favour of
the Centre. He said the cardholders would carry the weapons
as mentioned in the ceasefire agreement, whether there
is an election in the state or not.
|
Statement |
February 8 |
NS |
Troops of 31 and 6 AR
in two separate occasions arrested one NSCN-IM cadre.
The militant was identified as 'major' Nungsangmanen of
the NSCN-IM along with one 12 bore gun and nine live rounds
was arrested.
|
Non-violent |
February 8 |
Ns |
NSCN-IM, Angami Region,
has informed all its members, both from civil authority
and military set up, to refrain from involving in the
ensuing February 23 elections in Nagaland.
|
Statement |
February 10 |
Mokokchung District in Nagaland |
Nokpu village council
has claimed that its chairman was abducted from his house
by what it termed as "some vested NSCN-IM leader" and
took him to the residence of NPF party candidate of 30-Alongtaki
Assembly constituency in Mokokchung District. In a press
release, NVC secretary L. Yanger Walling also claimed
that council chairman was threatened and mentally tortured
"forcing" him to support and vote for NPF candidate in
the ensuing elections.
|
violent |
February 13 |
Tamenglong District of Manipur
|
A civilian identified
as one Joseph Rongmei allegedly working at the behest
of the NSCN-IM 'arrested' by the ZUF and detained for
few days was released on humanitarian grounds.
|
violent |
February 13 |
Mokokchung District in Nagaland |
Suspected NSCN-IM militants
abducted a boy from Longkhum village. The boy is yet to
be released. Situation in Alichen, Longkhum continues
to remain tense. To find a solution for the early release,
CFMG chairman Major General (retd.) N. George along with
his staff officer held a joint meeting on February 13,
with District administration, Police, Ao Senden (apex
body of Ao tribe), village councils of Longkhum and Mangmetong.
After the meeting, DC & returning officer Mokokchung,
Murohu Chotso released a press handout. The press handout
appealed to the NSCN-IM authorities to release the abducted
boy unharmed and without any pre-condition soon.
|
violent |
February 14 |
NS |
The MNRF has claimed that
the firing incident at a truck in Ukhrul District , which
had left a handyman injured, was carried out by its cadres.
According to a statement signed by the Information and
publicity officer of MNRF, 'Major' Maxstone said that
they have been requesting to the truck owners and businessmen
who are doing timber business in between Kasom khullen
and Kamjong areas to extend monetary help to the organization
since 2011 and in April 2012 they had collected some money
from the truck drivers and owners. From 2013, they demanded
the truck owners and businessmen to pay the same amount
of money as tax as they pay to NSCN-IM, to which the truck
owners and businessmen responded in the negative which
has led to the firing incident where a handyman was injured,
the statement said.
|
Statement |
February 20 |
Mokokchung District |
Assam Rifles troopers
arrested a senior functionary of the NSCN-IM identified
as 'colonel', Supo Meren from Hevito battalion located
in New Chungtia in Mokokchung District, along with INR
280,000 in cash.
|
Non-violent |
February 25 |
Mokokchung District in
nagaland
|
Personnel of 31 Assam
Rifles reportedly arrested two NSCN-IM cadres, identified
as Alem Sashi and Bendang Yanger, along with arms and
ammunition.
|
Non-violent |
February 27 |
Wokha District in Nagaland
|
Troops of AR based in
Wokha District and NSCN-IM cadres were engaged in a gun-fight
in Mekokla area, Wokha District. According highly placed
sources, one person was reportedly killed in the gun-fight.
It could not be ascertained as to whether the casualty
was from the NSCN-IM or the Assam Rifles. The reason behind
the encounter was not known till the time of filing the
report.
|
Violent |
March 2 |
NS
|
NSCN-IM-Kyong region has
condemned the action of 17 Assam rifles (17-AR) troopers
based at Mekokla village under Wokha District in which
one of its cadre, Ashan, Razapeyu, was killed on February
27.
|
Statement |
March 5 |
NS |
Rh Raising, Executive
member of the Steering Committee of the NSCN-IM, which
is the highest decision making body, had stated that the
Constitution of India has been the road-block to the Indo-Naga
political solution. "Dictated accord or peace is no solution
but it is a time bomb. Imposition of one's will upon the
other is the philosophy of tyrants and imperialists,"
added the senior NSCN-IM leader.
|
Statement |
March 9 |
Tirap District in Arunachal
Pradesh
|
Three NSCN-IM cadres,
including the "commander" of Khonsa town committee of
the outfit and a United Liberation Council of Arunachal
Pradesh cadre were arrested from Damdam village at Khonsa.
Three pistols with ammunition, explosives, detonators
and extortion notices were recovered from them.
|
Non-violent |
March 10 |
NS
|
State's new Home Minister
G Kaito Aye said he would explore all the possible means
that the Naga people come together so as to find logical
solution to the longstanding Naga political problem. The
senior Minister said the political negotiations between
the Government of India and the Naga underground people
had already reached a very decisive phase. "My priority
is to see that an atmosphere conducive for the peace process
is created, so that the process continues without being
disturbed," he asserted appealing to all sections of the
people to extend their sincere cooperation towards this.
Kaito made an appeal to
all the militant people coming from outside the State
to vacate the State particularly the Dimapur areas for
the larger interest of the Naga people in particular and
the people in the region in general.
|
Statement |
March 10 |
Chandel District of Manipur
|
A combined team of Thoubal
commandos along with Pallel Police arrested three persons
including a captain of NSCN-IM along with drugs from Pallel
bazaar area in Chandel District. The three arrested persons
are identified as P R Shamsung Chothe (38), Wahengbam
Deepak (38) and Yumnam Suresh Singh (27). According to
a Police source, PR Shamsung Chothe is reportedly a captain
of the NSCN-IM.
|
Non-violent |
March 11 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
Sources from the NSCN-IM
said that it is not clear now when the next round of talks,
which was earlier billed as the `may-be the last round
of talks`, will happen. This comes after months of speculations
on the early settlement of the Naga political problem
before the Nagaland assembly elections.
|
Statement |
March 12 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
One NSCN-IM cadre was
arrested with regard to collection of "illegal tax from
shop owners" at Golaghat road area in Dimapur District.
Tax collection slips along with INR 90,800 were recovered
from the cadre, identified as one Amok Ao.
|
Non-violent |
March 16 |
NS |
NSCN-IM and NSCN-KK functionaries
have left Nagaland for Chiang Mai, Thailand for another
round of meet on reconciliation. NSCN-IM team, comprising
of four members, was led by steering committee and convener
of its political affairs committee V.S. Atem while NSCN-KK
team comprising of three members was led by kilonser
(minister) C. Singson. Both the leaders are also conveners
of Joint Working Group (JWG) on reconciliation. Atem said
the meeting this time would discuss the process of Naga
reconciliation. He exuded confidence that there would
be realization of the "ground reality" and understanding
of the Naga issue in the right perspective so that the
Naga Reconciliation also follow suit.
When asked about the
status of the ongoing talks with the Government of India,
Atem said that nothing was hidden from the Nagas. He said
that for many years the Nagas have been fighting for their
rights. "We are still discussing on sovereignty. We have
been discussing about sovereignty with government of India
too", Atem added.
JWG Convener Singson said
that the Chiang Mai meeting would be the continuation
of the reconciliation process. While stating that NSCN-KK
had no comment on the ongoing talk between NSCN-IM and
the government of India, Singson also said that for the
past four years, his side has been trying to come out
with something but "we have not been able to break the
ice" and asked why so much time has been taken for the
Nagas to reconcile.
|
Statement |
March 16 |
Manipur |
The deputy kilonser
(minister) of the NSCN-IM 'home affairs' in-charge of
Zeliangrong Region, Lungchaibi has said that the State
Government of Manipur or any concern authority must give
priority and encourage the local contractors, registered
societies or agencies to execute any kind of significant
development work or contractual work or scheme.
|
Statement |
March 19 |
Chandel District in Manipur |
A deserter of the NSCN-IM
was reportedly shot dead by a suspected NSCN IM cadre
at the east of Jora farm of KhukKha village near Komlathabi
under Komlathabi Police station. The deceased cadre has
been identified as Saka Moson Khoubu Maring (40). According
to the reliable source, Saka Moson had joined a newly
formed NSCN faction, the UMLA, after deserting NSCN-IM.
|
Violent |
March 21 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM and NSCN-KK observed
its 34th and 33rd 'republic day' respectively.
|
Non-violent |
March 21 |
Imphal West District in Manipur |
Imphal West Police Commandos
arrested two NSCN-IM from Heirangoithong and Hodam Leirak
respectively on March 21. They have been identified as
Lourembam Rohen alias Makak Singh (31) and Kshetrimayum
Prem alias Premkumar alias PK Panmei (29).
|
Non-violent |
March 21 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM's 'chairman' Isak
Chishi Swu in his speech on the occasion of 34th republic
day said that approach to the "Indo-Naga" problem by both
the Government of India and NSCN has changed from military
to political but have not yielded "concrete results" so
far. He said approach to the political problems should
also be viewed from the perspective of the changing world.
Reaffirming that NSCN was ready to "go till the last",
Isak said Nagas were with the organizations for building
a "state of our own."
|
Statement |
March 22 |
NS |
The KNO accused the NSCN-IM
of killing one Moshon Saka Maring, a deserter of NSCN-IM
on March 19. According to Stephen Kuki, KNO's 'undersecretary'
in-charge of information and publicity claimed that Moshon
was the 'home secretary' of the little known militant
outfit UMLA, which is said to be a constituent of the
KNO. The reason for the crime against him was his desire
to be who he is i.e. Kuki which UMLA represents, rather
than be linked as 'politically Naga'," the KNO leader
further alleged.
|
Statement |
March 23 |
Kohima in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM, Kohima town command,
in a goodwill gesture released one 'captain' of the NSCN-K,
identified as Yale Pochury "without any conditions" in
presence of AYO and family members. He had reportedly
defected from NSCN-IM to NSCN-K in 2012 and had been wanted
for anti-national activities. However, after the intervention
of AYO, the Kohima town command functionaries released
the Yale unharmed after signing a good behavior bond.
|
Non-violent |
March 25 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM, NSCN-KK and NNC/FGN functionaries
have returned to Nagaland after another round of meet
on reconciliation at Chiang Mai, Thailand. According to
a reliable source, during the combined meeting on March
23, three-point resolution was adopted. However, none
of the functionaries could be contacted for further comment.
Source said resolutions adopted could be ascertained only
after the convener for Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR)
Reverend Dr. Wati Aier, who was still at Chiang Mai, reached
Nagaland.
It may be mentioned that on March 16,
the Naga leaders led by CFSB supervisor kilonser
(minister) C Singson left for Chiang Mai.
|
Non-violent |
March 27 |
Dimapur in Nagaland
|
Chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring
Group [with the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)] and the Cease
Fire Supervisory Board ( with NSCN-K and NSCN-KK) and
former Chief of Staff of the Dimapur-based 3 Corps Major
.General (Retd) N.George leaves the State on March 28
after one year and four months in office. George indicated
that with elections and another Government and without
any agreement to the political issue, he felt the same
situation of clashes and other offences would continue
which as chairman, he did not have any power to deal with.
"If sitting here and not being able to prevent or take
action, then I have a moral responsibility not to remain
in the chair", he said. On his role as chairman, George
said the present role of the chairman was only to mediate
between underground groups and security forces so as to
maintain cease fire. He opined that there was also a need
to have an Interlocutor in Nagaland to liaise with the
society at large along similar lines with the Interlocutor
in Delhi holding talks with the NSCN-IM.
|
statement |
March 28 |
Dimapur in Nagaland
|
National Hoho reaffirmed the leadership
of NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chishi Swu and NSCN-IM 'general
secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah retrospectively with effect
from January 21, 2011. NSCN-IM also passed a budget of
INR 11 million for the 2013-14.
|
Non-violent |
March 29 |
Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh
|
SFs arrested two NSCN-IM cadres, identified
as Silai Pansha and Wangsiang Wansha, from Longding Niru
village.
|
Non-violent |
April 1 |
Tamenglong District in manipur
|
David Luvson, ' PRO' of the NSCN-K was
shot dead by suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM at Aziuram
road. According to sources, the 'PRO' was shot while he
was going in a gypsy toward Aziuram road. David was under
'suspension' after he was found involved in a case.
|
Violent |
April 4 |
Dimapur in Nagaland
|
NSCN-IM 'ministry of chaplee affairs'
has informed that collection of 1% tax out of 5% tax from
the contractors in 'Southern Nagalim' would cease with
immediate effect. In a press release, 'chaplee affairs
secretary' M. Daniel Lotha stated that all forms of harassment
has been banned while collecting 'tax' form local vendors
of all local products including garden and forest products,
indigenous livestock etc. with immediate effect. Further,
the release stated that all double taxation against consumers
would be seriously checked and severe action would be
initiated against any "officer/staff" found guilty.
|
Statement |
April 7 |
Wokha District in Nagaland
|
NSCN-IM, Kyong Region CAO, has warned
of befitting actions against medical staff members of
hospitals, health centres and teachers in Government schools
under Wokha District if they neglected their duties. In
a statement, NSCN-IM Kyong Region secretary Yiben Kyong
said that the CAO, Nchemo cautioned any staffs found "irregular"
in their allocated duties/places they would be treated
as contempt of 'government azah ' (Government's
order).
|
Statement |
April 10 |
New Delhi |
Jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shing alias
Shimray, "head of foreign affairs" has alleged that he
was illegally confined for a week and threatened with
"fake encounter" after being arrested on September 27,
2010. "They kept me in a secluded, safe house of RAW (Research
and Analysis Wing) in Patna (Bihar) from September 27
to October 2, 2010 and threatened to eliminate me in a
fake encounter," he told. Shimray was speaking from the
Patiala courts lock-up after his bail plea was rejected
by NIA special court in New Delhi on April 10. The next
hearing is on May 14.
|
Statement |
April 12 |
Wokha District in Nagaland |
Suspected NSCN-IM militants abducted two
State Government teachers in Wokha District for not paying
"24 per cent net salary deduction" to the group. The two
teachers, unidentified at the time of filing this report,
are both said to be teachers in the government primary
schools at Hanku and Niropen villages. Following the incident,
an angry ANSTA has directed all teachers across the State
not to attend work on April 24 as a "mark of resentment"
against the alleged abductions. ANSTA has further directed
to all its members to refrain from paying 'tax' being
collected by different group of national workers during
its general meeting held on April 16 under association
resolution no. 3.
|
Violent |
April 17 |
Ns |
The NSCN-IM, Zeliangrong Region (Makuilongdi)
has issued an order prohibiting the 'substitute culture'
in Government schools and Primary Health Centres and Sub-Primary
Health Centres with immediate effect. The outfit said,
deputing substitutes in educational institutes and primary
health centres has become a culture and system. "As a
move to eradicate this corrupt practice, we are prohibiting
the practice with immediate effect," said the outfit.
It also warned that no prior information will be given
further but action will be initiated against the violators
of this order of the outfit.
|
Statement |
April 17 |
Manipur |
The ZUF has accused the NSCN-IM of killing
the truck driver.
|
Statement |
April 20 |
Dimapur District in Nagaland |
In an exclusive interview in Hebron, NSCN-IM
Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) Thuingaleng Muivah
asserted that the issue raised by other Naga political
groups to reveal the points under negotiations with the
government of India was "too simple a logic for difficult
politics". He was responding to the query posed by the
newspaper on the issue raised by other Naga political
groups, who said they cannot extend support to the negotiations
unless the NSCN (Isak-Muivah) group revealed the contents
being negotiated with the government of India. He also
maintained that both the Government of India and the NSCN-IM
want an early solution but did not specify any time frame.
|
Statement |
April 21 |
NS |
The All Nagaland School Teachers' Association
has directed its members not to attend their classes from
April 24 as a mark of resentment against the abduction
of two Government primary school teachers in Wokha District
on April 12 by the cadres of the NSCN-IM. They were abducted
from Hanku and Nitropen villages for not paying "tax".
The association's president, Ponchulo Wanth, said the
teachers were frequently harassed, intimidated and assaulted
for non-payment of "tax" on time. The Nagaland Government
Higher Secondary School Employees' Association has also
condemned the action of militants. The NSF has asked schoolteachers
not to pay any "tax" to the rebels.
|
Statement |
April 23 |
Dimapur |
NSCN-IM has submitted a fresh proposal
to the Centre for a greater autonomy. "We have demanded
greater autonomy without giving up on our demands for
independence and sovereignty," a senior NSCN-IM functionary
said. He refused to disclose the details of the fresh
proposal of the NSCN-IM to the Centre on interim agreement
but said the proposal contains demand for greater autonomy
for the time being. The proposal was submitted to the
Centre around four months back and the next round of talks
would be held on April 29 and 30 in New Delhi with the
representatives of the Centre led by former Nagaland chief
secretary R.S. Pandey. 'Chairman' Isak Chishi Swu and
'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah left for New Delhi
on April 24, while another team will join them later.
|
Statement |
April 24 |
Dimapur |
In a joint operation, 29 Assam Rifles
and Police personnel rescued three local women from an
"illegal Detention Centre of the NSCN-IM" in Ao Kashiram
area, Dimapur District.
|
Non-violent |
April 24 |
NS |
Two Government teachers of Wokha district
who were reportedly taken into captive on April 12 "for
not paying annual 'tax'" on time by NSCN-IM cadres were
released.
|
Non-violent |
April 30 |
Dimapur in Nagaland
|
SFs recovered a cache of illegal arms
and ammunition from the house of NSCN-IM deputy kilonser
(minister), ''ministry of trade and transport, Kahoi Swu
located in Nuton Basti in Dimapur. According to a press
release by Assam Rifles, the arms and ammunition recovered
include one .22mm GSG-5P Semi Auto Rifle (Made in Germany);
one 7.62 mm AK-47 Rifle; one .22mm Beretta Pistol (Made
in Italy); one 9mm Pistol Norinco (Made in China); five
magazines and 141 rounds of assorted ammunition. After
the operation, Kahoi Swu along with three others identified
as Sanjay Sharma, Sujit Kar and Sanjay Kumar Gupta were
arrested. On questioning, the arrested revealed that they
were hired to repair arms which were kept in the house
of Kahoi Swu.
|
Non-violent |
May 2 |
NS
|
NSCN-IM said it was investigating into
the April 19 incident in which former speaker of ENSF,
Throngso Yimchunger was physically assaulted. In a statement,
NSCN-IM expressed its "deep regret and anguish" over the
assault of the former ENSF speaker along with his family
members by some persons claiming to be NSCN members. While
strongly condemning such physical assault said it was
investigating the matter to ascertain whether the culprits
were NSCN-IM members or not.
|
Statement |
May 2 |
Ukhrul District in Manipur
|
Lunghar Village Authority, Ukhrul District
has alleged atrocities by NSCN-IM members against 76-year
old Wungreingai, headman of Mapum village on April 23.
A statement issued by the headman of the village authority,
LW Shimreingam claimed that Wungreingai was abducted and
brutally assaulted by two NSCN-IM personnel at the office
of the outfit's Central Administrative Officer, Wung Tangkhul
Region.
|
Violent |
May 3 |
Tinsukia in Assam
|
Residents of Margherita town in Tinsukia
District nabbed a suspected NSCN-IM militant, Sumit Mech,
with an AK-47 rifle and a foreign-made semi- automatic
rifle and handed him over to Police.
|
Non-violent |
May 6 |
NS |
NSCN-K kilonser for 'MIP [Ministry
of Information and Publicity]', 'NGO' and 'public relations',
Wangtin Naga described the incident as a contradiction
of the "peace-deal" struck between NSCN-K and NSCN-KK
through CFSB on April 21. NSCN-KK's kilonser for MIP,
Akato Chophi refuted the claims of a 'peace-deal' between
the clashing outfits.
|
Statement |
May 6 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-KK militants opened fire and killed
one NSCN-K militant, and a civilian near the Clock Tower
Junction in Dimapur town of Dimapur District. The one
who died on the spot was identified as 'sergeant major'
of NSCN-K one Shonato Yepthomi alias Inato (21) and Kavuto
Yepthomi (19). Another civilian identified as advocate
V.N. Sharma was hit by a stray bullet during the incident.
|
Violent |
May 6 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM has warmly welcomed ten "home
comers", eight members from NSCN-KK and two from NSCN-K.
The manes of the members are Vitoshe Achumi, deputy kilonser,
N. Hekiye Chophy, 'secretary kilo affairs', Akaho Swu,
'general secretary' CNC, Hotoli Yepthomi, joint secretaries,
Niyivi Awomi and N.Hoshito Wotsa, leacy Shikupu Sumi and
Viniho Achumi all from NSCN-KK and 'joint secretary' V.Atoho
and 'rajau peyu', S.Semato Aye both from NSCN-K
|
Statement |
May 7 |
NS |
NSCN-K has expressed serious concern over
reports of groups and individuals seeking and levying
"tax/donations" in and around Dimapur District in the
name of NSCN-K. In a statement, NSCN-K 'military in-charge'
'lieutenant colonel' Akaho Sumi directed all business
establishments, individuals and the general public not
to entertain demands from individuals or groups claiming
to be from the NSCN-K without the approval of the designated
authorities from the 'military (finance).
|
Statement |
May 8 |
NS |
In contrast to the recent statement issued
by a top functionary of the NSCN-K opposing the inclusion
of Rongmei and Mao tribes as STs of Nagaland, NSCN-K kilonser
(minister), Wangtin Naga, on May 8, maintained that the
group has "nothing to do with the issue". He said NSCN-K
neither supported nor opposed the recognition of the two
tribes as STs of Nagaland. In an exclusive interview,
Wangtin pointed out that NSCN-K had only one political
objective-- "Naga sovereignty". He however said "recognition
of the two tribes should be deliberated and discussed
between the State Government and Nagas".
|
Statement |
May 17 |
NS |
Drawing attention to a proposed meeting
purportedly called by advisor Nagaland village chief's
federation, T.L Angami and president Shalem Konyak on
May 22, the HLC of the three Naga political groups -NSCN-IM,
NSCN-KK and NNC/FGN - has asserted their inability to
participate in any such "out of the way" discussion, which
"only creates more confusion and serves as a tool for
adversaries to exploit human frailties." In a joint press
release, NSCN-KK Kilonser (minister) C. Singson, NNC/FGN
Kedallo Zhopra Vero and NSCN-IM Kilonser Angnaikham urged
the organizers of the proposed meet to desist from carrying
on the said proposal before it led to any kind of development
that could become detrimental to the well-being of the
Naga society as a whole. They said "a dubious 50 points
of draft proposal" was set to be discussed in that proposed
meeting for some kind of a political settlement between
the Nagas and the GoI. Meanwhile, the HLC signatories
also affirmed to commit their sincere support to the ongoing
Reconciliation process led by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation
and towards any unity and peace efforts.
|
Statement |
May 18 |
Bishnupur in Manipur
|
A NSCN-IM cadre was shot dead by suspected
ZUF cadres at around 2pm along Thongjaorok River bank
at Lusai Chiru Village, some eight kilometres away from
Bishnupur Police Station. The Police also recovered two
empty cases of a 9mm pistol. From the identity card found
from the youth, the deceased was identified as one Paosingdai
Gonmei (29). Additionally, a press communiqué issued by
information Secretary of the ZUF, A Dangmei said that
Pousingdai Gonmei, Kapur (area administrator) of Zeilad
Region of Duithanjang Khoupum in Tameglong District was
'awarded capital punishment' at Ngariyan village, Churachanpur
District. It said that the deceased was arrested in 2011
for leading the NSCN-IM cadres in the first gun battle
at Khoupum in 2010. After stern warning, he was released
as he was a Zeliangrong. The ZUF went on to say that he
was also among the cadres involved in the ambush at Soubunglong
(Leishok) village in 2011. It also alleged that the deceased
was found collecting 'tax' in the Zeliangrong region.
|
Violent |
May 20 |
Wokha in Nagaland |
NSCN-IM functionaries led by 'town commander
-Wokha town', N. Lotha, paid a surprise 'visit' to Wokha
District Hospital after 'receiving' complaints on several
occasions from various quarters on the negligence of District
Hospital by MS and his supporting staff manning the hospital.
According to a press release issued by the NSCN-IM Wokha
'town commander', N. Lotha said that the pathetic condition
of the patients laying helplessly without the presence
of the hospital staff spoke volume about the "failure
of administrators" in the hospital. Lotha further added,
"The lackadaisical attitude of the staff playing with
the life of human does not auger well and may invite public
outcry if the same pattern of negligence persist when
they are to provide 24X7 services".
|
Statement |
May 23 |
Dimapur in Nagaland |
During a meeting with the 'titular king'
of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba at Hebron in Dimapur District
of Nagaland, NSCN-IM 'general secretary', Thuingaleng
Muivah stated, "Nagas and Meiteis should decide for their
own future and our future will be the outcome of this
decision".
Leishemba Sanajaoba and Thuingaleng Muivah
met in the early part of May 2013 at Hebron, the NSCN-lM
Peace Camp in Dimapur, informed a source. Although there
was no concrete agreement or commitment during the meeting,
it was regarded as the first positive step to clear misunderstanding
and promote rapport between the Meiteis and Nagas.
|
Statement |
May 25 |
NS |
The ICHAM, has in a release said that
it considers the meeting between Th Muivah, 'general secretary'
of NSCN-IM and a team led by the 'titular king' of Manipur,
Leisemba Sanajaoba' at NSCN-IM camp in Hebron, in Dimapur
District of Nagaland, recently as a milestone and welcome
gesture. "The meeting of such two prominent personalities
of the area will not only promote brotherly neighbourhood,
sense of belongingness, solidarity and closer understanding
not only between the Meitei and the Naga brothers but
across the whole north eastern states of India and beyond,"
the release said.
|
Statement |
May 27 |
Dimapur |
Several organisations in Dimapur have
resolved at an emergency meeting that, "irrespective of
any sort of justification/s", there would be "only one
tax" payable to any one faction of the underground groups.
Affirming that underground groups would be "allowed to
levy tax" only at one entry point instead of the present
practice, the meeting resolved that "irritants such as
trade license "tax", ID "tax", registration "tax", calendar
donations, Christmas & New Year donations, etc shall not
be entertained anymore." Further, the meeting resolved
that yearly tax, payable to different factions, would
not be increased arbitrarily under any circumstances,
hence, amount payable would be the same as in 2012.
ACAUT in a resolution adopted stated that
there would be "only one tax" payable to any one faction
of the underground groups. ACAUT, formed by representatives
of several organizations in Dimapur, on May 28 appealed
to all the business community in Dimapur "not to pay tax"
to any group till the issue was resolved with the top
leadership of various underground groups.
|
Statement |
May 28 |
Dimapur |
The ACAUT drafted a "memorandum" to be
submitted to the collective leadership of both NSCN-IM
at Hebron and NSCN-KK at Khehoi.
|
Statement |
May 28 |
NS |
NPCC expressed solidarity with ACUT under
the aegis of NCD, in an effort to "streamline taxation"
by deciding "to pay only one yearly tax payable to any
one faction of UGs". While extending fullest cooperation
of the Congress with the Naga civil society, NPCC president
S.I.Jamir termed the decision as "a bold and laudable
step and the need of the hour".
|
Statement |
May 30 |
NS |
More civil organizations from various
parts of Nagaland including NVCO, Christian Forum, NCP
State unit, WDCCI, MTTCC and MTGBU, WSYF have expressed
outrage at the "illegal taxations and unabated extortions"
in Dimapur and expressed total solidarity with the ACAUT
comprising of Dimapur-based civil society and public organizations
under the aegis of Naga Council.
|
Statement |
May 30 |
Itanagar / arunachal pradesh |
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant-General
(retired), Nirbhay Sharma, said the Naga issue is very
complex and it should be resolved considering the aspirations
of all affected Northeast States when asked about the
insurgency problem of Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts
of the State where Naga rebels from neighboring Nagaland
are operating. Sharma commented, "The Centre is initiating
peace process with the NSCN and I personally hope that
the issue will be resolved amicably." Sharma, who took
oath on May 29, said his priority area would be to develop
the State.
|
Statement |
May 31 |
NS |
With regard to the April 19 incident,
in which former speaker of ENSF, Throngso Yimchunger was
physically assaulted, it has emerged that the three accused
were not NSCN-IM cadres. This was resolved at a joint
sitting between frontal organisations of eastern Nagaland
and NSCN-IM official.
|
Statement |
June 1 |
NS |
Two militants, identified as K. Halem
Raja Peyu and Temo Khiam, belonging to FGN and NSCN-IM,
respectively, joined NSCN-K. NSCN-K, in a press release
stated that the two 'functionaries' felt that the Naga
sovereignty issue could only be brought about by NSCN
under the "able and unquestionable leadership S.S.Khaplang".
The two functionaries further pledged to work for the
Naga national cause till Nagas achieve full sovereignty
under the leadership of S.S.Khaplang, added the release.
|
Statement |
June 4 |
NS |
NSCN-KK has sought clarification from
FNR on the abduction of its cadres by NSCN-IM Lotha region.
NSCN-KK claimed that NSCN-IM, Lotha region has been constantly
provoking NSCN-KK by 'arresting' its functionaries in
the region, on flimsy grounds. It also alleged that NSCN-IM,
Lotha region, has abducted over six of its cadres and
two 'central secretariat' members recently.
|
Statement |
June 5 |
New Delhi |
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, described
the security situation in the Northeast as "complex" since
insurgency, extortion and agitations continue to exist
in the region. "The security situation in the northeast
continues to be complex, with insurgency, extortion and
agitations being the main disruptive elements in the hands
of the insurgents," he said in his address at the conference
of Chief Ministers on internal security in New Delhi.
Singh, however, said there has been considerable
progress in dialogue with several insurgent and ethnic
separatist groups in the northeastern region. "A memorandum
of understanding has been signed with both factions of
DHD of Dima Hasao in Assam. Three Metei insurgent groups
have signed a memorandum of understanding in February
2013. Talks with the NSCN are continuing," he said. The
Prime Minister said the central government was committed
to undertaking and bringing to a satisfactory conclusion
dialogue with all groups and organisations which are willing
to give up violence to seek solutions within the framework
of our Constitution. "We are equally firm in our determination
to continue assisting the states of the northeast to enhance
their law and order enforcement capabilities, so that
the people of the northeast enjoy the normal fruits of
democracy and development," he said.
|
Statement |
June 5 |
Longleng / Nagaland |
Two NSCN militants were arrested from
Wokha while they were "extorting money" from passenger
buses proceeding towards Longleng District. According
to SDPO Wokha Kenesa, the accused have been identified
as Pinymthung Shitiri (18) of NSCN-K and Thungjamo Kikon
(19) of NSCN-IM. Police said one 7.65 country made pistol
with three live rounds, two mobile phones, collection
slip/note and some cash were seized from the accused.
|
Non-violent |
June 5 |
Dimapur / Nagaland |
Civil society organizations, including
students and the business community, have taken a strong
stand against the silence of NSCN-IM with regard to its
demand seeking cooperation of the outfit to stop rampant
illegal 'taxation' in Dimapur by various rebel outfits.
The civil societies under the banner of ACAUT under the
aegis of Naga Council Dimapur, on June 5, decided to call
a bandh (shut down strike) on June 10 in protest
against the rebel outfit's silence.
In its memorandum to Ato Kilonser (prime
minister) of NSCN-IM, the Naga civil society organizations
and business community sought the cooperation of the outfit
with regard to the public demand for only one 'tax' payable
per rebel faction. It also sought abolishment of the multiple
'taxes' imposed on single items at New Field check gate,
godowns and shops by rebel groups. It said that the yearly
'tax' payable to different rebel factions should not be
increased arbitrarily under any circumstances and amount
payable be kept same as 2012. Asserting that no individual
can be 'taxed' twice in a year, the memorandum said a
salaried person or businessmen once taxed cannot be imposed
household tax or vice-versa. It said that only authorized
personnel of Naga rebel groups should be allowed to collect
'tax' and asked Naga rebel outfits to bring out a "Tax
brochure" to streamline taxation.
|
Stetement |
June 7 |
Kohima / Nagaland |
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reiterated
that his Government was totally against all illegal 'taxes'
being imposed by various underground groups on various
items which have caused harassment on the people, but
blamed it on the GoI failure to formulate a policy to
provide sustenance for the outfits. Rio said after signing
cease fire agreement, the undergrounds were not provided
with any sustenance for their survival and so were compelled
to impose various 'taxes' on the people. He said a central
sustenance policy for the undergrounds, who were under
cease fire with the GoI, would mitigate the suffering
of the people of Nagaland from the unabated illegal taxes
imposed upon business. He appealed to the GoI, to come
out with a policy to support the underground groups for
their survival, as they were under cease-fire agreement
with the Centre. Rio also acknowledged that currently,
the common people of the state have spontaneously come
out against the economic burden imposed on them by the
unabated 'taxes' and who have asked various underground
groups to agree to 'one tax, one year' for the factions.
|
Statement |
June 8 |
Dimapur / Nagaland |
ACAUT held a meeting with NSCN-IM leaders
at Camp Hebron in Dimapur District to deliberate on multiple
'taxation' imposed by various underground groups, which
has crippled the commercial hub Dimapur. ACAUT informed
that no clear-cut solution could be arrived at and that
NSCN-IM asked for more time to study the matter. The NSCN-IM
leaders nevertheless pointed out that as a people mandated
revolutionary group they have the 'right to tax' people.
|
Statement |
June 10 |
Tirap / Arunachal Pradesh
|
SFs arrested two militants
of the NSCN-IM and rescued a government official from
the duo, during a joint operation near the Deputy Commissioner’s
office in Khonsa in Tirap District. The arrested militants
were, identified as ‘Private’ Changwang Wangsu and ‘Private’
Nyuwang Chama. One Temen Yakyak, a Government official
working in the urban development department, who was abducted
by the duo on an unspecified date, was also rescued, the
report said.
The arrested rebels also
had served an extortion notice to Julie Hamtok, wife of
a former Zilla Parishad (local autonomous
body at District level) member of Lazu (Tirap District).
|
Non-violent
|
June 10 |
Manipur
|
With NSCN-IM refusing
to return the weapons their cadres snatched from three
cadres of KNO/KNA, the latter has decided to block Imphal-Ukhrul
road indefinitely with effect from 6pm on June 11. KNO/KNA
‘information and publicity secretary’ Rex Kuki told
that the outfit has been compelled to block Imphal-Ukhrul
road as NSCN-IM failed to return the confiscated weapons
by June 9. Some NSCN-IM cadres who came in a Tata Winger
van and a Bolero jeep overpowered three cadres of KNO/KNA
at Mahadev Lamkhai along Imphal-Ukhrul road on June 8
and snatched a pistol. In addition, the three KNO/KNA
cadres were physically assaulted by the NSCN-IM cadres,
he said.
|
Statement
|
June 11 |
Manipur
|
The proposed indefinite
blockade of Imphal-Ukhrul road which was to be in effect
from 6 pm following a call by the KNO has now been called
off in the evening of June 11 considering the hardship
it will cause to the public. On June 8, cadres of NSCN-IM
had allegedly assaulted some cadres of KNO at Mahadev
Lamkhai along Imphal-Ukhrul road and confiscated some
weapons of the latter group. Demanding the return of the
confiscated weapons and condemning the incident, the KNO
had announced to call the indefinite blockade.
|
Statement
|
June 11 |
Assam
|
Sources told Assam
Tribune that in the recent clash in the Naginijan
area of Jorhat District along Nagaland border, the involvement
of militants belonging to the NSCN-IM was confirmed. According
to information gathered by the security agencies, a group
of around 20 members of the militant group was camping
in the area for some time and they first opened fire from
Nagaland with shot guns, in which one farmer was killed.
As the NSCN-IM is under cease-fire agreement with the
Government of India, the matter was taken up with the
Centre by the State Government and the militants later
retreated back from that area.
|
Statement
|
June 12 |
Nagaland
|
SFs arrested six persons,
including four cadres of NSCN-IM and two civilians, for
the abduction of a contractor, identified as Abdul Rehman
(45), from different locations in and around the vicinity
of Sovima village in Dimapur District. Rehman, who was
abducted on June 9, managed to escape on June 11, after
which he informed the Police. The six accused have
been identified as - ‘sergeant’ Asing Jagoi (27), ‘sergeant
major’ Ahei Konyak (32), ‘corporal’ Kevi Rupü (25) and
‘lieutenant’. Alha Mvun (38) the two civilians were identified
as Pituo Zumvü (38), and Sombhu Monda (29). SFs recovered
ten empty cases of AK Rifle ammunition, five empty cases
of 9mm, and two empty cases of .32 and one empty case
of .22 were recovered from the house where the victim
was held hostage.
|
Non-violent
|
June 15 |
Nagaland |
Two weeks after more than a dozen civil
society groups and trade bodies in Nagaland formed a joint
platform and asked underground rebel outfits to stop collecting
"tax" from the people, the NSCN-IM has not only negated
such a demand but has come out with a set of "rules" so
that all pay for the "national cause". The NSCN-IM has
in fact issued a 17-point 'Rules and guidelines for protection
of the general public against illegal tax, 2013' with
the first point saying, "Every Naga and others residing
in Nagalim shall pay tax to the Nation for the national
cause."
|
Statement |
June 15 |
Nagaland |
The State Government however said it cannot
let anybody impose illegal "taxes" on the people. "However
it is for the Centre to do something because the NSCN
(IM) is talking directly to the Centre," state Home Minister
G Kaito said in Kohima.
|
Statement |
June 15 |
Nagaland |
The rival NSCN-K, described the NSCN-IM
as "mother of all taxation" and accused the business community
of utilising underground elements as "dadas" to protect
their interests. The Khaplang faction also hit out at
the elected government of the state and said those in
the government, right from the minister down to the peon,
siphon off more than 40 per cent of the development funds
available to the State.
|
Statement |
June 17 |
Mokokchung / Nagaland |
SFs arrested one NSCN-IM cadre, identified
as 'khapur' [area administrator] Limayanger (34), while
allegedly extorting money from various vehicles along
National Highway (NH)-2 near 8th Mile in Tuli in Mokokchung
District. SFs recovered INR 3,740 from the militant.
|
Non-violent |
June 19 |
Manipur |
Transportation of fertilizers along the
Imphal-Dimapur National Highway-2 have stopped due to
the large scale extortion by the NSCN-IM. This was stated
by Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdul Nasir replying
to a question raised by Member of Legislative Assembly,
Kh Joykisan Singh during the question and answer session
taken up by the House as the first business of the ongoing
session on June 20.
|
Statement |
June 20 |
Dimapur / Nagaland |
NSCN-IM accorded a warm welcome to six
"home -comers" from NSCN-KK [four members] and NSCN-K
[two members] during a formal reception programme for
the "home-comers" which was held at CHQ of Hebron in Dimapur
District. The 'home comers' from NSCN-KK were identified
as Z.Bohoto Sumi, G.Satoi Zhimo, H Ahovi Awomi and Akheto
Yeptho while that of NSCN-K were Vikiho S Aye and Lhoghoto
Chishi.
|
Statement |
June 23 |
Dimapur / Nagaland |
SFs arrested one NSCN-IM 'deputy kilonser'
, as Thronglise Sangtam, from Chikeya village in Dimapur
District. SFs recovered one 5.56mm HK Rifle with two magazines,
one .22 pistol magazine, and 76 rounds of 5.56 mm and
tax collection receipts were recovered from his possession.
|
Non-violent |
June 25 |
Nagaland |
MHA wrote to the Nagaland Chief Secretary
to stop NSCN-IM from levying 'tax' on common people, saying
that such action by the Naga insurgent group is leading
to price rise of commodities and this cannot be allowed
to continue. In the letter, the MHA stated that there
has been a serious situation following NSCN-IM's declaration
that every Naga as well as others residing in 'Nagalim'
shall 'pay tax'.
MHA Director (North-East ), J P N Singh,
in his letter, said NSCN-IM has been arrogating itself
the responsibility of finding a political solution on
behalf of Nagas in general of which it clearly is not
the sole representative. The outfit is not only not observing
the ceasefire ground rules, but also violating all the
existing laws rules and regulations, he said. Singh further
said, "You may kindly agree that this is a situation in
which the mere argument of having ceasefire with the government
of India is no excuse to go on a rampage and destroy the
public confidence in the state. It is high time that the
state takes its responsibility seriously and starts looking
after the interest of its subjects. Unbearable pressure
of rising prices cannot be allowed to continue adding
to the miseries of the people. You are requested to initiate
measures to stop what is going on and also ensure security
of the office bearers of ACAUT (Action Committee against
Unabated Taxation)."
The NSCN-IM has justified the system of
'taxation' and asserted that it was the only outfit mandated
by the Nagas for holding political talks with the Government
of India for resolving the Naga political issue.
|
Statement |
June 27 |
Dimapur / Nagaland |
One person reportedly a '2nd lieutenant'
in the NSCN-IM, identified as Imliteka (36), a resident
near Holotoli School, Padumpukhuri of the same District,
was reportedly shot dead by his brother in-law after an
altercation.
|
Non-violent |
July 2 |
New Delhi |
PM Manmohan Singh has reiterated that
the Union Government was "serious about the Naga problem"
and added that "the issue will be solved soon". PM made
the assurance when State Minister of School Education,
C.M.Chang, met him in New Delhi recently. According to
a communiqué issued by Public Relations Officer, Nagaland
House, New Delhi, Kuolie Mere, the PM had stated this
in response to an appeal made by Chang to solve the Naga
political issue. The Prime Minister had reportedly enquired
about the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM form Chang.
Chang had urged the Prime Minister to resolve the Naga
political issue during his (Dr Singh's) tenure and leadership.
He told the Prime Minister that Nagas were "expecting
solution before the next general elections (2014)". Chang
further told the PM that the Naga people longed for a
permanent settlement that was "honourable and acceptable
to the Nagas". During his meeting, Chang also requested
the Prime Minister for more funds for Nagaland. In response,
the PM informed Chang that more funds would be granted
to Nagaland in September 2012 and that additional funds
would be provided to all North East States during the
current financial year [2013]. The PM also mentioned that
he had assured State Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in their
last meeting about the additional fund for the State and
an early solution to the Naga political issue.
|
Statement |
July 10 |
Guwahati/ Assam |
NIA investigation reported that Naga militants
are getting ammunition from Police. The NIA which has
registered a case in this regard has already arrested
four Police officials, including Wokha District SP, S
Sangtam, one SDPO, one ASI and one havildar, who was in
charge of the armoury from where the ammunition was taken
out.
Sources said that at the end of 2012 it
was found that a group of police officers were involved
in handing over of huge quantities of ammunition of AK
series rifles and SLR to the militants belonging to the
NSCN-IM. On Police records, it was shown that the ammunition
was used in the firing ranges, while, the live cartridges
given to the militants were replaced by the empty shells
provided by the ultras.
|
Statement |
July 14 |
Dimapur |
Attending his first meeting after being
appointed as the chairman of CFMG, Lieutenant General
(Rtd), N.K Singh told an NSCN-IM delegation that the spirit
of CFGR was being vitiated by the "undesirable" activities
of the group and other factions. According to a statement
issued by the CFMG chairman through CFMG staff officer
G. Rengma, during the meeting NK Singh highlighted that
the people of Nagaland have "suffered enough" due to what
he called "self-serving distorted interpretation" of CFGR.
N.K Singh asked the NSCN-IM delegation led by CFMC convernor
Kraibo Chawang to confine the group's cadres to the designated
camps and not to "infringe" upon the functioning of the
legitimate organs of the state and central governments.
The statement said State Government representative
additional chief secretary & commissioner, Banou Z. Jamir
stressed on the need for cadres to stay in their designated
camps and avoid moving with weapons in populated areas
stating that State Government has to abide by the laws
of the State. She also said that "movement of weapons
into the state must not be done since cease-fire is on."
DGP Besesayo Kezo told the meeting that if armed cadres
move around in civilian areas, "action has to be taken
as per the law of the land," said the press statement.
|
Statement |
July 15 |
Ukhrul / Manipur
|
At least one cadre of an militant group
was killed while two others sustained injuries in a gunfight
between two rival outfits at Kangkum village along Indo-Myanmar
border under Kasom Khullen subdivision in Ukhrul District.
A source said the shoot-out took place between cadres
of NSCN-IM and a suspected militant group active in the
area. The source confirmed the death of one cadre of the
NSCN-IM cadre and injury of two others.
|
Violent |
July 15 |
NS |
NSCN-KK group has said that no militant
outfit should dictate another militant organisation in
the interest of maintaining peace in the region. NSCN-KK,
Zeliangrong Region supervisor, Felix, who is also a 'deputy
kilonser' (deputy minister) alleged that the NSCN-IM has
been asking the public not to pay 'tax' to the NSCN-KK
group. "In short, the NSCN-IM is banning our outfit from
collecting tax from the people. This move of the NSCN-IM
is nothing but inviting violence," warns Felix while adding
that "No underground organisation has the authority to
ban another outfit from collecting tax."
|
Statement |
July 15 |
NS |
Responding to the CFMG chairman Lieutenant
General (Rtd) N.K Singh's statement, which asked the NSCN-IM
not to vitiate the spirit of the CFGR and to stop "extortion",
NSCN-IM's CFMC office reiterated that NSCN as the "de-facto
Government" has "legitimate right to levy tax in Nagalim."
In a statement, CFMC secretary Imcha Longkumer said its
right to levy tax should not be interpreted as "extortion",
saying nowhere in the CFGR it was mentioned NSCN could
not levy 'tax'. Pointing out that CFGR was a bi-lateral
agreement signed between Government of India and the NSCN,
CFMC said whenever there were differences it had to be
resolved by a higher cease-fire review committee meeting
in Delhi. CFMC had also raised the issue of "frequent"
raids by Assam Rifles on the residences of NSCN functionaries,
which it said was violation of CFGR.
|
Statement |
July 16 |
Dima Hasao / Assam
|
SFs arrested two militants belonging to
NSCN-IM, identified as Ramkutlungbe Ndaime (29) and Suirang
Newme (28), from Jatinga locality in Dima Hasao District.
SFs recovered one 7.65mm pistol, two rounds of ammunition
and some NSCM-IM extortion notes from their possession.
|
Non-violent |
July 18 |
Peren |
The 37 Assam Rifles rescued a civilian,
who they claimed had been abducted by NSCN-IM from Heningkunglwa
under Peren District. Colonel AS Chauhan said the person,
identified as Amon Sanjao, was abducted from Senapati
District in Manipur by the NSCN-IM cadres on April 16,
as he was unable to pay them INR 150,000. He is a timber
merchant and a resident of Bishenpur in Manipur.
|
Non-violent |
July 19 |
NS |
ENPO has withdrawn the non cooperation
movement imposed against NSCN-IM in connection to April
19 incident where in three cadres claiming to be NSCN-IM
cadre assaulted former speaker of ENSF Throngse Yimchunger
and also abused the image of Eastern Naga leaders. A press
release issued by Chingmak Chang, president and NT Thamlong
Phom, general secretary, ENPO on July 19 said the non
cooperation movement was lifted after the three accused---
Panka Lotha, Chipo Lotha and Akheto Sema tendered unconditional
apology on July 11 for hurting sentiments of Eastern Naga
people in general and Eastern Naga leaders in particular.
|
Statement |
July 19 |
Changlang / Arunachal
Pradesh |
SFs shot dead two NSCN cadres, identified
as 'lieutenants' Keejan Pangtok and Akhi Yobin, in an
encounter in Changlang District on July 19, a delayed
official report informed. Though the NSCN-K has a strong
presence the Changlang District, the factional identity
of the slain cadres has yet not been ascertained. Pangtok
hailed from Dimapur District while Yobin belonged to Vijaynagar
circle in Changlang District, the report said.
|
Violent |
July 20 |
NS |
NSCN-KK informed that 'sergeant' Khekato
Sumi, a cadre belonging to the NSCN-IM has joined the
NSCN-KK.
|
Statement |
July 20 |
NS |
NSCN-IM has once again reminded the public
to be aware of 'illegal activities' being carried out
in Dimapur and adjoining areas.
|
Statement |
July 24 |
Phek / Nagaland |
AR personnel arrested one NSCN-IM "extortionist",
identified as Akope Kope (32), from Phek District. According
to an AR statement, Akope was arrested while "indulging
in extortion" from civil vehicles at Pfutsero in Phek
District. Three 'tax' receipts, INR 10,300 in cash and
one mobile phone along with a SIM were recovered from
his possession.
|
Non-violent |
July 24 |
Kiphere / Nagaland |
Metinkhong Village Council chairman said
there was another clash between the NSCN-K and NSCN-IM
cadres near Metinkhong village under Mimi Area Pungro
sub-division of the Kiphire District. The chairman said
one NSCN-IM cadre sustained minor injury during the firing.
|
Violent |
July 25 |
Kiphere / Nagaland |
In a suspected factional clash, one NSCN-K
cadre, identified as 'Lance corporal' Chumpise Sangtam
(20), was allegedly shot dead by the NSCN-IM cadres at
Longya Ward in the Kiphire Town of Kiphire District
|
Violent |
July 27 |
Imphal East / Manipur |
Suspected NSCN-IM militants hurled a hand
grenade at the residence of a social worker, M Ngarami,
at Tangkhul Avenue in the Imphal East District which exploded
near the residential gate. However, no casualty was reported.
|
Violent |
July 27 |
NS |
The NSCN-IM issued a warning on ACAUT
for the "senseless accusations heaped upon the NSCN".
Terming the statements as "treacherous and politically
motivated", it accused ACAUT of allowing itself "to become
the instruments of the forces that are working against
the cause of the people".
|
Statement |
July 27 |
Phek-Kohima |
11 AR personnel arrested one NSCN-IM extortionist,
identified as Kholhi (27), while he was extorting from
passengers and goods carrying vehicles between Pfütseromi
in Phek District and Kekruma village in Kohima District
|
Non-violent |
July 29 |
NS |
Responding to the NSCN-IM, the ACAUT,
said the descriptions belittled "the voice of the people"
and therefore wanted to clarify that its "actions thus
far, is nothing short of patriotism". ACAUT maintained
it was engaged in "nation building" as much as any Naga
Underground groups, through its agitations against unabated
'taxation'.
|
Statement |
July 29 |
Dimapur |
Former CFMG and CFSB chairman Major General
(retired) N. George referring to the NSCN-IM statement
said on July 29 it was his belief that ACAUT had spoken
out on behalf of the people and the issue that needed
to be resolved now was "who represents the people".
|
Statement |
July 29 |
NS |
Responding to the rejoinder by ACAUT,
the 'Ministry of Information and Publicity' (MIP) of the
NSCN-IM, said it was regrettable that the pressure on
the 'taxpayer' was due to a fallout of having "too many
nationalist groups in Nagalim".
|
Statement |
July 29 |
NS |
The signatories of the "Naga Concordant"
led by the conveners of the 'High Level Commission' (HLC)
on July 21 and 23 met with the Forum for Naga Reconciliation
(FNR) to prepare for and convene a meeting with the highest
level leaders. Subsequently, Isak Chishi Swu and Th Muivah
of NSCN-IM, 'General' (Retd.) Khole Konyak and Kitovi
Zhimomi of NSCN-KK, 'Brigadier' (Retd.) S. Singnya and
Zhopra Vero of the NNC, along with each group's HLC members
met on July 27 and 29.
|
Statement |
July 30 |
Manipur |
KIM and KOHR have once again implored
the PM to first settle the NSCN-IM criminal acts against
murdering of 900 Kukis, uprooting 360 Kuki villages and
displacing thousands of Kukis during the Kuki-Naga clash
in the 90s, before the Government reaches any agreement
with the NSCN-IM. The reminder to the PM is made following
a news report which appeared in this paper on July 26
wherein a highly placed source was quoted to have said
that the State Government was put under strong pressure
by the MHA to give positive feedbacks and response on
certain matters related to the Government of India's quest
for a solution to the vexed Naga issue.
|
Statement |
July 30 |
Thoubal / Manipur |
Workers engaged in sand and pebble quarrying
works on the banks of Itok river protested collection
of tax by the cadres of NSCN-IM cadres. Itok river flows
through Yairipok Chandrakhong and Phanjakhong villages
of Heirok Assembly Constituency in Thoubal District. In
a sit-in-protest organised by the villagers of Chandrakhong
Mayai Keithel and nearby villages, a quarry worker said
that some armed cadres snatched away vehicle documents
and keys from truck drivers at around noon of July 29.
|
Violent |
August
7 |
Dima Hasao / Assam
|
SFs arrested two NSCN-IM militants from
a forest near Lodhi village in Dima Hasao District. The
SFs recovered one 7.65mm pistol along with magazine, two
live rounds, 20 gelatin sticks, 10 detonators and eight
tax collection receipts of NSCN-IM from their possession.
|
Non-violent |
August 8 |
NS
|
NSCN-IM has asked the Government authorities
to disallow "illegal activities"-running "open liquor"
business in Government quarters in Super Market, Dimapur.
|
Statement |
August 9 |
Dimapur / Nagaland
|
ACAUT and members of various civil society
voluntary organisations spent the larger part of the six-hour
meeting in Hebron Camp with NSCN-IM at the receiving end
on August 9. The meeting with ACAUT in Hebron camp of
the NSCN-IM was the second which was convened by the latter,
the first being on June 8. During the meeting, NSCN-IM's
'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah accused ACAUT's
initiative against unabated 'taxation' having become "political
and serious".
|
Statement |
August 10 |
NS
|
NSCN-K CFSB 'supervisor' D.T. Lincoln
has rejoined NSCN-IM after "defecting" to the NSCN-K group
more than two years back. In a statement, NSCN-IM 'MIP'
said Lincoln after arriving NSCN-IM camp Hebron has expressed
"his lack of political farsightedness and regretted" his
earlier decision to join NSCN-K in a hurry.
|
Statement |
August 11 |
NS |
Three senior NSCN-K 'functionaries' have
NSCN-IM,. According to the NSCN-IM's, 'MIP', NSCN-K CFSB
supervisor D.T. Lincoln along with 'lieutenant' TRO Rocky
and 'sergeant major' Francis joined the NSCN-IM. The 'MIP'
said the functionaries left NSCN-K as they were "fed up"
of the visionless political struggle of NSCN-K and "misguiding"
of members both in the civil and military set up on the
issue of Naga sovereignty.
|
Statement |
August 11 |
Manipur |
Bifurcating Tamenglong District to create
new Districts will be opposed tooth and nail, said NSCN-IM
leader. L Golmei, who is in-charge of the 'home affairs'
of 'Zeliangrong Region', warned that no one should ever
harbor a thought to touch Tamenglong District to upgrade
Jiribam sub-division to a full-fledged District. The warning
came a few days after representatives of JDDC had met
the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at his office on
August 7 and discussed the MoU signed between the State
Government and the Committee on November 9, 2011. One
of the key demands mentioned in the MoU is to declare
Jiribam as a separate District. Jiribam is a sub-division
of Imphal East District located on the Manipur-Assam border.
|
Statement |
August 14 |
Dimapur |
The NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu
expressed his appreciation to the Government of India
for taking 'the realistic step of taking a paradigm shift
vis-a-vis the Naga issue' from military way solution to
political. The NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Swu said, "In the
process of negotiation both the government of India and
the NSCN have come as close as possible to understand
the difficulties of each other. The two entities are looking
for a political solution acceptable to both. Our people
therefore may rest assured that NSCN leadership will never
barter the future of the Nagas." The NNC 'president' Adinno
Phizo, however, said India cannot claim Nagaland to be
part of India Declaration of 'Naga Independence' on August
14, 1947, by the NNC was observed by NSCN [IM &KK], FGN
and NNC.
|
Statement |
August 16 |
Dimapur |
The NSCN-KK accorded "warm welcome" to
all the 38 "home-comers" from NSCN-IM and NSCN-K who joined
the formation. While 34 'home-comers' from NSCN-K were
led by kilonser (Minister) Hokato Vusshe, the four 'home-comers'
from NSCN-IM were led by Deputy kilonser Orenthung Lotha.
|
Statement |
August 16 |
Manipur |
At least 13 cadres of the MNRF and MNPF
deserted their respective outfits and joined the NSCN-IM.
|
Statement |
August 18 |
NS |
Reacting to the news report that 13 cadres
of MNRF and MNPF have defected to the NSCN-IM, the MNRF
has clarified that no such defection or desertion ever
took place in the party. It was those people who fell
in the trap of MNPF 'chairman' John Francis Kashung who
were deserting their camps. John Francis Kashung who reportedly
made false promises of providing jobs to gullible youngsters
is a product of NSCN-IM, said a press release by MNRF
'information and publicity assistant' Rex Kashung. It
further asked MNPF 'finance secretary' Vertex to stop
using MNRF letterheads.
|
Statement |
August 19 |
Dimapur |
NSCN-IM 'arrested' two alleged sex workers
from GS Road area in Dimapur District. They were given
stern warning asking them to leave Dimapur. They had earlier
issued notice warning 'anti-social elements' that stern
action would be initiated against them.
|
Violent |
August 21 |
Jorhat |
A Calcutta-based Central Bureau of Investigation
team and Jorhat Police arrested a senior NSCN-IM leader,
'brigadier' Hormi Muivah, from the outskirts of Jorhat
town in Jorhat District. Hormi, said to be a close associate
of the NSCN-IM's 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah,
was wanted in the murder of Wangcha Rajkumar, a former
Congress Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Arunachal
Pradesh. Rajkumar was shot dead at Deomali indoor stadium
in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on December 23,
2007.
|
Non-violent |
August 25 |
Manipur |
The NSCN-IM allegedly abducted one cadre
of the NSCN-KK group on August 22. On August 25, the NSCN-KK
outfit demanded that its abducted cadre, identified as
Veripa Chakhesang, is released at the earliest.
|
Statement |
August 25 |
Phek |
SFs arrested one NSCN-IM, identified as
David Lea of Phek. One 7.65mm pistol, magazine and live
ammunitions were also seized. The cadre along with seized
items were handed over to the East Police Station of Dimapur.
|
Non-violent |
August 25 |
NS |
It has been almost nine months that the
dialogue between the GoI and the NSCN-IM has not resumed.
"Whatever to be discussed has been done. Whatever that
was needed to be talked had been done. We have no more
to talk. We are just patiently waiting for the response
of the GoI for the last nine months or so," said a senior
NSCN-IM leader on August 25.
NSCN-IM, warned that the CF with the GoI
(signed in 1997) could "breakdown" if the Indian authorities
continued with "blatant violation" of the laid down Cease-fire
Ground Rules (CFGRs) agreed between the two parties.
|
Statement |
August 26 |
Dimapur |
NSCN-IM 'arrested' one drug peddler Raju,
from Railway Bazaar.
|
Non-violent |
August 29 |
Zunheboto / Nagaland |
Personnel of 21 Assam Rifles carried out
a search operation in a house belonging to one Ilhoto
Yeptho - suspected to be an over ground worker for NSCN-IM
- and recovered three rifles along with a huge cache of
ammunition and other warlike stores.
|
Non-violent |
August 30 |
Thailand |
The NSCN-IM arms supplier, identified
as Wuthikorn Naruenartwanich alias Willy, was arrested
by Bangkok Police. He was arrested for arranging supply
of Chinese arms to the NSCN-IM. Willy is accused of buying
nearly 1,000 assault rifles and an unspecified number
of rocket-propelled grenades to be sold to the outfit.
Willy, a Thai national was reportedly picked up at India's
request.
India will seek the extradition of Willy.
"We will seek his extradition to India in connection with
a case (number RC-01) registered at the Delhi headquarters
of NIA in 2010. A NBW and a red-corner notice were also
issued against Willy in this NIA case in 2011," said an
official source.
|
Non-violent |
September 1 |
Karbi Anglong |
In a suspected case of factional killing,
an NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Bokato Aye (23), was shot
dead allegedly by cadres of an unidentified rival group
in the Bor-Lengri area of Karbi Anglong District in the
night.
|
Violent |
September 2 |
Dimapur |
Petrol pumps in Dimapur have been shut
down for an indefinite period since September 2 evening
following a 'directive' from NSCN-IM. Sources said NSCN-IM
cadres had visited petrol pumps and asked them to close
down business indefinitely. If the petrol pump owners
did not follow their diktat, they said "the NSCN (IM)
will either bomb or burn the retail outlets." According
to the Petroleum Dealers Association, the NSCN-IM had
demanded amounts ranging from INR 100000 to 300000.
|
Violent |
September 8 |
NS |
NSCN-IM 'arrested' two young women, who
were allegedly lured into 'flesh trade' by one Nepali
woman, Pinki.
|
Violent |
September 11 |
Senapati / Manipur |
The NSCN-IM, officially welcomed 25 NSCN-K
'home-comers' into its fold during a function in Senapati
District. The NSCN-IM leaders lauded the 'home-comers'
who finally decided to join the 'mainstream' and collectively
fight for the common cause of the Nagas.
|
Statement |
September 14 |
NS |
Intelligence sources said that groups
of militants, including CPI-Maoist and ULFA-I, were camping
along inter-state border of Assam and Indo-Myanmar boundary
for subversive activities to be carried out during Durga
Puja and Diwali. Cadres of CPI-Maoist, ULFA-I,
NSCN, ULCA and TALTFA were moving along the three border
states, serving extortion notes since the last couple
of weeks. TALTFA was formed on June 16 and ULCA on September
3. Besides Assam border, the militants were staying along
the international border of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
|
Report |
September 17 |
Ukhrul / Manipur |
Presidential candidate of the TNL and
a former Vice-President of the All Naga Students' Association,
K Jonathan, was killed by unidentified persons in Ukhrul
and his body was found at Kasa Kazeng, Ukhrul, 6 kilometres
away from Ukhrul headquarters in Ukhrul District. K Jonathan
was abducted on September 13.
Strongly suspecting the hands of the NSCN-IM
in the killing, wife of Jonathan, Philawon Kashung submitted
a memorandum to the CAO, NSCN-IM, Wung Tangkhul Region
demanding immediate clarification.
|
Violent |
September 18 |
Dimapur |
Troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested two
NSCN-IM cadres, identified as Jasper Shimray and Michael
Ngulli, who were collecting money from one shop at Hongkong
Market in Dimapur District.
|
Non-violent |
September 19 |
NS |
Despite the crackdown launched by the
Government of Bangladesh, around 200 members of militant
groups of the North East region of India are still taking
shelter in the neighboring country and a list of the shelter
points was handed over to Bangladesh during the recent
meeting between the Border Security Force and Borer Guard
Bangladesh. Sources in the MHA told that the militants
are not maintaining any full-fledged camp in Bangladesh
but they have been maintaining at least 25 shelters, mostly
in the areas like Khagrachari, Bandarband, and Rangamati
in CHT.
Sources said that most of the militants
staying in Bangladesh belong to the NLFT of Tripura. But
other groups, like the ULFA-I, PLA and UNLF of Manipur,
NSCN-IM and NDFB, are also maintaining shelters in the
neighbouring country. The Government is still not sure
whether the NDFB members staying in Bangladesh belong
to the Ranjan Daimary or IK Songbijit faction.
|
Report |
September 20 |
NS |
While denying any sort of association
with Jonathan Kashung, a former convenor of TCC, whose
dead body was recovered, the MNRF has strongly criticised
the NSCN-IM for murdering many intellectuals.
|
Statement |
September 20 |
NS |
MHA reiterated that it would not tolerate
any "intentional and repeated violation of cease-fire
agreement" by the NSCN leaders and cadres and warned of
strict action if the cease-fire ground rules were not
honoured. This was stated by joint secretary MHA in-charge
of North East Shambhu Singh, in an exclusive interview.
The two-day cease-fire review meetings between the MHA
and the three NSCN factions ended on September 20 on a
positive note.
|
Statement |
September 22 |
Bangkok |
Thai gunrunner, Willy Naruenartwanich
alias Willy Narue, arrested in Bangkok on August 30, 2013,
has revealed "key information" about the supply chain
for smuggling arms from China to the Northeast through
Bangladesh. An official source told that preliminary questioning
of the accused by Thai authorities has revealed that he,
along with the leaders of NSCN-IM, had hatched a plan
to send a huge consignment of arms and ammunitions from
China to the Northeast. "Willy had told Thai police that
the arms consignment was to start from Beihei port in
South China Sea near Vietnam to Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh.
On the high seas, the consignment was to be shifted to
small fishing trawlers to reach Bangladesh, and then to
the Northeast," he said.
|
Non-Violent |
September 27 |
New Delhi |
On completion of three years under detention
in Tihar Central Jail New Delhi, the NSCN-IM leader Anthony
Shimray wrote an open letter stating that he is undergoing
a hunger strike from September 27 till 29 in commemoration.
Maintaining that his release will be a statement of GoI
commitment for Peace talks, Shimray reiterated his appeal
for release, which he said will reinstate trust and strengthen
the peace process between the GoI and NSCN-IM which he
says is in fragile situation.
|
Statement |
October 9 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-IM has issued directives the complete
implementation of its order on Doyang Hydro Electric Project
with immediate effect.
|
Violent |
October 15 |
Dimapur |
Both AR and NSCN-IM were engaged in another
stand-off, when the latter accused AR of a breaching CFGR.
NSCN-IM sources accused the AR of making its makeshift
outpost in Doyapur in Dimapur District and from where
commuters were subjected to frisking since October 12.
|
Violent |
October 18 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-IM intercepted a car and 'arrested'
three persons for allegedly carrying illegal drugs.
|
Violent |
October 22 |
Manipur |
Awon Kashung, wife of late Jonathan Kashung
has accused the NSCN-IM of killing her husband.
|
Statement |
October 23 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-KK, Lotha region, stated that, despite
ongoing historic reconciliation movement supported by
various Naga political groups and Nagas in general, the
NSCN-IM cadres based at Thungbo Brigade Head Quarter in
Wokha District have been "continuously violating" the
very spirit of reconciliation by arresting, abducting,
torturing and imposing heavy fines on its members. Stating
that killing among Naga brothers would not solve Naga
problems, Lotha region Regional Administrative Officer
(RAO) appealed to the Naga public to distinguish those
"national workers" who worked dedicatedly for the nation
and those who worked for their own vested interests.
|
Violent |
October 24 |
Nagaland |
A young woman was allegedly raped by a
NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Adani Chithuiyio in Dimapur
District a week ago. According to the NWU, one Adani Chitthuiyio,
a cadre of NSCN-IM raped the woman at Viola Colony, Dimapur
District on October 14.
|
Violent |
October 28 |
Nagaland |
NMA appealed NSCN-IM to reconsider their
resolution adopted on October 28 banning the proposed
rally of the ACAUT scheduled to be held on 31st October
2013.
|
Statement |
October 28 |
Dimapur |
A NSCN-IM cadre identified as one 'sergeant'
Raju Limbu (29) was arrested on October 28 near Blue Hill
area, Dimapur District by 29 Assam Rifles.
|
Non-Violent |
October 29 |
Dimapur |
While the NSCN-IM has decided not to allow
the scheduled rally of the ACAUT in Dimapur on October
31, the DCCI has asked all the business organisations
in Dimapur to not only close their establishments on that
day till the rally is over but also participate physically
in it.
|
Statement |
October 31 |
Dimapur |
Several thousands from all sections of
society, showed up to express support and solidarity with
the campaign against unabated taxations in Dimapur, spearheaded
by ACAUT.
While NSCN-KK was not "for or against"
the ACAUT, NSCN-IM was against the rally.
|
Non-violent |
November 2 |
NS |
Sixteen years after the NSCN-IM signed
a ceasefire pact with the Government of India, and after
several rounds of peace parleys, the collective leadership
of the NSCN-IM now feels that Indian leaders have exhausted
their political will to take forward the peace process
or bring it to a conclusion.
|
Statement |
November 6 |
Imphal West |
Police arrested two NSCN-IM cadres, identified
as Kuiluanang Panmei (23) and Ganglanang Gangmei (36)
from a house at Tharon Thangmeiband in Imphal West District.
|
Non-violent |
November 8 |
Dimapur |
Dimapur Police arrested five persons on
charges of abduction and also rescued a victim abducted
by the same persons from Seithikiema Basa in Dimapur District.
In a press statement, Dimapur Police identified the five
accused as Roland Poumai alias Romeo; Salunu Poumai, Paruatomba;
NSCN-IM 'assistant officer' Bavie Poumai, Paruatomba,
Dahar Poumai (25) and Mariam alias Sentisenla Poumai
(30).
|
Non-violent |
November 9 |
Tamenglong |
Over one thousand people participated
in the 'political awareness' programme organised by Makuilongdi,
Zeliangrong Region, NSCN-IM at Tamei headquarters, Tamenglong
District. At the end of the event, four declarations were
issued which include 'to continue supporting the Indo-Naga
peace talk; not to extend co-operation nor encourage any
factions or factionalism; appreciation to the 'GPRN/NSCN,
for the recognition of all the regions of Zeliangrong
and; to fully support the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region
and the 'Naga Government.'
|
Non-violent |
November 8 |
NS |
NSCN-IM accorded warm welcome to 'Captain'
identified as Pitovi Aye 'home comer' from NSCN-KK who
recently joined into "main stream" under the collective
leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah.
According to NSCN-IM, Pitovi has asserted that NSCN-I-M
was the "only true platform for the cause of the Nagas
as a whole."
|
Statement |
November 11 |
Dimapur |
NSCN-IM has revealed for the first time
that it has hundreds of members and several offices in
foreign countries. Reiterating its stand on collection
of 'tax' from the people, the group said it had to collect
'tax' from the Naga-inhabited areas of Nagaland, Assam,
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Myanmar to support its
members in foreign countries. The outfit also warned the
ACAUT of Naga Council Dimapur, who had asked the people
not to pay tax to the militants. The NSCN IM alleged that
the ACAUT was hand-in-glove with its adversaries to undermine
Naga nationalism and the outfit would never tolerate this.
The NSCN-IM has a strong base in Bangladesh
from where arms are supplied to the outfit's camps in
the region. It also has offices in the United States,
Germany, Netherlands, China, Thailand, Japan, the Philippines
and the United Kingdom. According to intelligence sources,
the outfit spends thousands of dollars to maintain its
offices abroad.
"The outfit's annual budget has increased
manifold as a result of heavy recruitment and procurement
of arms from foreign countries, to over INR 1 billion
per year. According to intelligence sources, there are
nearly 25,000 NSCN members. The salaries of the members
range between INR 2,000 and INR 15,000, according to their
rank.
|
Violent |
November 11 |
Nagaland |
The NSCN-IM will be focussing on the twin
issues of self-administration by Nagas in areas they inhabit
and the federal system in their next round of talks with
the Centre expected later this month. The NSCN-IM team,
led by its 'chairman' Isak Chishi Swu and 'general secretary'
Thuingaleng Muivah, is expected to leave for New Delhi
by November 19. "We are expecting to hold talks with the
Centre on November 21," a senior member of the outfit
said. The Centre will be led by its interlocutor and former
Nagaland chief secretary R.S. Pandey.
|
Violent |
November 12 |
Tamenglong / Manipur |
Three militants were reportedly killed
and one injured in a five hours fierce gun-battle between
the NSCN-IM and the ZUF cadres near Bhalok village in
Tamenglong District. Bombs were also reportedly used in
the encounter. Police source said that the three deceased
belonged to the ZUF and added that one cadre of the NSCN-IM
was injured. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM has also claimed that
the three deceased hailed from the ZUF. Officially, it
has been confirmed from the Police about the shootout
in Tamenglong District but it has not been confirmed officially
the claims made by the NSCN-IM.
|
violent |
November 12 |
NS |
The Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur,
and Nagaland) has expressed extreme sadness over the armed
confrontation between NSCN-IM and ZUF cadres at Bholok
in Tamenglong District that resulted into the killing
of three cadres and injuring one.
|
Statement |
November 12 |
Dimapur |
Seven arm smugglers including two NSCN-IM
cadres have been arrested by the Assam Rifles and seized
a huge cache of arms from them in Dimapur District.
|
Non-violent |
November 13 |
Nagaland |
Reiterating the stand of the NSCN-IM against
various "anti-social activities" such as selling of alcohol,
peddling, smuggling, and prostitution etc., NSCN-I-M,
vowed not to compromise its stand with any forces or manipulation
from any source.
|
Violent |
November 14 |
Nagaland |
Holding the October 12 resolution of the
ATCAM as "unacceptable" and with a "hidden agenda to hatch
confusion and division among the tribal(s)", the 'OGAC,
GHQ Naga army of the NSCN-IM' has reminded ATCAM of its
moral obligation " to immediately review" the resolutions
"at the earliest , to avoid further denunciation lest
ATACM be held responsible for any consequences out of
this matter".
|
Violent |
November 15 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-IM terminated one PS Pavei, for brining
"dishonor" to the NSCN by being involved in "criminal
activities which are against the code of conduct enshrined
in party rules NSCN." A release by 'cabinet secretary'
N L Raikham stated that in accordance to the gravity of
the crime committed by the accused, the NSCN-IM has terminated
PS Pavei from active service of the NSCN.
|
Statement |
November 15 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-IM Saramati regional authorities
accorded a warm welcome to H. Itokhu from "SS. Khaplang
faction" of NSCN, on November 1, who recently joined into
"Main Stream"-NSCN-IM, under the collective leadership
of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muvaih.
|
Statement |
November 17 |
Manipur |
The UNC, in a press release, stated that
it is greatly disturbed by the violence among Nagas on
November 12 at Phailong in Tamenglong District where three
ZUF militants were killed in a clash with the NSCN-IM.
The UNC also condemned the bomb attack at the office of
the Tangkhul Naga Long in the Ukhrul town in the night
of November 15.
|
Statement |
November 17 |
Changlang District
/ Arunachal Pradesh |
AR personnel reportedly shot dead a NSCN-IM
cadre in Arunachal Pradesh. According to L Gonmei, NSCN-IM
'deputy kilonser' (Zeliangrong Region), the deceased 'Lance
corporal' Aron Gonmei of Zeilad Region from Tamenglong
District was killed at Kharsang village of Miao subdivision.
|
Violent |
November 17 |
NS |
The NSCN-IM has refuted to the claim made
by the ZUF on the November 12 shoot out between the two
outfits in Tamenglong District. Giving its version, the
NSCN-IM, Zeilad Region, said no cadre of its outfit was
killed in the Bhalok or Phalong village shoot out. It
however reiterated that three ZUF cadres were killed and
four others injured. From its side, there had been an
injury incurred to one of its cadres, it stated.
|
Statement |
November 18 |
NS |
The MNPF has claimed responsibility for
the November 15 bomb attack at the office of TNL in Ukhrul
District. A press release issued by MNPF assistant publicity
Thomas Numai said that the bomb attack was carried out
to demonstrate MNPF's disapproval of Artex as TNL president.
Artex was elected as TNL president to serve the vested
interests of NSCN-IM and create disunity among the Tangkhul
community. MNPF said that the bomb attack was a warning
to Artex.
|
Statement |
November 19 |
New Delhi |
NSCN-IM leaders, Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng
Muivah left for Delhi on the invitation by the GoI for
another round of talk. Asked if the Naga people could
expect arriving at a solution during the visit, Isak replied:
"No, we do not expect solution this time but we will discuss."
When asked to explain, the reason why the talk has been
scheduled after a long gap, Thuingaleng Muivah asserted
that the "problem" was with the GoI and not with NSCN-IM.
He said: "They have delayed on their own accord, we have
been anxiously waiting for them but no they have taken
so long a time, so it is a surprise to us."
|
Statement |
November 20 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-IM, has directed all its authorities,
officials, staff, rank and files of both civil and Army
to strictly refrain from indulging in any sort of donation/contribution
from individuals, organisations, institutions, offices,
business establishments etc. during this festive season
of Christmas and New Year.
|
Statement |
November 21 |
New Delhi |
The Union Government began a fresh round
of negotiations with leaders of the largest Naga insurgent
group, NSCN-IM, hoping to hammer out a political settlement
to the decades-old conflict ahead of Lok Sabha elections
in 2014. Nagaland Chief Secretary R.S. Pandey, the Union
government's interlocutor, met with the top leadership
of the NSCN-IM, represented by its chairman Isak Chishi
Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, the latest
in a series of closed-door negotiations that have continued
for more than fifteen years. Neither side made statements
after the talks, which are expected to continue for several
days.
|
Statement |
November 21-22 |
Kohima |
Personnel of 19 AR arrested two NSCN-IM
cadres and one NSCN-K cadre in two separate incidents
in Kohima District.
In a press release, AR- PRO stated that
two armed cadre of NSCN-IM , Arian, and Besii, were arrested
from Bara Basti area in the wee hours of November 22 after
a search operation was the launched based on specific
information about the presence of armed cadres in that
area. Also, SFs arrested a NSCN-K, 'sergent Major' Verochiji
Naga, in a vehicle in Kohima town on November 21.
|
Non-violent |
November 23 |
Dima Hasao Assam |
SFs arrested a NSCN-IM militant, identified
as Ibeingbe Kwami (37,) ,suspected to be involved in the
killing of Rajib Kumar Pathak executive engineer of irrigation
department on November 22, at Lodhi Basti in the outskirts
of Haflong in Dima Hasao District. SFs recovered one AK
47 rifle, 20 rounds of ammunition and a magazine from
the militant. A top Police official of Dima Hasao clarified
that the claim by DHD-A group claiming responsibility
for the killing of Rajib Kumar Pathak was a diversionary
tactics.
|
Non-violent |
November 23 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-IM has hit out at the observance
of the 6th anniversary of unification by the NSCN-KK at
the Khehoi designated camp on November 22. NSCN-IM asserted
that unification could not be "serious" when it was formed
through conspiracy and desertions and "under the cover
of darkness". It termed such unification as a "disgrace
and a big insult to the journey of common hope and reconciliation"
under the banner of FNR. NSCN-IM asked NSCN-KK what was
"unification" when it was advocating "for Nagas of Nagaland
state alone?"
|
Statement |
November 24 |
Cachar |
NSCN-IM served an extortion notice of
INR 3 million to Thawma Neithan, chairman of BVHDC. The
chairman has been cautioned if he fails to pay the amount
demanded within 10 days of this notice served on November
24, there will be no escaping from threat to his life.
The letter signed by 'Major' Athang, 'commander of Barak
Valley area' of NSCN-IM.
|
violent |
November 26 |
Cachar |
Highly placed Police sources have revealed
that members of Manipur based militant groups are suspected
to be involved in blowing off of a bridge in Cachar District
on November 26 and the main aim was to cut off the road
leading to Manipur. However, Lakhipur Police Station Officer-in-Charge
pointed the finger of suspicion to HPC and NSCN-IM. BRTF
authorities have closed the damaged RCC Bridge No. 83
on NH-37 connecting Silchar in Assam with Imphal in Manipur
to heavy vehicles for the next six months.
|
Violent |
November 26 |
Nagaland |
NSCN-IM has accorded warm welcome to "Lieutenant
Colonel" Chelo Mero from NSCN-K on June 4, 2013, who recently
joined the "Main Stream" under the collective leadership
of Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muvaih. In a press
statement, MIP NSCN/GPRN stated that Mero had joined the
main stream after asserting that NSCN was the only true
platform for the liberation of Nagas' from the adversaries
beholding the Naga issue.
|
Statement |
November 28 |
Dimapur /Nagaland |
Close on the heels of the sharp attack
from the NSCN-IM against observance of the 6th anniversary
of unification at Khehoi on 'Naga Unification' on November
22, NSCN-KK has asserted that since 'Naga unification
in 2007' had been justified and countered "more than hundred
times over the media", there was no further need for explanation
"as the people know the facts". It also claimed that the
November 24 statement by NSCN-IM contradicted the statement
made by its leader, Th. Muivah since the issues of Naga
integration and Naga sovereignty have been "deleted from
the charter of demand, if there was one".
|
Statement |
November 29 |
Dimapur |
NSCN-IM- UT as per the directive of the
CAO ordered its staff to check and take action against
youth indulging in immoral activities under the influence
of alcohol. In a statement, NSCN (I-M) 'UT secretary'
Khekuto Jakhalu also warned all the staff members under
UT that "triple action" would be taken if any one of them
was caught taking alcohol and involving in illegal trade
with businessmen.
|
Statement |
December 3-4 |
Sumi Baptist Church,
Dimapur |
Troops of 29 AR apprehended one person
and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds
of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights
Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of NSCN-IM
and a large quantity of weapon repairing tools from his
possession. In a press release, PRO-AR stated that the
individual was apprehended after an operation was launched
on specific information regarding presence of illegal
arms in a house in general area Sumi Baptist Church, Golaghat
Road.
|
Non-violent |
December 6 |
Ukhrul / Manipur |
The 'Wung Tangkhul Region- NSCN-IM has
banned a Non-Governmental Organisation, CDA operating
in the District with immediate effect. The lesser known
NGO has been found in the district implementing TI Project
in Sinakeithei, Ukhrul.
|
Violent |
December 6 |
New Delhi |
A meeting with NSCN-IM leaders was "deferred"
by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh this week but hopes
of a break-through remain alive ahead of 2014 general
elections. Cancellation of the meeting, which was scheduled
for December 4, has raised questions whether the move
followed fears of disturbances in Manipur. Sources, however,
said that the meeting was "cancelled" after warnings from
security agencies that it could affect peace in Manipur
but the NSCN has dismissed the suggestion. "The meeting
was not cancelled, only deferred as chair- man (Isak Chisi
Swu) is in Dimapur. Once he is back, the meeting will
take place," an NSCN source said. "We were promised that
there will be something before the 2014 elections," he
added. Swu is in Dimapur for his son's wedding and is
likely to return soon.
|
Statement |
December 8 |
Imphal East |
SFs launched an operation in Ningthemchakhul
of Imphal East District and arrested two NSCN-IM cadres.
They are identified as 'Deputy Secretary' (Forest and
Environment) Soreipam Keishing (36) and 'Asstant Section
Officer' Ringmati Pangrei (42).
|
Non-violent |
December 9 |
NS |
While the peace talk with a faction of
the ULFA is likely to see a final settlement soon, it
is still uncertain when the vexed Naga issue could be
resolved, said Union Home Joint Secretary North East In-charge,
Shambhu Singh. Shambhu Singh said that as of today, nothing
is certain on what the outcome of the ongoing peace talks
with the NSCN-IM will be. Admitting that the dialogue
with Isak-Muivah led faction of the Naga rebel group has
not seen any concrete progress, the Joint Secretary said
that the outfit has submitted their charter of demands
in July 2011 after abandoning the demand for sovereignty,
unification of Naga areas and Nagalim. He said that as
there is need for involvement and consent of the Governments
of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland regarding
the demands of NSCN-IM, the Centre is yet to give any
reply to the Naga rebel group.
Responding to a query regarding UNC demand
for an 'Alternative Arrangement' (AA) outside Manipur
Government pending a final solution to the Indo-Naga issue',
Shambhu Singh opined that the demand is quite hazy and
explained that the Government of any State, including
Manipur is made up by its people. Although, UNC has urged
to upgrade the AA talk to a political level, the Centre
has asked the State Government to resolve the matter with
the UNC.
|
Statement |
December 15 |
Manipur |
The ANSAM has urged the Government of
India to treat the Naga peace process seriously and urged
the latter to release jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Ningkhan
Shimray and all the 'political prisoners' without further
delay. The Naga students' body asserted, "The peace process
must be upheld and respected.
|
Statement |
December 16 |
Dimapur |
NSCN-IM's Union Territory unit said that
it would "not allow" DMC employees association to collect
toll/tax and warned that action would be initiated against
those who continue to harass the public.
|
Violent |
December 16 |
NS |
The protracted Naga peace negotiations
going on for 16 years have suffered a jolt with interlocutor
RS Pandey sending his resignation letter to the Union
Government on December 16 after announcing that he would
be contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha polls on the BJP
ticket.
|
Statement |
December 17 |
NS |
The formal talks between the Government
of India and the NSCN-IM slated for December 17 are yet
to resume. 15 NSCN-IM leaders led by the outfit's 'chairman'
Isak Chisi Swu, left Dimapur for New Delhi to join NSCN-IM
general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah who is already in
New Delhi. A source very close to Muivah, said, the leaders
have arrived at the national capital this evening and
that the formal talks will resume "any day" from now.
Meanwhile, an intelligence source in Dimapur informed
that the resignation of RS Pandey as the interlocutor
has changed the date of the resumption of the talks. It
is also speculated that the NSCN-IM is not willing to
talk to Union Home Secretary North East in-charge Shambhu
Singh
|
Statement |
December 19 |
Peren |
18-AR arrested a NSCN-IM cadre, identified
as 'captain' Atong alias Totong, in Phanjang village
near Jalukie in Peren District. 18-AR recovered an un-licensed
12 bore gun, live ammunition, incriminating documents
and extortion notes.
|
Non-violent |
December 19 |
NS |
Formal talks between the Centre and the
NSCN-IM have been delayed because of the sudden resignation
of the Centre's interlocutor, R.S. Pandey. The NSCN-IM
source said the delegation would return to Nagaland until
the Centre appoints the Prime Minister's emissary to the
Naga peace process.
|
Statement |
December 19 |
NS |
The NSCN-IM rebutted the MHA's statement
that the outfit has compromised integration and sovereignty.
Joint secretary in the MHA Shambhu Singh said the outfit
had dropped the demand of integration and sovereignty
and that the ongoing peace process has not gone as expected.
The outfit, however, had rubbished Singh's statement and
claimed that the peace process was heading in the right
direction.
|
Statement |
December 20 |
Senapati |
A powerful bomb, suspected to be an IED
exploded at a house in Senapati town in Senapati District.
Report of any casualty could not be ascertained till this
report was filed. Police suspected that the damaged house
was reportedly used by NSCN-IM officials in carrying out
their activities in Senapati town and its surrounding
areas.
|
Violent |
December 21 |
Zunheboto |
Four armed NSCN-IM cadres assaulted four
persons, including two female passengers one of them a
minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakha town
under Zunheboto District.
|
Violent |
December 21 |
NS |
The MNPF has claimed responsibility for
the bomb attack of December 20 at the residence of NSCN-IM
'town commander' Newmai Liangmei at Bulen Colony in Senapati
district. A press release issued by the outfit's assistant
publicity secretary Thomas Numai charged NSCN-IM of consistently
projecting UG groups struggling for Nagas as anti-Naga.
It further accused NSCN-IM of killing many innocent people
in Senapati district this year including James Mao NSCN-K
and Kenedy Paomei of FGN.
|
Statement |
December 22 |
Zunheboto |
Hundreds of citizens in Zunheboto town
expressed outrage and protested against the Aghilito village
junction incident at a protest rally in the town. Sumi
Hoho (apex body of Sumi Tribes) 'president' Hovishe
Arkha condemned the actions carried out by the NSCN-IM
cadres.
The rally which was held under the aegis
of the Sumi Hoho and other apex frontal organisations
of the Sumis adopted a three-point charter of demands
after the rally. The public at the rally resolved to urge
upon the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM, to physically
hand over the four cadres involved in the incident, to
the District administration within three days from the
date of publication of the resolution; In the event the
NSCN-IM failed to comply with the resolution (No.1), the
rally resolved that the Sumi community shall withdraw
its cooperation and support to the NSCN-IM. The rally
also resolved that no individual or organization should
initiate for release or extend support to the four errant
cadres, while in custody of the district administration.
|
Statement |
December 23 |
NS |
NSCN-IM has 'arrested' three of its own
cadres for their involvement in the assault of four persons,
including two female passengers one of them a minor, at
Aghilito village junction near Satakha town under Zunheboto
District on December 21.
|
Violent |
December 23 |
Guwahati/ Assam |
SFs arrested a senior NSCN-IM 'official',
'Joint Secretary' Yangmi Muivah, in from near the Guwahati
Zoo in Guwahati city. According to a well placed source,
of the NSCN-IM's CFMC was arrested by the security force
personnel. Meanwhile, fuming over the incident, the NSCN-IM
said that the security forces should know how to distinguish
between 'peace time' and 'war time'.
|
Non-violent |
December 26 |
NS |
According to highly places sources, despite
repeated denial by Bangladesh authority, as many as 51
militant hideouts of northeast India's militant formations
still exist in the Bangladeshi soil.
Out of the total militant hideouts, the
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) [Tripura based]
has the highest number of camps in Bangladesh soil with
23 hideouts. While the Manipur based outfit- People's
Liberation Army (PLA) has second highest militant camps-
7, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN)
[Nagaland] and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)
[Assam] have four and three hideouts respectively.
|
report |
December 28 |
Dimapur |
Troops of 37-AR arrested two individuals
with extorted money of INR 150,585 at a mobile check post
in the Chumukedima area of Dimapur District. According
to Assam Rifles, the arrestees were identified as "lieutenant"
Imtisanen Waling (35) of NSCN-IM, resident of Mon District,
and Syed Safi Ahmed (26) an Over Ground Worker, resident
of Golaghat District (Assam).
|
Non-violent |
December 28-29 |
Zunheboto District |
Two civilian have died in clashes between
the NSCN-IM and local people at Mukalimi village under
Pughoboto subdivision in Zunheboto District since December
28. One person was killed and four were injured when NSCN
(I-M) cadres fired at the group of people who tried to
storm the camp of the militants on December 28.later,
on December 29, one more body was recovered from the site.
Sources from Zunheboto said heavy exchange of fire is
still on between the cadres and the group of people despite
intervention by the Sumi Hoho (apex organisation
of the Sumi community).
|
violent |
December 29 |
NS |
Against the backdrop of the massive anger
of the Sumi public over the refusal of the NSCN-IM to
hand over its cadres involved in the December 21 incident
at Aghuyito to the District administration, which led
to the current siege on Mukalimi camp of the NSCN-IM,
the State Government has said that the only option left
was that the NSCN-IM vacate Mukalimi in the "interest
of restoring peace and harmony in the state". Stating
this in a communiqué State Home Commissioner, on December
29, Temjen Toy also informed that the State Government
has taken up the issue with the appropriate authorities.
|
Statement |
December 29 |
Dimapur |
kilo kilonser' of NSCN-IM, TT Among
said that if the State Government can guarantee safe passage
to (NSCN-IM) cadres, presently under siege by several
thousand Sumi volunteers, the group would cooperate and
consider vacating the camp, reports Nagaland Post.
The NSCN-IM kilonser also alleged that the NSCN-K was
taking advantage of the situation in Zunheboto district
by helping the volunteers to fire upon the NSCN-IM cadres
in Mukalimi camp. He however asked how the volunteers
could get hold of sophisticated weapons to fire at the
NSCN-IM cadres. Asked why NSCN-IM cadres fired on the
public, TT Among said that despite being warned not to
cross the "red line" the public surged ahead "and along
with rival group" and fired towards NSCN (I-M) cadres.
This compelled NSCN (I-M) to fire back in "self-defense,
"he said.
Naga Hoho (NH), Naga Mothers' Association
(NMA) and Naga Students' Federation (NSF) held a joint
meeting in Dimapur to discuss the prevailing situations
in Zunheboto and Rengma Hills of Karbi Anglong (Assam).
The three organizations also met NSCN-IM top leaders at
Cease-fire Monitoring Cell, 4th Mile Dimapur and demanded
to hand over the "culprits" involved in the December 21
incident to the administration through the civil societies
in order to prevent the situation from further flaring
up. However it was quiet unfortunate that the NSCN-IM
leaders could not give any "positive response" to the
demand, rather they have referred the matter to the collective
leadership, said the three organizations. The organizations
said "an ultimatum was sent to the collective leadership"
to consider the demand in order to solve the situation
"which they themselves have created.
|
Statement |
December 30 |
Zunheboto |
Cadres of NSCN-IM vacated the camp at Mukalimi village
in Zunheboto District after three-day standoff. After
much persuasion by the Centre and the state Government,
the cadres moved out of their camp. However, before their
exit there was an exchange of fire with the mob, in which
one person was wounded. The total number of injured since
December 29, 2013, has risen to six. An NSCN source said
the cadres vacated the camp on their own but sources said
they did so only after much discussion with the Centre
and the state Government.
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Non-violent |
December 31 |
NS |
Sources claiming that the Assam Rifles
(AR) team recovered five dead bodies reportedly that of
NSCN-IM cadres from the disbanded Mukalimi camp in Zunheboto
District on December 30. Four bodies were found buried
inside the camp while the other one, suspected to have
died of fatal injuries, was found in the nearby jungle.
Refuting reports of recovery of five bodies
by AR inside the Mukalimi camp, the NSCN-IM 'convenor'
of CFMC Kraibo Chawang said, "Let them bring out the dead
bodies in public" and added that if at all there were
any such dead bodies; NSCN-IM would not hide them as it
would be a violation of human rights. He then claimed
that only one NSCN-IM cadre sustained minor injury during
the standoff and has been administered first aid. He added,
"With mutual understanding with Delhi, conditionally we
have left the camp. There is no victory on the other side".
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Statement |
December 31 |
NS |
An NSCN-IM statement said the outfit's
'MTC' found 'sergeant' Mapam Keishing guilty of molesting
two women missionaries on December 21 at Aghuyito near
Zunheboto town after a thorough investigation and conducted
'court martial' proceedings against him. He was awarded
capital punishment on December 29, it added. The 'MTC'
also found 'corporal' Mahori and 'private' Ninoto guilty
and 'terminated their services' in the organization with
immediate effect from December 29, the statement said.
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Violent |
December 31 |
NS |
The Central Government is closely monitoring
the situation in Nagaland following clashes between NSCN-IM
militants and local Sumi tribals that led to the killing
of seven persons, throwing the ongoing peace talks in
tatters. Official sources said the violence in Nagaland's
Zunheboto District may spread to other areas as locals
have been protesting against the collection of so-called
"taxes" by NSCN-IM in many parts of the state.
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Statement |