Insurgency North East: Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2020

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January - 1	A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant who is close to ‘chairman’ Abhijit Asom was arrested from Panjabari in Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) on January 1, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Bitopan Read more... A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant who is close to ‘chairman’ Abhijit Asom was arrested from Panjabari in Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) on January 1, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Bitopan Sonowal who had entered Guwahati on December 29. Read less...
January - 1	Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy at two unspecified locations in Nalbari District, reports The Telegraph on January 2. The protest was organised by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Asom J Read more... Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy at two unspecified locations in Nalbari District, reports The Telegraph on January 2. The protest was organised by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP). Police baton charged AASU members and picked up two AJYCP members. Read less...
January - 1	Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) announced that it would conduct a sit-in indefinite protest demanding separate Tipraland and scrapping of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in Khumulwng in West Tripura District, reports East Mojo on Ja Read more... Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) announced that it would conduct a sit-in indefinite protest demanding separate Tipraland and scrapping of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in Khumulwng in West Tripura District, reports East Mojo on January 2. IPFT party general secretary and Tripura forest minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia said that despite meeting Union home minister Amit Shah on various occasions over the demand to keep Tripura out of CAA, nothing concrete has come out till date. He stated that “We have been fighting for a separate Tipraland so that the rights of the indigenous people can be secured, but so far no positive response has been made by the Centre. The Centre has passed the CAA without exempting Tripura from the Act even after making a request to the Centre during the meeting held in New Delhi,”. He also said that the life of the indigenous people has been affected by the continuous influx in Tripura and any further increase of population in the state would be dangerous for the culture and tradition of the indigenous people who have already become a minority. Read less...
January - 1	Joint Movement against Citizenship Amendment Bill (JMACAB), the anti-CAA platform has announced to re-launch their movement against CAA unless Tripura is exempted from the purview of the Act, reports East Mojo on January 2. JMACAB is a platform of re Read more... Joint Movement against Citizenship Amendment Bill (JMACAB), the anti-CAA platform has announced to re-launch their movement against CAA unless Tripura is exempted from the purview of the Act, reports East Mojo on January 2. JMACAB is a platform of regional indigenous political parties, civil society organisations and students’ organisations against CAA. Read less...
January - 1	On January 1, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-S Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Laben Muchahary alias Lwithama. The arrestee was in possession of Indian and Read more... On January 1, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-S Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Laben Muchahary alias Lwithama. The arrestee was in possession of Indian and Bhutan currencies. Read less...
January - 1	United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on January 1 stated that Centre’s imposition of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was provoking a section of youths of Assam to take up arms, reports The Telegraph. Che Read more... United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on January 1 stated that Centre’s imposition of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was provoking a section of youths of Assam to take up arms, reports The Telegraph. Chetia’s apprehension came in the wake of a recent media reports that amid the nationwide protests against the CAA, Bordumsa police arrested six youths who were secretly preparing to join ULFA-I. Joining the anti-CAA agitation of the Nagarik Samaj in Kamrup Metropolitan District, he stated that However, the Centre’s conspiracy against the indigenous people will not work,” he added. “We have not instigated or provoked anyone to commit violence and crime in Assam since 2010. He also stated that I appeal to them (youths) to refrain from any thought of taking up arms. We must stay united and resist any move of the Centre democratically if there is anything against the interests of the people of Assam.” Read less...
January - 2	Two militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from Panisagar Railway Station in North Tripura District on January 2, reports Assam Tribune. Based on the information provided by the two arrested militants, the Police rai Read more... Two militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from Panisagar Railway Station in North Tripura District on January 2, reports Assam Tribune. Based on the information provided by the two arrested militants, the Police raided the Dharmanagar Railway Station in North Tripura District and arrested another NLFT militant. Read less...
January - 2	Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) leaders in a press meet on January 2, alleged that they will issue a petition against CAA in Supreme Court, reports East Mojo. AJYCP has also listed out a series of protests in the coming days. Read more... Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) leaders in a press meet on January 2, alleged that they will issue a petition against CAA in Supreme Court, reports East Mojo. AJYCP has also listed out a series of protests in the coming days. Read less...
January - 2	Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) held a joint demonstration in Tinsukia District on January 2, to press for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for tea tribes and repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA Read more... Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) held a joint demonstration in Tinsukia District on January 2, to press for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for tea tribes and repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports The Telegraph. They were supported by the All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), Adivasi Suraksha Samiti, Chai Janajati Mahila Samiti, Adivasi Mahila Samiti and dozens of other organisations. Read less...
January - 2	On January 2, unidentified assailants fired up on a vehicle at Habial in Golaghat District, reports The Telegraph. The assailants fired upon the house of Rupa and Pranjal Rajkhowa, who had organised anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. A ve Read more... On January 2, unidentified assailants fired up on a vehicle at Habial in Golaghat District, reports The Telegraph. The assailants fired upon the house of Rupa and Pranjal Rajkhowa, who had organised anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. A vehicle was also damaged in the incident. Reacting to the incident, All Assam Students Union (AASU), Assistant General Secretary, Monowar Hussein stated that “This is not the first time that anti-CAA movement leaders have been targeted. On December 12, bullets were fired at AASU member Nitu Saikia’s house at Melamora in Golaghat District. A case was registered at Kamargaon Police station but the police have failed to make any headway till date.” Read less...
January - 2	Police arrested three individuals along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 7,00,000 on January 2, from Lakhimpur in Lakhimpur District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Moinuddin, Mohidul Islam and Sahidul Islam. Read more... Police arrested three individuals along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 7,00,000 on January 2, from Lakhimpur in Lakhimpur District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Moinuddin, Mohidul Islam and Sahidul Islam. Read less...
January - 3	AASU which had suspended its night agitation in the wake of violence, resumed night agitational activities against CAA from January 3, reports Assam Tribune. AASU had called off the night-time protest for one week on December 13. Subsequently, all pr Read more... AASU which had suspended its night agitation in the wake of violence, resumed night agitational activities against CAA from January 3, reports Assam Tribune. AASU had called off the night-time protest for one week on December 13. Subsequently, all protest activities of the students’ union remained suspended after 1700 hrs. AASU Chief Advisor Samujjal Bhattacharyya stated that “The AASU is determined that the movement remains disciplined and democratic. Our today’s procession was wound up within 2000 hrs. Also, we would ensure that the academic activities of the students are not hampered and both the agitation and studies go hand in hand,” Read less...
January - 3	Arunachal Indigenous Students Union (AISU) organised a rally in Itanagar in Papum Pare District on January 3, demanding deportation of Chakma Hajong, and Tibetan refugees from Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. AISU demanded the state governme Read more... Arunachal Indigenous Students Union (AISU) organised a rally in Itanagar in Papum Pare District on January 3, demanding deportation of Chakma Hajong, and Tibetan refugees from Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. AISU demanded the state government and home department in specific, to continue strict Inner Line Permit (ILP) checking at all the check gates bordering the state. Read less...
January - 3	Assam along with other states have established the role of Popular Front of India (PFI), an alleged radical group, in the violence that erupted during anti-CAA protests, reports Assam Tribune on January 4. Assam Government has sent a detailed report Read more... Assam along with other states have established the role of Popular Front of India (PFI), an alleged radical group, in the violence that erupted during anti-CAA protests, reports Assam Tribune on January 4. Assam Government has sent a detailed report on PFI’s role in the violence in Guwahati on December 11. A Home Ministry official stated that Assam Police and Police forces of several other States have established PFI’s role in the recent violence. At least two PFI activists were arrested in Assam in connection with the violence. National Investigation Agency (NIA) had also submitted reports on the group to the home ministry, claiming it was involved in terrorist activities, including running terror camps and making bombs. Read less...
January - 5	National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was killed near Dwimalupara village in Chirang District on January 5, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Sansula Basumatary alias B Sotbangsa. Two 7.65 mm pistols Read more... National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was killed near Dwimalupara village in Chirang District on January 5, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Sansula Basumatary alias B Sotbangsa. Two 7.65 mm pistols; two pistol magazines (7.65 mm); two grenades, two detonators, 15 live ammunitions of 7.65 mm caliber; five 7.65 mm empty cartridge and 4 empty cases of AK-47 were recovered from the militant. Read less...
January - 5	About 40,000 people demonstrated against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on January 5, at Chapakhowa playground in Sadiya in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph. The Sadiya unit of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) organised the Read more... About 40,000 people demonstrated against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on January 5, at Chapakhowa playground in Sadiya in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph. The Sadiya unit of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) organised the rally with support of 32 other organisations and people in Tinsukia. Read less...
January - 6	The Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) on January 6 started an indefinite sit-in at Khumulwng in West Tripura District against the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA), creation of a separate Twipraland and implementation of National Register of Ci Read more... The Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) on January 6 started an indefinite sit-in at Khumulwng in West Tripura District against the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA), creation of a separate Twipraland and implementation of National Register of Citizens, reports The Telegraph. The IPFT said it will continue the demonstration at Dukmali Bazar at Khumulwng, Headquarters of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, till the Centre takes a positive step on these issues. IPFT president and state Revenue Minister N.C. Debbarma stated that “Several reports, some by the Centre, confirmed the presence of illegal immigrants in Tripura. In 1996, the then home minister Indrajit Gupta had said in Parliament that more than 8 lakh illegal immigrants are present in Tripura. Settling more illegal immigrants will be detrimental to interests of the indigenous people”. Read less...
January - 7	Around 200 tribal protesters were detained in Agartala (West Tripura District) on January 7 while protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports Indian Express. The protest was made under the banner of Joint Movement Against CAA (JMACA Read more... Around 200 tribal protesters were detained in Agartala (West Tripura District) on January 7 while protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports Indian Express. The protest was made under the banner of Joint Movement Against CAA (JMACAA). JMACAA, a joint forum of three tribal political parties and some social organisations, had held a three-day Tripura Bandh from December 9. Read less...
January - 7	Army busted a temporary hideout of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 7 near Nungkhao in Tamenglong District of Manipur in India, reports The Northeast Today. One G-3 Rifle, one US made Carbine, one Country made c Read more... Army busted a temporary hideout of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 7 near Nungkhao in Tamenglong District of Manipur in India, reports The Northeast Today. One G-3 Rifle, one US made Carbine, one Country made carbine, one 9 mm and .22 mm Pistol each, along with assorted ammunition were recovered from the camp. Read less...
January - 7	East Mojo reports on January 8 that a youth identified as Gyandeep Borpatra Gohain who has been missing from Dibrugarh District since January 4 is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). The development comes af Read more... East Mojo reports on January 8 that a youth identified as Gyandeep Borpatra Gohain who has been missing from Dibrugarh District since January 4 is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). The development comes after another youth identified as Biji Gogoi from Tinsukia District is also suspected to have joined ULFA-I. He has been missing since January 3, 2019. According to sources, Gohain's father is working as conservancy staff in stationHead Quarters (HQ) of Dinjan military station since 1998 and his elder brother is employed as driver at HQ of Chief Construction Engineer (CCE) of the Army at Dinjan (Dibrugarh District). Gohain was a friend of‘lieutenant’ Munna Boruah of ULFA-I who is also the nephew of Paresh Baruah. Read less...
January - 7	National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated that political settlement with Government of India cannot cover nagas in Myanmar, reports Economic Times on January 8. NSCN-IM stated that “Integration of the divided Naga ancestral Read more... National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated that political settlement with Government of India cannot cover nagas in Myanmar, reports Economic Times on January 8. NSCN-IM stated that “Integration of the divided Naga ancestral domains is the inherent right of the Nagas, and that the Government of India has officially recognized the legitimate right of the Nagas to integration of all Naga areas. By integration, it means – geo-political integration based on sovereign right of the Nagas, not that of the Indian or Burmese constitution.” NSCN-IM also added that “Indeed, we are for a territorial integration under one political roof. We don’t see any meaningful solution without integration. However, political settlement with the Government of India cannot cover Nagas in Burmese occupied areas. That will be the second phase to be settled with the Burmese Government. NSCN-IM further stated that Pan Naga Hoho will be a common platform for the Nagas to inculcate and foster the spirit of oneness and unity of all Nagas, adds Economic Times. NSCN IM said that Naga Regional Territorial Councils (NRTC) to be created on the basis of Framework Agreement in Naga Areas in the so-called Manipur state, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are transitional. The present Nagaland state and the NRTC governments will be equipped with sovereign powers as envisioned in the Framework Agreement Read less...
January - 7	On January 7, another NSCN-IM militant Lanuyanger Tzudir was arrested for extortion from butcher shop at Forest Colony Dimapur District, reports Morung Express. Read more... On January 7, another NSCN-IM militant Lanuyanger Tzudir was arrested for extortion from butcher shop at Forest Colony Dimapur District, reports Morung Express. Read less...
January - 7	Police arrested three extortionists on January 7 from Miao market area in Changlang District, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestees were identified as Chow Ong Singpho, Wamu Mossang and OnglatSingpho. INR 13,940 and an AK magazine was recovered from Read more... Police arrested three extortionists on January 7 from Miao market area in Changlang District, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestees were identified as Chow Ong Singpho, Wamu Mossang and OnglatSingpho. INR 13,940 and an AK magazine was recovered from the arrestees. Read less...
January - 7	Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) claimed that a joint team attacked a camp of the 4 Assam Rifles on January 7 at Khongtal village in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. They also claimed that the atta Read more... Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) claimed that a joint team attacked a camp of the 4 Assam Rifles on January 7 at Khongtal village in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. They also claimed that the attack inflicted heavy damages. Read less...
January - 8	About 1,000 people staged a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Muttock tea estate in Lahowal in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read more... About 1,000 people staged a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Muttock tea estate in Lahowal in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read less...
January - 8	According to Police press release on January 8, Dimapur Police arrested six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants for extortion from Dellai gate area in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. INR 1,41,940 was recovered fro Read more... According to Police press release on January 8, Dimapur Police arrested six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants for extortion from Dellai gate area in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. INR 1,41,940 was recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees were identified as Hotong Rongmei, Akin Sumi, Zhehuto, Vihuka, Asheto Sumi and Kito Sumi. Read less...
January - 8	According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, language /ethnicity, tribal rivalry, migration, control over local resources and a widespread feeling of exploitation and alienation have resulted in violence and diverse demands by “Indian I Read more... According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, language /ethnicity, tribal rivalry, migration, control over local resources and a widespread feeling of exploitation and alienation have resulted in violence and diverse demands by “Indian Insurgent Groups” (IIGs), reportsEastern Mirror on January 9. The demands, vary from sovereignty to independent state or simply better conditions for ethnic groups they claim to represent. The report claimed that “The underground outfits indulge in violent and terror activities and intimidate people with arms in order to achieve their objectives /demands. They maintain cross-border links, procure arms, recruit and train their cadres, and indulge in unlawful activities such as damaging of public properties, bomb explosions, extortions, killing of innocent civilians, security forces personnel, attacks on/abduction of government employees, politicians, and businessmen”. The report also stated that government had shown its willingness to enter into dialogue with any group willing to abjure the path of violence and place its demand within the framework of the Constitution of India. Read less...
January - 8	Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at the convoy of state cultural affairs minister Naba Kumar Doley in Dhemaji District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Some miscreants reportedly stopped and partially damaged the vehicle of Member of Legisla Read more... Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at the convoy of state cultural affairs minister Naba Kumar Doley in Dhemaji District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Some miscreants reportedly stopped and partially damaged the vehicle of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Debananda Hazarika. Read less...
January - 8	Body of a non-local who had entered Manipur was recovered on January 8 with bullet wounds from Terapokpi Chingdol in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The victim name was identified as Nilesh Baburao Jadhav. According to Police an unk Read more... Body of a non-local who had entered Manipur was recovered on January 8 with bullet wounds from Terapokpi Chingdol in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The victim name was identified as Nilesh Baburao Jadhav. According to Police an unknown non-local was brought to the hill top of Terapokpi Chingdol by three to four individuals and was shot multiple times. Read less...
January - 8	On January 8, two United Tribal Liberation Army UTLA militants were arrested from Tollen village in Churachandpur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as as Jangkholen alias J Singson and Joshuia alias Kaiminthang. Jangkhole Read more... On January 8, two United Tribal Liberation Army UTLA militants were arrested from Tollen village in Churachandpur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as as Jangkholen alias J Singson and Joshuia alias Kaiminthang. Jangkholen is the ‘chief administrative officer’ (CAO) of UTLA. A 12-bore gun and INR 12,000 were recovered from the arrestees. Read less...
January - 8	Protests against CAA were held in Beltola, Sonapur, Narengi, Chachal and Khanapara in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read more... Protests against CAA were held in Beltola, Sonapur, Narengi, Chachal and Khanapara in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read less...
January - 8	Unidentified militants on January 8 hurled a hand grenade inside the Accountant General Office complex in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The complex is located in one of the highest security zones of Manipur. The grenade however fa Read more... Unidentified militants on January 8 hurled a hand grenade inside the Accountant General Office complex in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The complex is located in one of the highest security zones of Manipur. The grenade however failed to explode. Read less...
January - 9	A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Vice Chairman (PREPAK-VC) was arrested on January 9 from Singjamei in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland Post. The militant was identified as Thokchom Abe alias Ichal Leima. Read more... A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Vice Chairman (PREPAK-VC) was arrested on January 9 from Singjamei in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland Post. The militant was identified as Thokchom Abe alias Ichal Leima. Read less...
January - 9	On January 9 one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Thoubal District of Manipur in India, reports The Northeast Today. The arrestee was identified as ‘private’ Ningthoujam Shambi Singh. Read more... On January 9 one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Thoubal District of Manipur in India, reports The Northeast Today. The arrestee was identified as ‘private’ Ningthoujam Shambi Singh. Read less...
January - 9	On January 9, a PREPAK militant identified as Sarubam Seityajit Singh alias Kanta was arrested from Chagangei area in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland Post. Read more... On January 9, a PREPAK militant identified as Sarubam Seityajit Singh alias Kanta was arrested from Chagangei area in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland Post. Read less...
January - 10	A bomb exploded near the front gate of a house at Singjamei Chingamathak Nameirakpam Leikai on January 10 in Imphal West District of Manipur in India, reports The Sangai Express. No individual was killed or wounded in the incident. Read more... A bomb exploded near the front gate of a house at Singjamei Chingamathak Nameirakpam Leikai on January 10 in Imphal West District of Manipur in India, reports The Sangai Express. No individual was killed or wounded in the incident. Read less...
January - 10	Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh has urged the people to request rebel groups to find amicable political solutions with Government of India (GoI), reports Assam Tribune on January 11. He also reaffirmed that territorial boundary and integrit Read more... Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh has urged the people to request rebel groups to find amicable political solutions with Government of India (GoI), reports Assam Tribune on January 11. He also reaffirmed that territorial boundary and integrity of the State would remain intact. Read less...
January - 10	Police commandos conducted massive search operations in some parts of Imphal West District on January 10 ahead of Republic Day (January 26), reports Morung Express. Search operation were conducted in Sagolband and Tera areas. Read more... Police commandos conducted massive search operations in some parts of Imphal West District on January 10 ahead of Republic Day (January 26), reports Morung Express. Search operation were conducted in Sagolband and Tera areas. Read less...
January - 11	50 National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants came back to India from Myanmar on January 11 as part of the ongoing talks with the Government of India, reports News 18. According to NDFB-S top leader “All the 50 members of the Read more... 50 National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants came back to India from Myanmar on January 11 as part of the ongoing talks with the Government of India, reports News 18. According to NDFB-S top leader “All the 50 members of the NDFB-S left Myanmar early on Saturday [January 11]. The Indian Army escorted the leaders and cadres from the International border to an undisclosed Army base.” He also added that “The outfit’s chief, B Saoraigwra, and his family members along with his security personnel crossed the international border at Tamu (in Manipur), while NDFB-S’ (self-styled) general secretary B Ferrenga, council members and other cadres entered India through the Longwa international border (Mon District in Nagaland)”. Additionally, a senior intelligence official stated that “All this is being directly monitored by Ministry of Home Affairs. We have not been informed officially yet. The top leadership of the group will be taken to Delhi as part of peace talks.” Read less...
January - 11	AR while conducting search operation in near New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur was fired up on by suspected militants, on January 11, reports E-pao. Upon retaliation the militants fled leaving behind a civilian they had abducted. Read more... AR while conducting search operation in near New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur was fired up on by suspected militants, on January 11, reports E-pao. Upon retaliation the militants fled leaving behind a civilian they had abducted. Read less...
January - 11 January - 12	Assam Rifles tweets that on January 11 and 12 a militant of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party-People War Group (KCP-PWG) was arrested from Thoubal District and Imphal East District of Manipur respectively. Read more... Assam Rifles tweets that on January 11 and 12 a militant of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party-People War Group (KCP-PWG) was arrested from Thoubal District and Imphal East District of Manipur respectively. Read less...
January - 11	Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad Sangma on January 11 rubbished reports that if the Inner Line Permit (ILP) was implemented in the State, the Sixth Schedule would be done away with, reports Nagaland Post. He stated, “That is not true at all. Ther Read more... Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad Sangma on January 11 rubbished reports that if the Inner Line Permit (ILP) was implemented in the State, the Sixth Schedule would be done away with, reports Nagaland Post. He stated, “That is not true at all. There was a simple observation that certain officials and certain political leaders had in Delhi saying that since we have exemption under Sixth Schedule, why would we need exemption under ILP from the CAA”. He also added, “There is no question of Sixth Schedule being removed as it is a protection and privilege given to the people of the state. We are very firm as a government that there is no comprise with the Sixth Schedule.” Meghalaya, which was formed as an autonomous state April 2, 1970 and as a full-fledged state on January 21, 1972, after being carved out of Assam, is covered by Sixth Schedule provisions of the constitution. Read less...
January - 11	On January 11 a militant of unspecified militant group was arrested from Khopati in Dhubri District of Assam in India, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read more... On January 11 a militant of unspecified militant group was arrested from Khopati in Dhubri District of Assam in India, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read less...
January - 11	Thousands of people including representatives of various political parties joined Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest in Khumlung in West Tripura District of Tripura in India on January 11, reports Northeast Now. The protest was organised by Read more... Thousands of people including representatives of various political parties joined Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest in Khumlung in West Tripura District of Tripura in India on January 11, reports Northeast Now. The protest was organised by Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, who has formed an apolitical organization – Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) to voice against the new citizenship law. Read less...
January - 12	On January 12, Assam Rifles (AR) rescued three other abducted civilians and recovered an AK 47 magazine with 12 ammunition rounds, 500 grams of explosive from New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports E-pao. Read more... On January 12, Assam Rifles (AR) rescued three other abducted civilians and recovered an AK 47 magazine with 12 ammunition rounds, 500 grams of explosive from New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports E-pao. Read less...
January - 13	A militant of National Santal Liberation Army (NSLA) was arrested on January 13 in Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Mangal Murmu. Read more... A militant of National Santal Liberation Army (NSLA) was arrested on January 13 in Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Mangal Murmu. Read less...
January - 13	Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary stated that a peace accord containing all factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the Centre would be inked in near future, reports East Mojo. Some members of NDFB-S, Read more... Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary stated that a peace accord containing all factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the Centre would be inked in near future, reports East Mojo. Some members of NDFB-S, led by its chairman B Saoraigwra, are all set to meet the Government of India representatives to start peace parleys shortly as the insurgent group members are already in New Delhi to talk peace. If peace parleys with the NDFB-S start this time, then the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) will be the only remaining insurgent outfit active in the state. Read less...
January - 13	Following repeated incursion by Bangladeshi nationals, the Centre has approved construction of 17 ‘smart fences’ along the Indo-Bangla border in the Meghalaya sector, reports Northeast Today on January 14. Border Security Force (BSF) officials said t Read more... Following repeated incursion by Bangladeshi nationals, the Centre has approved construction of 17 ‘smart fences’ along the Indo-Bangla border in the Meghalaya sector, reports Northeast Today on January 14. Border Security Force (BSF) officials said the fences are “anti-climb and cut” – which means that intruders would find these fences extremely difficult to breach. These fences would be built in 17 patches along the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya in areas which are not fenced. However, since these fences are proposed to be built within 150 yards of the international border, Bangladesh has raised objections.A large number of these fences is likely to come up in the Jaintia Hills sector which has remained unfenced and is vulnerable to infiltration by Bangladeshi criminals. In this month, there were three attacks by Bangladeshi miscreants in which eight people including a BSF jawan were injured. Read less...
January - 13	High powered committee on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord on January 13 announced that its final report will be ready in a fortnight, reports The Telegraph. The Union home ministry had constituted the high- powered committee in July la Read more... High powered committee on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord on January 13 announced that its final report will be ready in a fortnight, reports The Telegraph. The Union home ministry had constituted the high- powered committee in July last year to suggest how to implement Clause 6.Biplab Kumar Sarma, the Chairman of the Committee stated that “In preparing such a report, some points seem to be minor but are necessary. We did not seek an extension to submit the report. We hope it will be ready within 15 days”. Clause 6 of the Assam Accord promises constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the “Assamese” people. He also ruled out taking the year 1971 as a cut-off date for identification of Assamese people as has been demanded by some organisations and political parties like the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). He stated that “The year 1971 is for identification of foreigners only.” Read less...
January - 13	Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on January 13 said that a quadripartite agreement among the Centre, his government, Tripura and an apex body of the internally displaced Brus would be signed on January 16 to end imbroglio of Bru repatriation, repor Read more... Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on January 13 said that a quadripartite agreement among the Centre, his government, Tripura and an apex body of the internally displaced Brus would be signed on January 16 to end imbroglio of Bru repatriation, reports East Mojo. The Minister stated that Union Ministry of Home Affairs informed his government that the agreement, one inked by the stakeholders, would allow the internally displaced Brus to settle in Tripura permanently. Between November 2009 and November 2019, the Centre made at least nine attempts to repatriate Brus. Of the 4,477 families identified as bona fide residents for repatriation during the last round, only 289 families had returned during the last round of the exercise. The Bru community, also called Reangs, is scattered across Assam, Mizoram and Tripura. Read less...
January - 13	North Cachar Hills Indigenous People’s Forum (NCHIPF) on January 13 staged a sit-in in front of the office of Dima Hasao Deputy Commissioner, demanding immediate bifurcation of Dima Hasao District of Assam into two autonomous Districts, reports The T Read more... North Cachar Hills Indigenous People’s Forum (NCHIPF) on January 13 staged a sit-in in front of the office of Dima Hasao Deputy Commissioner, demanding immediate bifurcation of Dima Hasao District of Assam into two autonomous Districts, reports The Telegraph. The protest was supported by the North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students’ Forum (NCHISF). The protesters also submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal through deputy commissioner Amitabh Rajkhowa in support of their demands. The memorandum said that after forcible renaming of North Cachar Hills District as Dima Hasao by the Government on March 31, 2010 amid strong protests by the indigenous non-Dimasa people, who constitute 67 per cent of the total population. Under the banner of NCHIPF, indigenous people started demanding creation of a separate autonomous District with separate council under provisions 1(3) (c) & 2 (1) of Articles 244(2) and 275 (1) of the Sixth Schedule. Read less...
January - 14	A grenade was recovered on January 14 at Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Read more... A grenade was recovered on January 14 at Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Read less...
January - 14	National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids in different locations on January 14 suspected to be related to an alleged terror funding case, reports The Sangai Express. The raids were carried out at Eastern Hero Showroom owned by Sinam Prita Read more... National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids in different locations on January 14 suspected to be related to an alleged terror funding case, reports The Sangai Express. The raids were carried out at Eastern Hero Showroom owned by Sinam Pritam and the private residence of Ringon alias Ramung located at Dewlaland Kabo Leikai in Imphal East District. Read less...
January - 14	On January 14, an irate mob numbering about 800 staged a protest rally and vandalized more than 50 dwelling houses at Nghalimlui in Lawngtlai District of Mizoram, repots Northeast Now. The protest rally was reportedly against alleged murder of a Mizo Read more... On January 14, an irate mob numbering about 800 staged a protest rally and vandalized more than 50 dwelling houses at Nghalimlui in Lawngtlai District of Mizoram, repots Northeast Now. The protest rally was reportedly against alleged murder of a Mizo youth, allegedly perpetrated by 3 Bru men. An individual identified as A Lalrawnliana was missing since January 4. His body was recovered from a Bru dominated area on January 11 from near Nghalimlui village in Lawngtlai District of Mizoram. The three arrestees were identified as Chondro Bahadur, Vanlalnghaka and Donha. Various organisations, including Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) and Lawngtlai-based Young Lai Association (YLA) condemned the killing. Read less...
January - 14	The National Investigating Agency (NIA) conducted searches in connection with the alleged terror funding of Naga insurgent group, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), at five separate locations at Dimapur in Nagaland and Imph Read more... The National Investigating Agency (NIA) conducted searches in connection with the alleged terror funding of Naga insurgent group, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), at five separate locations at Dimapur in Nagaland and Imphal in Manipur on January 14, reports East Mojo. The NIA official said that searches conducted at the premises of close associates and relatives of Alemla Jamir have led to recovery of cash of INR 8.26 million, documents of different properties worth INR 30 million, incriminating diaries, photographs, digital devices including 15 smartphones, one hard disk, one pen drive, one memory card and four laptops. "Certain insurgency and extortion related literature as well as other incriminating documents have also been recovered during the searches," NIA officials said. "Searches have also revealed that unaccounted money is being used in cash for purchase of properties," the official said, adding, "On January 10, the NIA special court, New Delhi had extended judicial custody of accused Alemla Jamir for one month." Alemla is alleged to be working for NSCN-IM and was detained at Domestic Airport T-1, New Delhi, with cash worth INR 7.2 million by the Income Tax officials on December 17 last year and was arrested by the special cell on the same day. Read less...
January - 15	Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong state on January 15 that the offer made by banned militant outfit — Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for holding peace talks will need to be discussed with the Central Government, report Read more... Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong state on January 15 that the offer made by banned militant outfit — Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for holding peace talks will need to be discussed with the Central Government, reports Northeast Today. He stated that “This is not only the state government’s subject. We also need to sit down with the centre so that tripartite talk can take place at the earliest,”. HNLC, in a statement, had recently offered to hold political dialogue with the centre and the state government but maintained that they will not surrender first. Read less...
January - 15	On January 15, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Kakching Ningthou Leikai in Kakching District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Yaikhom Janendro Singh. Up on his disclosure two more KYK Read more... On January 15, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Kakching Ningthou Leikai in Kakching District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Yaikhom Janendro Singh. Up on his disclosure two more KYKL militant were arrested from an unspecified location, reports The Sangai Express on January 16. Read less...
January - 15	On January 15, Indian Army, in an encounter, killed a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant, Jwel Narzary, Deka Damra area in Kokrajhar District of Assam in India, reports The Assam Tribune. Read more... On January 15, Indian Army, in an encounter, killed a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant, Jwel Narzary, Deka Damra area in Kokrajhar District of Assam in India, reports The Assam Tribune. Read less...
January - 15 January - 18	Unidentified militants abducted four workers who are engaged by a private construction company on January 15 from Marku in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The abductees were identified as Mintu Lasker, Dev Kumar Mahanto, H Read more... Unidentified militants abducted four workers who are engaged by a private construction company on January 15 from Marku in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The abductees were identified as Mintu Lasker, Dev Kumar Mahanto, Hemento Singh and Guna Singh. Nagaland Post adds that the four abductees were rescued on January 18 from an unspecified location in Tamenglong District. Read less...
January - 16	A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Bhim Chapori in Sadiya District in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. Police arrested him after detecting a facebook account which was detected to be working for ULFA-I Read more... A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Bhim Chapori in Sadiya District in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. Police arrested him after detecting a facebook account which was detected to be working for ULFA-I. The arrestee was identified as Krishna Gogoi. Read less...
January - 16	More than 30,000 displaced Bru tribals from Mizoram will permanently settle in Tripura and a tripartite agreement was signed in this effect on January 16, reports The Telegraph. The agreement was signed by representatives of Bru and the central and M Read more... More than 30,000 displaced Bru tribals from Mizoram will permanently settle in Tripura and a tripartite agreement was signed in this effect on January 16, reports The Telegraph. The agreement was signed by representatives of Bru and the central and Mizoram governments in presence of Union home minister Amit Shah. An agreement signed in July 2018 for repatriation of the Bru tribals to Mizoram did not materialise as majority of the community members refused to go back to Mizoram. Union Minister Amit Shah stated that “With the efforts of Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, NEDA convenor and leaders of Tripura’s political parties and royal scion Pradyot Manikya Deb Barman, the issue has finally come to a logical end,” He also added that “A 40x30 ft plot to build house, Rs 4 lakh as fixed deposit, financial aid of Rs 5,000 per month along with free rations supply for the next two years to all the Bru families. To build the house, an amount of Rs 1.5 lakh will also be provided to every family,” Read less...
January - 16	National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) on January 16 under the leadership of its president, B Saoraigwra signed a tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) Agreement with Government of India (GoI), reports Northeast Now. To give a Read more... National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) on January 16 under the leadership of its president, B Saoraigwra signed a tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) Agreement with Government of India (GoI), reports Northeast Now. To give a boost to the peace process, the NDFB(S) has also become a signatory to the proposed comprehensive Memorandum of Settlement with the Bodo organisations.The agreement was signed by Ashutosh Agnihotri, commissioner & secretary, home & political, Assam; Satyendra Garg, joint secretary (Northeast), ministry of Home affairs and B. B Saoraigwra, president, NDFB(S). Read less...
January - 17	A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K Yung Aung) militant was arrested on January 17 from North Point Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read more... A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K Yung Aung) militant was arrested on January 17 from North Point Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read less...
January - 17	Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants allegedly involved in a series of killing of alleges rapists were arrested on January 17 from Top Khongnangkhong in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Four fire arms, 11 rounds of ammuni Read more... Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants allegedly involved in a series of killing of alleges rapists were arrested on January 17 from Top Khongnangkhong in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Four fire arms, 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees were identified as Kloijam Jiten Singh alias Kanglenjao and Athokpam Somokanta Singh alias Inaocha. The SP alleged that the two arrested cadres were involved in killing two alleged rapists in separate incidents in August 2017 at Takyel Khongbal and at Thanga in Bishnupur District in September 2019. Read less...
January - 18	National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) met interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi on January 18, reports East Mojo. NSCN-IM delegation submitted their “competencies” and their Naga integration map to the peace talks interlocu Read more... National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) met interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi on January 18, reports East Mojo. NSCN-IM delegation submitted their “competencies” and their Naga integration map to the peace talks interlocutor. According to unidentified sources “The interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi will meet Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi shortly to discuss about issues relating to the talks between NSCN-IM and the Centre. RN Ravi will meet the NSCN-IM leadership again after his meeting with PM Modi.”The NSCN-IM delegation also submitted their final formation on agreed “competencies”. The issue of a separate Naga flag and separate constitution were also raised during the meeting of the NSCN-IM leaders with Ravi. Additionally, issues related to extortion were also discussed during the meeting. Read less...
January - 18	On January 18, Police arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant from Andro Sanapat in Thoubal District of Manipur, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read more... On January 18, Police arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant from Andro Sanapat in Thoubal District of Manipur, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read less...
January - 18	On January 18, RN Ravi Interlocutor while citing National Investigation Agency (NIA) report expressed concern over the involvement of some senior leaders of NSCN-IM in ‘criminal activities’ like carjacking, drug trafficking and gun running, reports N Read more... On January 18, RN Ravi Interlocutor while citing National Investigation Agency (NIA) report expressed concern over the involvement of some senior leaders of NSCN-IM in ‘criminal activities’ like carjacking, drug trafficking and gun running, reports Nagaland Post. Read less...
January - 18	Thousands of people mainly student protested against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on January 18, reports Nagaland Post. President, Dimapur District Gaon Bura Association (DDGBA), KhehoviChophi, stated that when only few Nagas were able to stand on Read more... Thousands of people mainly student protested against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on January 18, reports Nagaland Post. President, Dimapur District Gaon Bura Association (DDGBA), KhehoviChophi, stated that when only few Nagas were able to stand on their own feet, how could the state agree to outsiders coming “to our land, for them to snatch away our earnings?”. He further affirmed that as guardian of custom and tradition, DDGBA will never support or allow CAA/NRC. Read less...
January - 19	Assam may witness gradual withdrawal of the Army soon as militancy is on the wane, reports Assam Tribune on January 20. According to sources, the situation does not warrant deployment of the Army in Assam after National Democratic Front of Bodoland-s Read more... Assam may witness gradual withdrawal of the Army soon as militancy is on the wane, reports Assam Tribune on January 20. According to sources, the situation does not warrant deployment of the Army in Assam after National Democratic Front of Bodoland-saoraigwra (NDFB-S) elements surrendered. Government of India (GoI) view that as the situation is fast improving, the State Police should deal with the situation with the help of the Central paramilitary forces. However, it is likely that the Central and State governments will monitor the situation before going for withdrawal of the Army in a phased manner. The Army was deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the State in November, 1990.However, a group of the NDFB(S) headed by G Bidai and Batha are still at large and they are suspected to be moving around somewhere along the Assam-Bhutan border areas. Both the Government and the leadership of the NDFB(S) are trying to get in touch with them so that they can also be brought to the negotiation table. A source also added that “The Government is of the view that leaving a handful of people outside may lead to formation of another splinter group. That is why efforts are on to bring everyone on board for a comprehensive solution of the problem,” Read less...
January - 19	In a significant moveKuki and Naga armed groups have come out openly to work together since the ethnic conflicts between the communities in the early 1990s, reports Imphal Free Press on January 20. The Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Poli Read more... In a significant moveKuki and Naga armed groups have come out openly to work together since the ethnic conflicts between the communities in the early 1990s, reports Imphal Free Press on January 20. The Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) have signed a joint declaration to work together to resolve differences in the course of finding a political settlement with the Union of India.The declaration was signed between the two sides after a meeting convened in Imphal on January 10.In the declaration jointly signed by N Kitovi Zhimomi, convener NNPGs and PS Haokip, president KNO, it stated that a thorough deliberation and discussion on the contentious political, social and inter-community matters prevailing for decades, particularly in Manipur, the two sides agreed upon to “work together closely in resolving difference through democratic political process thereby the history and identity of one is respected and acknowledged by the other, now and in the future”.Seilen Haokip, spokesperson KNO, termed the development “foundation of peace” between the Kukis and the Nagas. Read less...
January - 19	On January 19, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant was arrested from Khudengthabi in Moreh of Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Khwairakpam Mahesh alias Point. Read more... On January 19, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant was arrested from Khudengthabi in Moreh of Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Khwairakpam Mahesh alias Point. Read less...
January - 19	Over 5,000 people protested against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act inHojai District of Assam on January 19, reports The Telegraph. Another rally was held at Rupai Siding in Tinsukia District of Assam. Read more... Over 5,000 people protested against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act inHojai District of Assam on January 19, reports The Telegraph. Another rally was held at Rupai Siding in Tinsukia District of Assam. Read less...
January - 19	Security forces have been conducting search operations ahead of Republic Day celebrations (January 26) in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Read more... Security forces have been conducting search operations ahead of Republic Day celebrations (January 26) in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Read less...
January - 19	Sources said that though the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) is still active, the strength of the outfit is also dwindling after the operations by the Myanmar Army against the members of the North East based outfit taking shelter in that cou Read more... Sources said that though the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) is still active, the strength of the outfit is also dwindling after the operations by the Myanmar Army against the members of the North East based outfit taking shelter in that country, adds Assam Tribune. The strength of the ULFA(I) in Myanmar is now estimated to be around 150 members, but the outfit does not have any permanent camp in Myanmar. Most of the cadres are living in the Naga villages in Myanmar with the help of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (Yung Aung faction). Only around 10 to 12 members of the outfit are suspected to be in India. With extortions coming down drastically, the members of the outfit are finding it hard to sustain in Myanmar. Apart from the ULFA(I), two smaller outfits, each having around 20 members, are active in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong Read less...
January - 19	Two people were arrested with explosives near Zubsa in Kohima District of Nagaland on January 19, tweets Eastern Army Command. About 3900 smuggled pyrotechnic low explosive canisters weighing 780 kilograms and other contraband items were recovered. Read more... Two people were arrested with explosives near Zubsa in Kohima District of Nagaland on January 19, tweets Eastern Army Command. About 3900 smuggled pyrotechnic low explosive canisters weighing 780 kilograms and other contraband items were recovered. Read less...
January - 19	Two United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) militants were arrested on January 19 from unspecified location in Imphal, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read more... Two United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) militants were arrested on January 19 from unspecified location in Imphal, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read less...
January - 20	Tripura unit of Amra Bangali, a Bengali political party, January 20 threatened a massive agitation if the government doesn’t fulfil its demands, including Bangalistan, a separate state for Bengalis, and exemption of the state from Citizenship Amend Read more... Tripura unit of Amra Bangali, a Bengali political party, January 20 threatened a massive agitation if the government doesn’t fulfil its demands, including Bangalistan, a separate state for Bengalis, and exemption of the state from Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports The Telegraph. The party Tripura secretary stated that “During the period of insurgency in Tripura, and before that during Partition, a large number of Bengalis were affected. Many were rendered homeless. On December 10 last year, during a protest against CAA in Kanchanpur sub-division of North Tripura District, displaced Brus had attacked Bengalis after which some of them shifted to relief camps out of fear. Many people lost their properties but the government didn’t take any action against the culprits. To protect the interest of Bengalis, we need a land exclusively for Bengalis, Bangalistan. Bengalis are an integral part of this land and should not leave it at any cost. We shall not let any Bengali be excluded from this land.” Read less...
January - 20	Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that negotiation between the Naga rebel groups and the Government is complete and only the accord is left to be signed, reports Assam Tribune on January 21. Sources said that as part of the agreement re Read more... Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that negotiation between the Naga rebel groups and the Government is complete and only the accord is left to be signed, reports Assam Tribune on January 21. Sources said that as part of the agreement reached between the Government and the rebel groups, two autonomous councils would be set up in the Naga inhabited areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. Nagaland will have one more Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) seat and the Government will take effective steps for the rehabilitation of the members of the rebel groups. Sources said that though there was a demand for cultural integration of the Naga inhabited areas, that has been rejected as a large section of people of Nagaland is opposed to it. Moreover, the demand for a separate constitution and flag for Nagaland has been rejected. Sources said that the Centre’s interlocutor for Naga talks, RN Ravi, who is now the Governor of Nagaland, had detailed talks with the Naga civil society groups to ensure that the political solution of the Naga problem is an “inclusive one”. The Governments of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh were also consulted. A major issue currently facing the Government is that a few hundred National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) are still in Myanmar and they would have to be brought back to India before the signing of the Accord so that they also surrender along with the other cadres. Another major issue is that some members including senior cadres of the NSCN(I-M) are involved in unlawful activities such as gun running and car-jacking, adds Assam Tribune. The Government has stated that this was unacceptable. Read less...
January - 20	Security has been beefed up, particularly in Imphal East and West Districts ahead of republic day celebrations (January 26), reports Nagaland Post on January 21. Besides conducting random frisking and checking operations at all route leading to Impha Read more... Security has been beefed up, particularly in Imphal East and West Districts ahead of republic day celebrations (January 26), reports Nagaland Post on January 21. Besides conducting random frisking and checking operations at all route leading to Imphal city, combing operations to flush out underground elements have also been conducted. As part of its intensified security measures, mopping operations were conducted at various parts of Imphal and its outskirts as well. Read less...
January - 20	Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Bora Read more... Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Borah. Two pistols, two magazines, 13 rounds of live ammunition, two pairs of combat uniforms, two green belts, three extortion notes and a mobile phone were recovered from the arrestees. Read less...
January - 21	Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) on January 21 met NSCN-IM’s Thuingaleng Muivahto discuss issues pertaining to peaceful co-existence between different communities of the state, reports Indian Express. COCOMI is a conglomerate of s Read more... Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) on January 21 met NSCN-IM’s Thuingaleng Muivahto discuss issues pertaining to peaceful co-existence between different communities of the state, reports Indian Express. COCOMI is a conglomerate of several civil bodies of Manipur who has been spearheading the agitation opposing any possible outcome of the Indo-Naga peace talks which could affect Manipur’s Integrity.Sunil Karam, convener of COCOMI said as many as 14 members of COCOMI and four representatives of Tangkhul Naga Foothill Organisation (TNFO) met Th Muivah at camp Hebron in Dimapur District of Nagaland. Reacting to news report on possible formation of an autonomous council in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, the COCOMI convener reiterated its stance on Manipur territorial steadfast. “There can be no changes in administrative set up or alternative arrangement or division based on ethnic lines”. Read less...
January - 21	Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a Manipur civil group met with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 21, reports The Sangai Express. COCOMI called on Muivah not to pursue any separate administra Read more... Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a Manipur civil group met with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 21, reports The Sangai Express. COCOMI called on Muivah not to pursue any separate administrative unit for any particular ethnic community based on ethnicity. COCOMI convener Sunil Karam said that 14 representatives of COCOMI held a meeting with the NSCN-IM leader on the agenda of peaceful co-existence together with four representatives of the Tangkhul Naga Foothills Organisation. Commenting on media reports that two territorial councils would be set up for Nagas in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, Sunil Karam maintained that there is no alteration to the people’s and COCOMI’s resolve to oppose any attempt to create separate administrative unit based on ethnicity. The COCMI convener also added that during a meeting with COCOMI representatives, the Central Government expressed its intention to set up a territorial council in the State but the COCOMI representatives categorically stated that the Government of India should not ever commit such a political blunder. Read less...
January - 21	Protesters against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), waved black flags at Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 21 in Bokakhat near Numaligarh in Golaghat District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The protesters belonged to All Assa Read more... Protesters against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), waved black flags at Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 21 in Bokakhat near Numaligarh in Golaghat District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The protesters belonged to All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP). A total of 31 AASU activists and more than 10 AJYCP activists were arrested immediately by Police in connection with the incident Read less...
January - 22	According to East Mojo the surrendering militants include National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) leaders B Saoraigwra, G Bidai and K Batha. The militants had come over ground from camps in Bhutan along Indo-Bhutan border. The surr Read more... According to East Mojo the surrendering militants include National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) leaders B Saoraigwra, G Bidai and K Batha. The militants had come over ground from camps in Bhutan along Indo-Bhutan border. The surrendering militants, after reaching Rangapara (in Kokrajhar District) were taken to the Bishmuri area of Kokrajhar. The surrendered militants include 40 United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), seven Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and NLFB.Assam Government has organised an arms-laying down ceremony at the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Auditorium in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on January 23 (today). Read less...
January - 22	Coordination Committee (CorCom) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) called for boycott of Republic Day (January 26), reports The Sangai Express on January 23. Read more... Coordination Committee (CorCom) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) called for boycott of Republic Day (January 26), reports The Sangai Express on January 23. Read less...
January - 22	Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) has also called for boycotting the Republic Day, reports The Sangai Express. They have called for boycott in all Kuki inhabited areas on January 26. KNF-N is a non-signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO). Read more... Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) has also called for boycotting the Republic Day, reports The Sangai Express. They have called for boycott in all Kuki inhabited areas on January 26. KNF-N is a non-signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO). Read less...
January - 22	More than 600 cadres belonging to different rebel outfits of Assam will surrender on January 23 (today), reports News 18. According to Director General of Police Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta “A total of 644 rebel leaders and cadres would lay down their arms Read more... More than 600 cadres belonging to different rebel outfits of Assam will surrender on January 23 (today), reports News 18. According to Director General of Police Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta “A total of 644 rebel leaders and cadres would lay down their arms before the chief minister in Guwahati on Thursday. All of them have returned from various places along with a huge amount of arms and ammunition and they will officially surrender the same on Thursday.” He also added that “It was a comprehensive effort of the Special Branch of Assam Police, led by Inspector General Hiren Chandra Nath, to bring them back to the mainstream. The cadres have with them over 170 sophisticated arms, including AK-47, AK-56 and AK-57 rifles, Heckler & Koch series rifles and Beretta series pistols, bombs, a huge number of grenades,”. Few members of the Rabha National Liberation Army (RNLA), National Liberation Front of Bengali (NLFB) and Adivasi Liberation Force (ALF) will also lay down their arms. Read less...
January - 23	About 15,000 non-tribals on January 23 organised a rally in Kanchanpur in North Tripura District demanding rehabilitation of hundreds of displaced people who were affected due to sheltering of 34,000 Reangtribals’ in northern Tripura after the they h Read more... About 15,000 non-tribals on January 23 organised a rally in Kanchanpur in North Tripura District demanding rehabilitation of hundreds of displaced people who were affected due to sheltering of 34,000 Reangtribals’ in northern Tripura after the they had fled from Mizoram, reports Nagaland Post. The protesters demanded rehabilitation of the displaced non-tribal people, mostly Bengali community. Read less...
January - 23	According to reports, though the exact terms and conditions of Naga agreement have not been disclosed,a demand of granting of “autonomy” to the Nagas of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh has been accepted, reports Northeast Now on January 24. Read more... According to reports, though the exact terms and conditions of Naga agreement have not been disclosed,a demand of granting of “autonomy” to the Nagas of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh has been accepted, reports Northeast Now on January 24. Read less...
January - 23	An individual who has been missing from Jerai Gaon in Dibrugarh District of Assam is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports East Mojo. The individual was identified as TapubanGohain. The development com Read more... An individual who has been missing from Jerai Gaon in Dibrugarh District of Assam is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports East Mojo. The individual was identified as TapubanGohain. The development comes on the backdrop of police confirmation of GyandeepBorpatroGohain, hailing from Chabua in the same District who disappeared on January 4 this year, having joined ULFA-I. Dibrugarh additional superintendent police Padmanabh Baruah said, "The officer-in-charge of ChabuaPolice station learnt from his sources that a youth has gone missing from Jeraigoan under Chabua police station. It was corroborated from Gohain's family members who told the police that he has been missing since January 17." He also added that "We are suspecting that he may have joined ULFA-I and the police are trying to track him”. TapubanGohain is the second youth from Dibrugarh and eighth individual from upper Assam suspected to have joined ULFA-I after the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in Assam. Read less...
January - 23	Formal talks between the Government of India and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) will start soon and the Centre has made it clear that the territorial integrity of Assam would not be touched, reports Assam Tribune on January Read more... Formal talks between the Government of India and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) will start soon and the Centre has made it clear that the territorial integrity of Assam would not be touched, reports Assam Tribune on January 24. The three factions of the NDFB led by Ranjan Daimary, Govinda Basumatary and Dhiren Boro are already talking with the Government of India and the NDFB(S) will join the peace process within the next few days. Sources said that the leaders of the NDFB(S) are keen that they should be treated as a separate entity and not clubbed with the other three factions of the NDFB, which are already talking with the Government. That is why, the Government has decided to start talking with the leaders of the outfit separately. Read less...
January - 23	Later on January 23, a suspected remote control used to initiate an IED explosion was recovered from Kasturi bridge in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Read more... Later on January 23, a suspected remote control used to initiate an IED explosion was recovered from Kasturi bridge in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Read less...
January - 23	Militants numbering 644 from eight militant groups surrendered and laid down 177 arms, responding to a government’s peace initiative which will ensure their rehabilitation under government schemes, reports The Telegraph. The surrender ceremony was co Read more... Militants numbering 644 from eight militant groups surrendered and laid down 177 arms, responding to a government’s peace initiative which will ensure their rehabilitation under government schemes, reports The Telegraph. The surrender ceremony was conducted in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam. The surrendered militants belong to United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S). Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF), CPI (Maoist), National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), Adivasi Dragon Force (ADF) and the National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB). Of the surrendered militants, 301 belonged to NLFB, 178 ADF, 87 NSLA, 50 Ulfa (I), 13 RNLF, eight NDFB, six KLO and one CPI (Maoist) cadres. To rehabilitate and provide a dignified livelihood to surrendered militants, Assam police had launched the Swabalamban schemes in 2017 to impart vocational training and entrepreneurship skills to them. Read less...
January - 23	On January 23 an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in RIMS road in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. A minor girl identified as MardhyaWangkhem was wounded in the incident. The blast took place three hours before t Read more... On January 23 an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in RIMS road in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. A minor girl identified as MardhyaWangkhem was wounded in the incident. The blast took place three hours before the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade. East mojo adds that five shops were damaged in the blast. No group has claimed responsibility. Read less...
January - 23	On January 23, an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant was arrested from Mazbat in Udalguri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read more... On January 23, an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant was arrested from Mazbat in Udalguri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read less...
January - 23	On January 23, Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered a huge cache of live ammunition from a passenger and arrested him in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Abhinandan Kumar. 320 rounds of a Read more... On January 23, Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered a huge cache of live ammunition from a passenger and arrested him in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Abhinandan Kumar. 320 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee. Read less...
January - 23	PhungtingShimrang a senior leader of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has been missing from the peace talks with Government of India (GoI) since October 2019, reports Northeast Now on January 24. According to reports, he w Read more... PhungtingShimrang a senior leader of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has been missing from the peace talks with Government of India (GoI) since October 2019, reports Northeast Now on January 24. According to reports, he was not happy with New Delhi’s carrot-and-stick approach, and had gone to Yunnan province in China with two of his most trusted lieutenants.Reports claim that PhungtingShimrang, a NSCN (IM) Steering Committee member, was trying to talk to the Chinese authorities for “aid in their fight against India”.Thuingaleng Muivahneither confirmed, nor contradicted the media reports on the mysterious absence of the top insurgent leader. According to sources, and PhungtingShimrang is the protagonist of NSCN-IM’s strategy. If PhungtingShimrang continues to be away from the path of final peace settlement, Muivah can use him sprucely to tell New Delhi that “hardliners” of NSCN (IM) are “unhappy” and are now looking at China. Read less...
January - 23	To ensure fool proof security in the aftermath of adoption of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in the country, the Border Security Force (BSF) has proposed relocation of Indian villages lying ahead of the border fencing with Bangladesh, reports Assam Read more... To ensure fool proof security in the aftermath of adoption of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in the country, the Border Security Force (BSF) has proposed relocation of Indian villages lying ahead of the border fencing with Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune on January 24. There are several villages in Tripura, which lie beyond the international border fencing, making them vulnerable from the security point of view. In view of the latest developments after introduction of the CAA, the BSF authorities are of the view that all Indian villages ahead of the border fencing must be relocated for security reasons.BSF sources stated that Indian villages lying beyond the fencing are not safe because residents of these villages often visit Bangladesh and Bangladeshi nationals also come to the Indian villages without any restrictions. Read less...
January - 24	After the explosion on January 24 in Imphal West District a suspect was arrested from Imphal East District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as WangjamPremchand alias Tabi of Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipa Read more... After the explosion on January 24 in Imphal West District a suspect was arrested from Imphal East District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as WangjamPremchand alias Tabi of Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). He is an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert. Read less...
January - 24	Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest march was organised on January 24 by students at Itanagar in Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. Read more... Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest march was organised on January 24 by students at Itanagar in Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. Read less...
January - 24	Guwahati High Court on January 24 granted interim bail to NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary, paving his way to join the peace talks in New Delhi, reports The Northeast Today. In 2019, Daimary was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for his role in the Read more... Guwahati High Court on January 24 granted interim bail to NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary, paving his way to join the peace talks in New Delhi, reports The Northeast Today. In 2019, Daimary was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for his role in the 2008 Assam serial blasts case. Read less...
January - 24	National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 24 stated that they have filed a charge sheet against five alleged Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives in the Barpeta JMB module case, reports Northeast Now on January 25. Chargesheet was fi Read more... National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 24 stated that they have filed a charge sheet against five alleged Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives in the Barpeta JMB module case, reports Northeast Now on January 25. Chargesheet was filed against Hafizur Rahman, Yakub Ali, Sariful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Mohammad Hafiz Safikul Islam under the Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The agency took over the probe in December 2019 on the basis of a case registered at Barpeta Police Station in Assam. Read less...
January - 24	Over 11,000 Bru voters from six relief camps in Tripura will be deleted from Mizoram’s voter list, reports East Mojo on January 25. The decision was necessitated by the signing of a quadripartite agreement that gave the Bru people the right to perman Read more... Over 11,000 Bru voters from six relief camps in Tripura will be deleted from Mizoram’s voter list, reports East Mojo on January 25. The decision was necessitated by the signing of a quadripartite agreement that gave the Bru people the right to permanently settle in Tripura. Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashish Kundra stated that “The process of deletion is likely to be undertaken during the next round of roll revision after the Bru relief camps in Tripura are closed down. According to election officials, there were a total of 12,081 Bru voters in six relief camps in Tripura in the last Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) poll held in April last year. During the last phase of repatriation conducted between October and November last year, 1,168 Bru people, comprising 715 adults and 453 children, belonging to 289 families, have returned to Mizoram. Read less...
January - 24	State Government has decided to approach the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Cabinet decision to deploy State forces in place of Assam Rifles troops at all check-posts opened along National Highways of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express on Ja Read more... State Government has decided to approach the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Cabinet decision to deploy State forces in place of Assam Rifles troops at all check-posts opened along National Highways of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express on January 25. As per the Cabinet resolution, all check-posts would be manned by State police and they would be assisted by CRPF personnel, if necessary. AR troops would be assigned the tasks of securing the State’s border. Read less...
January - 24	The Hindu adds that COCOMI convener Sunil Karam said stated that “We agreed unanimously to work together for peaceful co-existence among different communities of Manipur and to shape a future for the Northeast without letting a third party, the Gover Read more... The Hindu adds that COCOMI convener Sunil Karam said stated that “We agreed unanimously to work together for peaceful co-existence among different communities of Manipur and to shape a future for the Northeast without letting a third party, the Government of India, interfere”. This is believed to be a significant development in a State with a history of cold conflict between the Meitei community dominating the Imphal Valley and the Nagas inhabiting the hills around. A majority of the members of the NSCN (IM) are from the hills of Manipur. The COCOMI, which is a conglomerate of several civil society organisations, stands opposed to any changes in Manipur’s existing administrative setups. Read less...
January - 24	Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants were arrested on January 24 from Khimiyang and Phanlom in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestees were identified as Munshum Khimhun, Read more... Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants were arrested on January 24 from Khimiyang and Phanlom in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestees were identified as Munshum Khimhun, Channong Matcha and Jit Bdr Lama. Read less...
January - 25	Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) called for 24 hours strike in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong Districts in Assam on January 25, reports Northeast Now. Altogether 17 linkmen and cadres of DNLA have been arrested from Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and Read more... Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) called for 24 hours strike in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong Districts in Assam on January 25, reports Northeast Now. Altogether 17 linkmen and cadres of DNLA have been arrested from Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and Cachar District including wife of an active cadre, while one cadre of the militant outfit surrendered before Police till date. The Hindu adds that DNLA operating out of central Assam’s Dima Hasao District, vowed to oppose any territorial threat the Naga peace deal might bring. Read less...
January - 25	The issue of separate Bodoland State and Union Territory (UT) status is unlikely to be part of the package proposed to be signed with National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S), reports Assam Tribune on January 25. The delegation of th Read more... The issue of separate Bodoland State and Union Territory (UT) status is unlikely to be part of the package proposed to be signed with National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S), reports Assam Tribune on January 25. The delegation of the surrendered militants is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on January 25 (today). Meanwhile, a senior unidentified Bodo leader who is part of peace process stated that that it has been made clear to the surrendered NDFB-S leaders that the demand for separate State and UT status will not be part of the Bodoland package. All the demands has to be made within the purview of constitution. Government is willing to discuss demands like political rights of the Bodo people, safeguard of their language and culture and related matters. Read less...
January - 25	United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) has issued a call for a "general strike" on Republic Day (January 26), reports East Mojo. The statement came hours after 644 militants, including 50 belonging to ULFA-I, laid down their arms duri Read more... United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) has issued a call for a "general strike" on Republic Day (January 26), reports East Mojo. The statement came hours after 644 militants, including 50 belonging to ULFA-I, laid down their arms during a ceremony held in Guwahati. Unlike previous years, this year, other militant outfits have abstained from calling a boycott of R-Day celebrations. Read less...
January - 26	National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 26 stated that there were “innumerable violation of Ceasefire Ground Rules (CFGR)” by the Government of India, reports Morung Express. NSCN-IM stated that “its security forces an Read more... National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 26 stated that there were “innumerable violation of Ceasefire Ground Rules (CFGR)” by the Government of India, reports Morung Express. NSCN-IM stated that “its security forces and its intelligence agencies particularly the National Investigation Agency (NIA)”. A press release by NSCN-IM stated that NIA has been “acting with impunity and intensified its activities particularly after the ultimatum served by the GoI interlocutor in July, 2019 and the deliberate rejection of the Framework Agreement principle wherein the sovereign rights of the Naga people to use its national flag and constitution has been officially acknowledged.” It said that the NIA has “taken recourse to India’s Law and Order against the NSCN who is having political dialogue with the GoI.” NSCN-IM also added that “We doubt the sincerity of the GoI in concluding an acceptable and honourable political solution considering its carrot and stick policy. It is only when the GoI starts respecting its commitment, not otherwise, can the political dialogue move forward in the spirit of mutual trust and understanding.” Read less...
January - 26	Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to Sign Accord with Bodo Rebel Groups of Assam on January 27 (today), reports News 18. The Centre is all set to sign an accord with all factions of banned Assam-based rebel group National Democratic Front of Bo Read more... Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to Sign Accord with Bodo Rebel Groups of Assam on January 27 (today), reports News 18. The Centre is all set to sign an accord with all factions of banned Assam-based rebel group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Monday giving political and economic provisions to the Bodos. The tripartite agreement will be signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi. The tripartite agreement to be signed by top leadership of the four factions of the NDFB, All Bodo Student Union (ABSU), Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna. Read less...
January - 26	United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) claimed responsibility for the five blasts on January 26, reports The Sentinel. The blasts occurred at Teokghat Tiniali in Charaideo District, the second blast took place near Duliajanin Dibrugarh Read more... United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) claimed responsibility for the five blasts on January 26, reports The Sentinel. The blasts occurred at Teokghat Tiniali in Charaideo District, the second blast took place near Duliajanin Dibrugarh District, the third blast took place at Marwari patty in Dibrugarh (Dibrugarh District), the fourth blast near Circuit House in Graham Bazaar in Dibrugarh and fifth Doomdooma near 8 no bridge in Tinsukia District. Assam Tribune adds that Police found no trace of explosives in the fifth incident of explosion at Doomdooma, reports Assam Tribune. No casualties were reported in the explosions, of which two explosions were Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), addsEastern Mirror. Read less...
January - 27	A general shutdown was called on January 27 by non-bodo tribes in four District of Assam against the Central government’s decision to ink a peace accord with the various Bodo groups, reports The Northeast Today. According to officials, the shutdown a Read more... A general shutdown was called on January 27 by non-bodo tribes in four District of Assam against the Central government’s decision to ink a peace accord with the various Bodo groups, reports The Northeast Today. According to officials, the shutdown affected Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang and Udalguri districts, which are under the jurisdiction of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). East Mojo adds that life was paralysed in parts of lower Assam areas, especially in Bongaigaon, Goreswar and it adjoining areas on Monday following the Assam bandh called by 21 organisations. The groups include All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), Nath-Yogi Students’ Union, All Bodo Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU), All Adivasi Students’ Union, Oboro Suraksha Samiti and Kalita Janagoshthi Students’ Union and many others. The organizations also demanded that the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), which has continued an armed struggle for a separate Kamatapur state since 1993, be invited for peace talks to solve the long-pending issue. Read less...
January - 27	Assam Tribune adds that those with heinous criminal charges will not be given any reprieve. State minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in reply to a question said that those who are not facing heinous criminal charges will be assisted by the government to jo Read more... Assam Tribune adds that those with heinous criminal charges will not be given any reprieve. State minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in reply to a question said that those who are not facing heinous criminal charges will be assisted by the government to join police and paramilitary forces. Read less...
January - 27	Brajen Mahanta, adviser of the Abodo Surakshya Samiti on January 27 stated that the non-Bodo people of Bodoland under the aegis of the Samiti will carry out a long march demanding socioeconomic and other protection for them in the BTR. Read more... Brajen Mahanta, adviser of the Abodo Surakshya Samiti on January 27 stated that the non-Bodo people of Bodoland under the aegis of the Samiti will carry out a long march demanding socioeconomic and other protection for them in the BTR. Read less...
January - 27	Conflicting reports stated that, after Bodo Accord of January 27 Paresh Baruah may come over ground and sign a peace accord with the Centre as early as April to potentially end a decades-old insurgency in Assam, reports Nagaland Post on January 29. O Read more... Conflicting reports stated that, after Bodo Accord of January 27 Paresh Baruah may come over ground and sign a peace accord with the Centre as early as April to potentially end a decades-old insurgency in Assam, reports Nagaland Post on January 29. One of Barua’s childhood friends, Rebati Phukan—who “disappeared” in April 2018—is said to be acting as the intermediary between the banned outfit and the Centre. He was apparently drafted by Indian intelligence agencies to break the ice with Barua. Read less...
January - 27	Government of India (GoI) on January 27 signed the Bodo Accord putting an end to decades long movement for a Bodoland state, reports The Telegraph. The Accord rechristened the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) to Bodoland Territorial Region Read more... Government of India (GoI) on January 27 signed the Bodo Accord putting an end to decades long movement for a Bodoland state, reports The Telegraph. The Accord rechristened the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) to Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) with additional political and economic bonanza. The accord also made Bodo language the official associate language of the state besides Assamese. The government signed the accord with the four factions (Gobinda Basumatary, Ranjan Daimari, Dhiren Boro and Saoraigwra) of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), which has been spearheading the movement for Bodoland state since 1972, and the United Bodo People’s Organisation, a civil society group. The tripartite agreement was signed in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, joint secretary (Northeast) in the Union home ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam chief secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna. Sonowal, Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary signed the accord as witnesses. Read less...
January - 27	Kokrajhar Member of Parliament (MP) Naba Kumar Sarania on January 27 said the government has repeated the same mistake made during the signing of the BTC Accord in 2003, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that “We are not against the peace process but Read more... Kokrajhar Member of Parliament (MP) Naba Kumar Sarania on January 27 said the government has repeated the same mistake made during the signing of the BTC Accord in 2003, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that “We are not against the peace process but unfortunately, the interests of the other ethnic tribes in the area have been ignored once again in the agreement,”He stated that “With the new agreement, new villages are going to be included in the BTR. The matter of inclusion of new villages will be finalised by a commission. So, we demand inclusion of representatives from the non-Bodo section too in such a commission. Otherwise, the interests of the non-Bodo ethnic people will no longer be protected,” Read less...
January - 27	Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad K Sangma is in New Delhi to meet Union home minister Amit Shah and finalise issues related to implementing Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state, reports East Mojo on January 28. Earlier on Dec 14, MDA govt delegat Read more... Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad K Sangma is in New Delhi to meet Union home minister Amit Shah and finalise issues related to implementing Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state, reports East Mojo on January 28. Earlier on Dec 14, MDA govt delegation met Amit Shah in New Delhi to urge the Central govt to implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya Read less...
January - 27	Members of Praktan KLO Samannay Mancha, a group of surrendered KLO cadres, sought talks with the government on the ST issue of their community otherwise they will be forced to return to their old path, reports Assam Tribune on January 28. The Mancha’ Read more... Members of Praktan KLO Samannay Mancha, a group of surrendered KLO cadres, sought talks with the government on the ST issue of their community otherwise they will be forced to return to their old path, reports Assam Tribune on January 28. The Mancha’s president Khagen Chandra Ray stated that “The then DGP Late Khagen Sarma had convinced and called us for talks with the government. Later, he had forced us to lay down arms in 2013 and till the date no talks between the government and us has been arranged”. The surrendered 300 cadres were compelled to put up their fresh demand before the GoI to initiate talks with them on the ST issue following the steps taken by the government to settle the Bodo issue. Khagen also added that around 100 cadres of the outfit in Myanmar are also ready to join the peace talks if the government invites them Read less...
January - 27	On January 27, Central Committee of the Karbi Students Association (KSA) has opposed Government of India ‘s (GoI) decision to expediate the process of granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) Hills status to Bodos living in Karbi Angling and other hill areas o Read more... On January 27, Central Committee of the Karbi Students Association (KSA) has opposed Government of India ‘s (GoI) decision to expediate the process of granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) Hills status to Bodos living in Karbi Angling and other hill areas of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. KSA President Samson Teron stated that while the association hoped the third Bodo peace accord would address the grievance of Bodos, it would oppose the contentious issue under Clause 8 of the accord inked with Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) in 2003. The clause 8 of 2003 accord had granted ST status to Bodos living in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Districts. Read less...
January - 27	On January 27, Police recovered explosives from house of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant and arrested him from Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee Read more... On January 27, Police recovered explosives from house of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant and arrested him from Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Sapam Romi alias Mocha, who was earlier arrested in 2012 for working for Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). The recovered items include five detonators and four grenades. Read less...
January - 27	Outlook reports on January 28 that Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated “I have been told that if the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) faction (UFLA-Independent) shows interest in peace talks, it would be reciprocated by the Centre Read more... Outlook reports on January 28 that Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated “I have been told that if the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) faction (UFLA-Independent) shows interest in peace talks, it would be reciprocated by the Centre”. Report also added that before the accord is signed, the Centre is also likely to finalise the definition of “Assamese”, people who can be considered eligible for constitutional safeguards under the 1985 Assam Accord. A panel looking into the issue is expected to submit its report to the Centre by mid-February. ULFA factions, led by the Arabinda Rajkhowa and Anup Chetia are engaged in peace talks with New Delhi since 2010. Rajkhowa and Chetia are optimistic to sign a peace agreement with New Delhi soon. However, Assam Tribune adds that Assam Finance Minister when asked whether the State or the Centre has received any feeler from ULFA-I vis-à-vis their willingness to join the peace process, Sarma, however, said that there was no such development. He stated that “If permanent peace has to be achieved in the region in an inclusive manner, it has to include the remaining militant groups in Assam and Manipur who are yet to join the mainstream,”. Additionally, the state Finance Minister stated on January 28 that Bodo Peace Accord has fulfilled the aspirations of Bodos and non-Bodos living in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and reaffirmed the territorial integrity of Assam, reports The Telegraph. He claimed that” For the first time, non-Bodos have the option to move out of the council while Bodo villages outside the council can be included,”. The BTC would be given maximum autonomy under the framework of the Constitution with the Centre and state government ready to transfer power to it. Read less...
January - 27	Police detained 17 people for interrogation from Dibrugarh and Charaideo districts of Upper Assam in connection with five bomb blasts, reports The Telegraph on January 28. Ten persons were detained by Dibrugarh police and another seven were detained Read more... Police detained 17 people for interrogation from Dibrugarh and Charaideo districts of Upper Assam in connection with five bomb blasts, reports The Telegraph on January 28. Ten persons were detained by Dibrugarh police and another seven were detained by Charaideo police. A Senior Police official stated that “Seventeen persons have so far been detained and are being interrogated in connection with the incidents. We are trying to find out their connection with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) since the outfit has claimed responsibility for the blasts. All were low intensity blasts,” According to Police two blasts in Dibrugarh town and the one at Duliajan were carried out with timer-fitted improvised explosive devices (IED). The blast at Sonari was caused by a grenade as locals witnessed two motorbike-borne youths lobbing it and speeding away.Dibrugarh superintendent of police Sreejith Tiraviam said, “Overground workers of Ulfa (I) were involved in the blasts. We have picked up 10 persons from Dibrugarh district. Eight were from Dibrugarh and two were from Duliajan. Our interrogation is on.” Read less...
January - 27	Unidentified persons exploded a grenade targeting Manipur Tribal Development Corporation (MTDC) Ltd Executive Engineer Athokpam Dorendro, at his residence in Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. Read more... Unidentified persons exploded a grenade targeting Manipur Tribal Development Corporation (MTDC) Ltd Executive Engineer Athokpam Dorendro, at his residence in Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. This was the third attack targeting the same individual. Read less...
January - 27	Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that primary objectives of the treaty were to augment the area and powers of the BTC and streamline its functioning, to address issues relating to Bodos residing outside BTAD, to promote and protect social, cultur Read more... Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that primary objectives of the treaty were to augment the area and powers of the BTC and streamline its functioning, to address issues relating to Bodos residing outside BTAD, to promote and protect social, cultural, linguistic and ethnic identities of Bodos, to provide legislative safeguards for land rights of tribals, to ensure accelerated development of tribal areas and to rehabilitate members of NDFB factions.Shah announced a special development package of Rs 1,500 crore for the next three years for areas under the BTC. The agreement said, “The Assam government may earmark a sum of Rs 250 crore per annum for a period of three years for the development of the area under BTC. The Centre may contribute an additional amount of Rs 250 crore per annum for the same period.” Assam Chief Minister stated that the new pact would be implemented while keeping the territorial integrity of Assam intact, thereby allaying the fears of those opposed to the further bifurcation of the state. “All the clauses in the agreement would be executed with the support of all stakeholders and no community living in Assam should be worried about the pact. A least 1,550 NDFB cadres will surrender on January 30 with 130 weapons. Read less...
January - 27	United Garo Autonomous Council Movement Committee (UGACMC) has called for a 48 hour Assam general shut down ON January 28, reports The Shillong Times on January 28. The shutdown is to protest against state Government’s perceived lack of response towa Read more... United Garo Autonomous Council Movement Committee (UGACMC) has called for a 48 hour Assam general shut down ON January 28, reports The Shillong Times on January 28. The shutdown is to protest against state Government’s perceived lack of response towards its demand of autonomous council for Garo community in Assam. The shutdown will stretch from January 28 to January 30. Read less...
January - 28	Biswa Sarma on January 28 appealed to Manipur militant groups as well as ULFA-I to join peace process, reports The Telegraph. The offer came a day after the signing of Bodo Accord. He stated that “This is the first time that this government is making Read more... Biswa Sarma on January 28 appealed to Manipur militant groups as well as ULFA-I to join peace process, reports The Telegraph. The offer came a day after the signing of Bodo Accord. He stated that “This is the first time that this government is making a public appeal to ULFA-I for dialogue. If they are willing for negotiations, the Centre will reciprocate with equal respect to bring permanent peace in Assam and the region.” He also added that “Almost all the militant outfits in the northeastern states, barring some in Assam and Manipur, are holding peace talks. Hereby, I would like to request Baruah and ULFA-I to consider engaging in a productive dialogue. Reacting to the peace talks invitation, ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who joined the peace talks in 2016 stated that “The peace talks with us has almost reached the final stage. We will be very happy if the Centre manages to bring Paresh Barua to the peace table but his absence should not hinder the ongoing process. Since our discussion has come so far, it should not be delayed waiting for Paresh Barua.” Read less...
January - 28	Nagaland Post reports that a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official stated that “Talks with ULFA are in final stages and an agreement is likely to be signed soon. Most issues have been resolved with ULFA, including granting constitutional sa Read more... Nagaland Post reports that a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official stated that “Talks with ULFA are in final stages and an agreement is likely to be signed soon. Most issues have been resolved with ULFA, including granting constitutional safeguard to the state's indigenous people. This was one of the main clauses of the Assam Accord”. Read less...
January - 28	National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 28, filed a charge sheet against four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) militants for May 21, 2019 killing in Tirap District of Tirong Aboh, reports Assam Tribune. The charge sh Read more... National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 28, filed a charge sheet against four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) militants for May 21, 2019 killing in Tirap District of Tirong Aboh, reports Assam Tribune. The charge sheet was filed against Luckin Mashangva, Jai Kishan Sharma, Yangte Josaham and Napong Jenpi. NIA in a statement stated, “Investigation has established that members of the terrorist group of NSCN(IM) conspired to commit the terrorist act of killing of Tirong Aboh, MLA Khonsa and 10 others. Investigation further established that the terrorist act was a result of larger conspiracy due to opposition by MLA Khonsa of anti-development and extortion activities of NSCN(IM) in Tirap district”. NIA’s statement also said that investigation has revealed that the members of the NSCN-IM faction led by self-styled ‘major general’ Absolom, who is an absconding accused in the instant case, along with Mashangva, Josaham and Jenpi, formed a group which was financed by Sharma to execute this act. Read less...
January - 28	Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continued across Upper Assam on January 28, reports The Telegraph. In Dibrugarh district, the All Assam Sonowal Kachari Students’ Union, along with other organisations, staged a sit-in at Moran whi Read more... Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continued across Upper Assam on January 28, reports The Telegraph. In Dibrugarh district, the All Assam Sonowal Kachari Students’ Union, along with other organisations, staged a sit-in at Moran while the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) staged a sit-in at Naharkatia. The AASU also staged a sit-in in Tinsukia and Jorhat Districts with the support of various organisations, civil society groups and cultural activists. Read less...
January - 28	Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland factions on January 28 Tuesday jointly met the Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB) for a coordination meeting to review the Ceasefire Ground Rules (CFGR), reports East Mojo. This is the second time that the Read more... Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland factions on January 28 Tuesday jointly met the Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB) for a coordination meeting to review the Ceasefire Ground Rules (CFGR), reports East Mojo. This is the second time that the three groups came together for a joint meeting, the first being in November last year. The NSCN groups which met were NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) and NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U). CFSB member of NSCN-R stated that “Security forces accused us of the ongoing recruitment. However, as per the ground rules, there is no forced recruitment done by us. It is voluntary recruitment as far as NSCN-R is concerned. So there is no violation of the CFGR.” Read less...
January - 28	United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 28, stated that the outfit would only join talks if sovereignty was the main agenda, reports Hindustan Times. In a telephonic interview, he said the outfit would j Read more... United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 28, stated that the outfit would only join talks if sovereignty was the main agenda, reports Hindustan Times. In a telephonic interview, he said the outfit would join talks only if there are no formalities, talks are held in an atmosphere of trust and sovereignty was the ‘one-point agenda’ on the table. He stated, “We are demanding sovereignty and that is the one-point agenda for us. It should be on the negotiating table. There is no need to go to Delhi for discussions, we would want the talks to be held in Assam”. Outlook adds that Paresh Baruah stated that if the Indian Government conveys even in a one-line communication that they are ready for talks on all issues, including the core issue of sovereignty of Assam, we have no hesitation to sit for talks. We will send a delegation”. Read less...
January - 29	A village in Wokha District in Nagaland had served an ultimatum demanding the arrest of a suspected cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports Eastern Mirror on January 30. The NSCN-IM militant allegedly shot a tru Read more... A village in Wokha District in Nagaland had served an ultimatum demanding the arrest of a suspected cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports Eastern Mirror on January 30. The NSCN-IM militant allegedly shot a truck driver in the ‘mouth,’ on January 27 at Doyang in Wokha District. Yikhum village’s authorities issued a statement said that ‘The Yikhum Village Council on behalf of the public of Yikhum strongly condemns the 27th January 2020 incident around 9:30 pm at Doyang, Wokha: The offender, Mhabemo Mozhui of Chudi village, had attempted to murder an innocent truck driver and his friend, namely Nyanbemo Kithan and Wochothung Odyuo, while unloading some goods at Doyang on route to Wokha.’ Read less...
January - 29	Amidst fear and speculations looming large among non-Bodo communities residing in BTC, NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary assured that it was a tripartite agreement signed with the government and concerns of BTC residents will be taken into consideration, re Read more... Amidst fear and speculations looming large among non-Bodo communities residing in BTC, NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary assured that it was a tripartite agreement signed with the government and concerns of BTC residents will be taken into consideration, reports East Mojo on January 30. He stated “There is nothing like Bodo or non-Bodo and it will not harm the non-Bodos in the BTC region, only a few selected leaders are spreading this agenda,” Read less...
January - 29 January - 30	'Army chief’ of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on the intervening night of January 29-30 from Dhansari area of Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Minom Phonglosa alias Gazaw Dim Read more... 'Army chief’ of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on the intervening night of January 29-30 from Dhansari area of Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Minom Phonglosa alias Gazaw Dimasa. A pistol and three rounds of ammunition was recovered from the arrestee. Read less...
January - 29	At least 1,500 cadres of four factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) will lay down arms before Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with nearly 130 weapons, at a surrender ceremony on January 30 (today), reports The Te Read more... At least 1,500 cadres of four factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) will lay down arms before Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with nearly 130 weapons, at a surrender ceremony on January 30 (today), reports The Telegraph. The ceremony will be held in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District. The four factions of the NDFB, which signed the pact, are led by Ranjan Daimary, Govinda Basumatary, Dhiren Boro and B. Saoraigwra. Besides, NDFB-PTF, NDFB-RD and NDFB-S, Dhiren Boro had formed the fourth faction of NDFB in 2019 after he was expelled from NDFB-PTF. Read less...
January - 29	Interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi and Thuingaleng Muivah of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will meet on January 30 (today)to deliberate on the ongoing Naga peace talks, reports East Mojo. NSCN-IM sources stated that meeting is scheduled to take p Read more... Interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi and Thuingaleng Muivah of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will meet on January 30 (today)to deliberate on the ongoing Naga peace talks, reports East Mojo. NSCN-IM sources stated that meeting is scheduled to take place at the Police Complex in Chumukedimain Dimapur of Dimapur District of Nagaland. Read less...
January - 29	Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants suspected to be involved in the January 26 bomb blast at Teok ghat (Charaideo District) were arrested from Sepakathi in Charaideo District in Assam on January 29, reports The Telegr Read more... Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants suspected to be involved in the January 26 bomb blast at Teok ghat (Charaideo District) were arrested from Sepakathi in Charaideo District in Assam on January 29, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees were identified as Manas Jyoti Padmavat alias Bastab Jyoti Asom and Chow Lakhi Longno alias Rubul Asom. One 5.56mm AR HK33 rifle with 33 live rounds and two magazines were recovered from the cadres. They had joined ULFA-I in 2009 and 2017 respectively. East Mojo adds that Charaideo Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Mishra stated that "It is suspected that the duo are part of a six-member 'crack-gang' of ‘Arohan’ of ULFA-I and were recently seen hovering the inter-state border of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland in the last few days before the blast took place."The Sentinel adds that arrestees were part of the crack group led by Apurba Gogoi alias Arohan Asom which is suspected to be behind the Serial Blast. Read less...
January - 30	A militant of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO)/ Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) was arrested from Agomani in Dhubri District of Assam on January 30, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the Read more... A militant of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO)/ Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) was arrested from Agomani in Dhubri District of Assam on January 30, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the arrestee. Read less...
January - 30	An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Seijang in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports E-pao. No casualties were reported from the incident. Read more... An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Seijang in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports E-pao. No casualties were reported from the incident. Read less...
January - 30	Assam Government has been analysing United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah’s statement in which he stated that they would join talks only if they are held in an atmosphere of trust and sovereignty is the “one-point Read more... Assam Government has been analysing United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah’s statement in which he stated that they would join talks only if they are held in an atmosphere of trust and sovereignty is the “one-point agenda” on the table, reports The Telegraph on January 31. Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on January 30 that “We have already invited him to join the peace process. But this is not easy as he is demanding talks based on sovereignty and it will be a complex process. We have received the media reports and the statements he made and currently the state government is analysing them. His statement had some ‘positive’ hints and we are going to share the details when the Prime Minister and Home Minister visit Assam.” Meanwhile, Union home joint secretary (Northeast), Satyendra Garg stated on January 30 when asked about ULFA-I stated that “We only talk to those who agree to abide by the Constitution. However, we must be optimistic. Who had thought that the Bodo militancy issue would be addressed so quickly? There are many positive developments that happened in the last six months and more are in the pipeline.”He also added that “For a fruitful solution, we also want ULFA-I to come onboard. We are working on it and the entire peace process will be over in a few months.” Read less...
January - 30	Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on January 30 sought withdrawal of all cases against members of NDFB factions who laid down their arms, reports The Telegraph on January 31. BTC Chief, who was earlier ‘chief’ of Bodo Liberati Read more... Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on January 30 sought withdrawal of all cases against members of NDFB factions who laid down their arms, reports The Telegraph on January 31. BTC Chief, who was earlier ‘chief’ of Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) before joining the mainstream in 2003 stated that “It’s important that the government considers the cases registered against these cadres who have decided to join the mainstream. I also want to assure that the authority will take necessary steps but it may take time. Even my cases were withdrawn two years after I became the BTC chief.” Moreover, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) President Pramod Boro, a signatory of the accord, said: “From today, these men will try to live dignified and normal lives. Therefore, I would like to request the state government to consider the criminal cases registered against them.” Read less...
January - 30	East Mojo adds that the Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that talks with pro talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) is on a positive direction. He stated that “We have also requested ULFA leader Paresh Baruah, who is leading the anti-talk fac Read more... East Mojo adds that the Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that talks with pro talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) is on a positive direction. He stated that “We have also requested ULFA leader Paresh Baruah, who is leading the anti-talk faction, to join in the peace process.”Pointing to demands that are being put on by the proscribed outfit, the minister added that “We have offered ULFA-I leader Paresh Baruah to join the peace process, but it is not easy as they have stick to their demand of sovereignty.” Read less...
January - 30	On January 30, 1615 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants of four factions surrendered in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The surrendered militants include including 836 cadres from factions of N Read more... On January 30, 1615 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants of four factions surrendered in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The surrendered militants include including 836 cadres from factions of NDFP (Progressive), 579 cadres of NDFB-Ranjan Daimary faction (NDFB-RD) and 200 members NDFB-S. A total of 178 arms, 4,803 live ammunition, 14 grenades and one 2-inch mortal were surrendered by the NDFB rebel groups. Assam Tribune further adds that Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated that “Today’s development, I am sure, will inspire others to join the mainstream and it proves that the NDFB militants want peace in the State,” Sonowal said, adding, “those who have joined the mainstream today are a potent human resource which can be utilised to make Assam a powerful entity in Southeast Asia. We need to work as Team Assam to achieve our goals.” Read less...
January - 31	Acting on the information disclosed by two arrested cadres of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCKL) identified as Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse, a search operation was launched and two more PDCKL cadres identified as Armung Terang al Read more... Acting on the information disclosed by two arrested cadres of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCKL) identified as Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse, a search operation was launched and two more PDCKL cadres identified as Armung Terang alias Cling Terang (25), and Longkam Dera alias Mohen Fangso (21), were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Langbongkroi under Dokmoka Police Station limits in Karbi Anglong District of Assam on January 31, reports The Sentinel. The SFs also recovered a .22 pistol along with 04 ammunition from their possession. Armung Terang is a Self-Styled ‘Lance Corporal’ and Longkam Dera is PT (Private trainer, rank not conferred yet) of PDCKL. Earlier, PDCKL cadres namely Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse were handed to Police by local people of Virvar Sai Teron gaon in Karbi Anglong when they came to collect extortion money there. One money receipt book and 18 pads of PDCKL were recovered from their possession. Both of them were reported to be the close aides of David Mukrang, army chief ‘Captain’ of PDCKL. The duo sustained injuries as local people assaulted them. Read less...
January - 31	On January 31, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)’s Yung Aung faction ‘chairman’, Yung Aung on outfits ‘40th raising day’, has firmly stated that sovereignty is their birth right and it is non-negotiable, reports Sangai E Read more... On January 31, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)’s Yung Aung faction ‘chairman’, Yung Aung on outfits ‘40th raising day’, has firmly stated that sovereignty is their birth right and it is non-negotiable, reports Sangai Express. The outfit then called upon every Naga to uphold the spirit of oneness and brotherhood and work for a true transformation within the Naga society. “On my part, I am willing to resolve our past differences and reconcile under his holy banner ‘Nagaland for Christ’ and based on the fundamental principle of the Naga sovereignty”, Yung Aung said. Read less...
January - 31	The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (COMSO) will resume its agitation demanding implementation of Inner-Line Permit (ILP) system by holding a sit-in for five days next week, reports The Telegraph on February 1. COMSO chairman Robertju Read more... The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (COMSO) will resume its agitation demanding implementation of Inner-Line Permit (ILP) system by holding a sit-in for five days next week, reports The Telegraph on February 1. COMSO chairman Robertjune Kharjahrin said that a decision was taken to organise the sit-in from February 4 as the Centre had not responded to the resolution passed by the Meghalaya Assembly on December 19 last year, demanding implementation of ILP. Read less...

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