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	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 - 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...

*Data till , January 17, 2020

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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