13 Civilians, Jawan Killed in Nagaland Security Ops; CM Announces SIT Probe, Army Institutes Court of Inquiry
3 years, 1 month ago

13 Civilians, Jawan Killed in Nagaland Security Ops; CM Announces SIT Probe, Army Institutes Court of Inquiry

News 18  

Tension gripped Nagaland on Sunday as 13 civilians were killed in a case of “mistaken identity” when a counter-insurgency operation went amiss in Tiru village of Mon district. Condemning the incident, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said: “The unfortunate incident leading to killing of civilians at Oting, Mon is highly condemnable. Appeal for peace from all sections.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences over the incident and said a high-level SIT constituted by the state government will thoroughly probe this incident “to ensure justice to the bereaved families”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has also expressed grief over the deaths and tweeted, “I express my condolence to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured. Hope the high-level SIT will bring out the truth & help ensure justice.” Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee has demanded a thorough investigation into the killing of civilians.

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Army: Progressing and cooperating in Nagaland killings probe
3 years ago

Army: Progressing and cooperating in Nagaland killings probe

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Indian Army informed on Sunday that it's inquiry into the killings of at least 13 civilians in a botched up military operation in Nagaland earlier this month has been "progressing expeditiously." It is also "fully cooperating" with the special investigation team of the Nagaland government in the case and assured the people of the North Eastern state of …

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Govt To Demand Repeal Of AFSPA, Calls Off Hornbill Festival
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Govt To Demand Repeal Of AFSPA, Calls Off Hornbill Festival

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid outrage following the firing incident in Mon district, the Nagaland Cabinet on Tuesday decided to write to the Centre demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Act. "In the state cabinet meeting over firing incident in Mon, Nagaland, it's been decided to write to GoI to immediately repeal AFSPA, 1958 from the State, and that Special Investigation …

Nagaland seethes over killing of 14 civilians; NHRC issues notice to Centre as calls for repealing of AFSPA grow louder
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland seethes over killing of 14 civilians; NHRC issues notice to Centre as calls for repealing of AFSPA grow louder

Firstpost  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed regret as 14 civilians were killed in the incident on Sunday in Mon district of the north-eastern state Tensions prevail in Nagaland following the killing of 14 civilians by Indian Army soldiers ; authorities have shut down internet services and imposed a curfew to quell mass protests. The incident at Oting village in Nagaland’s …

Nagaland Firing a Case of Mistaken Identity, Says Amit Shah in Parliament; SIT Formed to Probe Case
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland Firing a Case of Mistaken Identity, Says Amit Shah in Parliament; SIT Formed to Probe Case

News 18  

Home minister Amit Shah informed Parliament on Monday that the Nagaland security operation, in which 13 civilians were killed, is a case of mistaken identity, and a Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the incident and the report will be submitted within a month. “The Government of India sincerely regrets this unfortunate incident in Nagaland and expresses its …

SIT will complete Nagaland firing probe in a month: Amit Shah
3 years, 1 month ago

SIT will complete Nagaland firing probe in a month: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Expressing regret over the Nagaland firing incident, Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured both the Houses of Parliament that a special investigation team will completes its probe within a month and said that all agencies must ensure that such incidents do not recur while undertaking operations against insurgents. Parliament proceedings updates | December 6, 2021 “The Government of India …

Nagaland row reaches Parliament, Owaisi moves adjournment motion in LS seeking discussion
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland row reaches Parliament, Owaisi moves adjournment motion in LS seeking discussion

Firstpost  

Owaisi on Sunday demanded the sacking of home minister Amit Shah, saying there is no peace in the northeastern states All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen President and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday moved adjournment motion notice in the Lower House over the Nagaland firing incident in which at least 13 civilians have lost their lives. “Sir, I hereby give …

Nagaland Ambush: Murder FIR Against Army Unit, Govt Constitutes SIT
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland Ambush: Murder FIR Against Army Unit, Govt Constitutes SIT

The Quint  

The Nagaland police on Sunday, 5 December, filed a suo motu FIR against 21 paramilitary forces over the killing of 13 villagers in a counter-insurgency operation that went awry. In the FIR, accessed by The Quint, the Nagaland police said that the forces "blankly opend fire " and that the intention was to "murder and injure civilians." "On reaching at …

Civilian killing in Nagaland: Case of mistaken identity, says Home Minister Amit Shah
3 years, 1 month ago

Civilian killing in Nagaland: Case of mistaken identity, says Home Minister Amit Shah

India Today  

Speaking about the killing of 14 civilians in Nagaland by the Armed Forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday told Lok Sabha that it was a case of "mistaken identity" and the Army has expressed regret over the incident. The home minister said that six out of the eight people in the vehicle died and it was later found …

Violence erupts in Nagaland after 13 civilians were killed by armed forces
3 years, 1 month ago

Violence erupts in Nagaland after 13 civilians were killed by armed forces

Op India  

Violence erupted in Mon district in Nagaland today, as locals attacked several installations protesting against the unfortunate killing of 13 civilians by Indian Army soldiers mistaking them for insurgents. An angry mob of around 500 civilians attacked an Assam Rifles camp at Oting in the Mon district of Nagaland, which forced the security forces to open fire. Angry over armed …

Mamata demands thorough probe into Nagaland firing incident
3 years, 1 month ago

Mamata demands thorough probe into Nagaland firing incident

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Sunday demanded a thorough investigation into the killing of at least 11 civilians by security forces in Nagaland. At least 11 daily wage labourers were gunned down by security forces in Nagaland's Mon district while they were returning home from work at a coal mine on Saturday evening, police …

Nagaland Violence: 11 People Killed After Firing In Mon District, Villagers Set Fire, CM Orders High Level Probe
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland Violence: 11 People Killed After Firing In Mon District, Villagers Set Fire, CM Orders High Level Probe

ABP News  

Nagaland Violence: In Mon district of Nagaland, at least 11 civilians have been killed in security forces firing. Killing of civilians unfortunate incident - CM Villagers angrily set fire to several vehicles of security forces after seeing the bodies of people after the incident. High level SIT will investigate & justice delivered as per the law of the land.Appeal for …

Army expresses regret over killing of civilians in Nagaland; orders Court of Inquiry
3 years, 1 month ago

Army expresses regret over killing of civilians in Nagaland; orders Court of Inquiry

The Hindu  

The Army on Sunday ordered a Court of Inquiry into the killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, and expressed deep regret over the incident. In a statement, the Army said the cause of the “unfortunate” loss of lives is being investigated by the Court of Inquiry at the “highest level” and appropriate action …

Nagaland killings: Army orders probe after 14 civilians gunned down by security forces
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland killings: Army orders probe after 14 civilians gunned down by security forces

Firstpost  

In protest against the incident, the ENPO has urged the six tribes of the region to withdraw participation from the ongoing Hornbill Festival, which is the state’s biggest tourism extravaganza Security forces opened fire on civilians killing 14 and injuring 11 more in Nagaland’s Mon district in three consecutive incidents of firing the first of which was possibly a case …

Nagaland killings: At least 11 civilians gunned down by security forces; army says 1 jawan dead, several injured
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland killings: At least 11 civilians gunned down by security forces; army says 1 jawan dead, several injured

Firstpost  

A few Naga youth were reportedly killed in Oting village of Mon district on Saturday by security forces, who suspected them to be terrorists. In retaliation, villagers torched their vehicles Kohima/Guwahati: At least 11 civilians have been gunned down by security forces in Nagaland’s Mon district, police said on Sunday, adding that it is investigating whether the incident was a …

Nagaland: 13 civilians killed as security op goes horribly wrong; SIT to probe
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland: 13 civilians killed as security op goes horribly wrong; SIT to probe

India TV News  

Highlights At least 13 civilians have been gunned down by security forces in Nagaland's Mon district A soldier also lost his life during the riots that followed Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio promised a high-level probe into the incident Nagaland civilians killing: Security forces opened fire on civilians killing 13 and injuring several others in Nagaland's Mon district in two consecutive …

Army operation in Nagaland goes awry, 15 civilians dead
3 years, 1 month ago

Army operation in Nagaland goes awry, 15 civilians dead

The Hindu  

At least 15 civilians and one soldier were killed in a botched ambush and retaliatory violence in Nagaland’s Mon district over 24 hours, prompting the State government and the Army to order a probe into the incident. District official said four civilians injured during Saturday’s violence were admitted to a hospital in Mon while two others were taken to the …

Nagaland civilians' death: Toll rises to 14, SIT formed to probe firing incident | Top developments
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland civilians' death: Toll rises to 14, SIT formed to probe firing incident | Top developments

India Today  

A day after 14 civilians were killed in a firing incident in Nagaland's Mon district, the govt formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident that took place on Saturday evening. An official order has been issued by the state home department and signed by Chief Secretary J Alam said that there were firing incidents on December 4, 2021 …

Security op based on credible inputs, incident deeply regretted: Army on Nagaland civilian deaths
3 years, 1 month ago

Security op based on credible inputs, incident deeply regretted: Army on Nagaland civilian deaths

India Today  

The Army in a statement said it 'deeply regrets' the incident in Nagaland's Mon district in which a soldier and several civilians were killed on Saturday evening. "Based on credible intelligence of likely movement of insurgents, a specific operation was planned to be conducted in the area of Tiru, Mon District, Nagaland," the Army stated. The incident took place between …

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