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 Longkhao between Upper Tiru and Oting village, security forces blankly opend fire at the vehicle without any provocation resulting to the killing of many Oting villagers and seriously injured many others," the FIR stated. "It is to be noted that at the time of the incident there was no police guide nor security forces did make requidition to police forces to provide police guide for their operation.

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Nagaland Civilian Killings: Supreme Court Closes FIR Against 30 Indian Army Personnel For Lack Of Sanctions Under AFSPA
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Supreme Court Closes FIR Against 30 Indian Army Personnel For Lack Of Sanctions Under AFSPA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today closed FIRs and set aside all proceedings against 30 21 PARA personnel accused of allegedly killing civilians in Nagaland, given that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs declined to give sanctions to initiate criminal prosecution against them. The present case arises out of two writ petitions filed by the wives of some Indian Army officers for …

Supreme Court notice to Centre over Nagaland’s plea to prosecute 30 Army personnel for killing 13 civilians in Mon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court notice to Centre over Nagaland’s plea to prosecute 30 Army personnel for killing 13 civilians in Mon

Live Mint  

Mon Killings 2021: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and the Ministry of Defence regarding the 2021 Nagaland Mon killings, where 13 civilians were murdered in a botched-up operation by the Indian Army. The 2021 Mon Killings refer to a tragic incident in Nagaland where thirteen civilians lost their lives …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Defence Ministry On Nagaland's Plea To Prosecute 30 Armymen For Alleged Killing Of Civilians
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Defence Ministry On Nagaland's Plea To Prosecute 30 Armymen For Alleged Killing Of Civilians

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Union Government on a writ petition filed by the State of Nagaland seeking sanction to prosecute 30 personnel of the Indian Army who are accused of killing 13 civilians during a botched up military operation in the Mon district in December 2021.The State has challenged the decision taken by the Centre …

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Centre Denies Sanction To Prosecute 30 Army Personnel
1 year, 8 months ago

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Centre Denies Sanction To Prosecute 30 Army Personnel

ABP News  

The Centre has denied sanction to prosecute 30 Army men who were allegedly involved in the December 2021 killing of 13 civilians in a botched ambush at Oting in Nagaland's Mon district, an official said. The sanction by the Government of India is mandatory for initiating legal suit against any personnel of the security forces for any action taken by …

Defence ministry refuses nod to prosecute 30 armymen over Nagaland killings
1 year, 8 months ago

Defence ministry refuses nod to prosecute 30 armymen over Nagaland killings

Hindustan Times  

The defence ministry has refused to accord sanction to prosecute 30 army personnel who were allegedly involved in a botched counter-insurgency operation in Nagaland’s Mon district in 2021 that led to the killing of 13 civilians, according to the state police. A special investigation team, headed by Nagaland inspector general of police, probed the incident and on March 24, 2022, …

Indian police charge 30 soldiers over killing of tribal people
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian police charge 30 soldiers over killing of tribal people

Al Jazeera  

Nagaland state’s police chief says the army resorted to ‘disproportionate firing’ after a probe was launched into the killing of 13 members of the region’s predominantly Konyak tribe, and a member of the security forces, in December 2021. Police in India’s restive northeastern state of Nagaland say 30 soldiers have been charged with the killing of six tribal people – …

Nagaland Police file case against 30 Army men over 2021 encounter
2 years, 6 months ago

Nagaland Police file case against 30 Army men over 2021 encounter

The Hindu  

Thirty personnel from the Army’s 21 Para Special Forces, including a Major, have been named in the charge sheet submitted to the courts in connection with the botched encounter in Nagaland’s Mon district in December 2021 that resulted in the death of 13 civilians, according to Nagaland Police. “Investigation has revealed that the ops team had not followed the standard …

Indian Army completes Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland's Mon
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army completes Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland's Mon

Firstpost  

The Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, Lt Gen RP Kalita, maintained that it was case of mistaken identity and error of judgement and reports are being examined Guwahati: The Indian Army’s Eastern Command chief on Monday said that the force has completed the Court of Inquiry into the firing incident in Nagaland where soldiers gunned down over 12 civilians in …

Nagaland firing | Army team visits site of botched encounter at Mon district
3 years ago

Nagaland firing | Army team visits site of botched encounter at Mon district

The Hindu  

An Army team headed by an officer of the Major-General rank on Wednesday visited the site of the botched encounter at Mon district of Nagaland as part of the Court of Inquiry into the incident that occurred on December 4. Subsequently, the team was also present at Tizit Police Station, Mon district, between 1330 to 1500 hours on Wednesday to …

Army probe team visits spot of Nagaland killings; Soldiers to face SIT grilling
3 years ago

Army probe team visits spot of Nagaland killings; Soldiers to face SIT grilling

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Court of Inquiry team, constituted by the Indian Army to investigate the killings of at least 13 civilians in a botched up military operation in Nagaland earlier this month, visited the site at Oting village in Mon district of the North Eastern state on Wednesday The inquiry team, headed by a Major General rank officer, inspected the site …

Deeply regret loss of lives in Nagaland: Army
3 years ago

Deeply regret loss of lives in Nagaland: Army

The Hindu  

Expressing “deep regret” at the loss of lives in Nagaland earlier this month in the case of mistaken identity and the ensuing violence, the Army said on Sunday that its own inquiry into the incident is progressing “expeditiously” and all efforts are being made to conclude it at the earliest, adding that it is cooperating with the State government’s investigation. …

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 firing: Bandh over killing of civilians disrupts normal life in five districts
3 years ago

Nagaland firing: Bandh over killing of civilians disrupts normal life in five districts

Firstpost  

Altogether 14 civilians in Mon district were killed on 4 and 5 December in three consecutive episodes of firing by security forces, the first of which has been claimed to be a case of mistaken identity Kohima: Normal life was affected in parts of Nagaland on Thursday as tribal bodies observed bandh in five districts over the recent killing of …

Nagaland civilian killings: Vital lessons army needs to learn from the Mon ambush
3 years ago

Nagaland civilian killings: Vital lessons army needs to learn from the Mon ambush

Firstpost  

The killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland’s Mon by a squad of the Special Forces gives an occasion for introspection to prevent the same mistakes from being repeated The killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland’s Mon by a squad of the Special Forces is reminiscent of similar episodes in the Northeast over the past several decades. The actual sequence of …

Between the law and the lawless: Civilian killings in Nagaland provoke outrage, calls to revoke AFSPA intensify
3 years ago

Between the law and the lawless: Civilian killings in Nagaland provoke outrage, calls to revoke AFSPA intensify

The Hindu  

SOLDIERS OF 21 PARA OF the Indian Army are trained to handle lethal strike weapons and carry out specialised operations. Then suddenly, the security forces started firing indiscriminately killing some villagers and injuring a few of them.” Condemning the “barbaric cowardice act” and “atrocities towards the innocent civilians and youngsters” by the Indian armed forces, Oting Citizen has dared the …

Nagaland Firing Incident: TMC Submits Memorandum to Amit Shah Over AFSPA 'Misuse'
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland Firing Incident: TMC Submits Memorandum to Amit Shah Over AFSPA 'Misuse'

News 18  

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging his statement in Parliament over the Nagaland firing incident has "failed to raise alarm over the blatant misuse of AFSPA" and stressed that law cannot be used to "murder" citizens. In his statement in Parliament on Monday, Shah expressed regret over the Nagaland firing incident …

Nagaland Firing: AFSPA Necessary to Deal with National Security Challenges but Needs a Review
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland Firing: AFSPA Necessary to Deal with National Security Challenges but Needs a Review

News 18  

A recent incident in Nagaland resulting in the death of 13 civilians and one soldier has been extremely unfortunate. National security establishment considers AFSPA an absolute necessity to deal with the ever-evolving national security challenges, whereas some NGOs and human rights organisations find it draconian and consider it as State’s tool of abuse, oppression and discrimination. AFSPA, enacted by Indian …

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 civilian toll climbs to 19 after four more succumb to injuries; state against AFSPA
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland civilian toll climbs to 19 after four more succumb to injuries; state against AFSPA

Firstpost  

The Nagaland Cabinet in an ‘urgent meet’ on Tuesday decided to write to the Centre calling for a repeal of AFSPA in the state and also called off the 10-day Hornbill Festival Four more people injured in protests, which erupted in Mon district of Nagaland following the killing of 15 civilians on Saturday, succumbed to their injuries. Earlier on 4 …

Army's Botched Ambush in ‘Peaceful’ Nagaland May Affect Security Forces’ Relations with Locals
3 years, 1 month ago

Army's Botched Ambush in ‘Peaceful’ Nagaland May Affect Security Forces’ Relations with Locals

News 18  

While Indian Army’s botched operation in Nagaland led to the death of 14 civilians, the police and human rights body say the incident is an exception to the issue of law and order in the state that remains rather “peaceful”. The NHRC data shows zero case of encounter or brutality or killings by forces linked to civilians in the past …

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 …

What Intel Said, Was Identification Done & Who Fled Scene: Two Accounts of What Unfolded in Nagaland
3 years, 1 month ago

What Intel Said, Was Identification Done & Who Fled Scene: Two Accounts of What Unfolded in Nagaland

News 18  

Movement of eight cadre of Naga insurgent group NSCN-K near Oting village in Nagaland’s Mon district in a Bolero car at a definitive time – a “very specific” intelligence input along these lines, explicitly detailing the movement of insurgents, had led the Army to launch the failed operation that claimed the lives of 13 civilians on Saturday evening, defence officials …

End the impunity: On Nagaland killing
3 years, 1 month ago

End the impunity: On Nagaland killing

The Hindu  

Notwithstanding the rationale provided by the Union Government and the armed forces for the horrific killing of six coal miners and the deaths of nine civilians and a soldier in the aftermath of the incident in Mon district, the residents of Nagaland, and indeed many in North-east India, will only read this incident as an outcome of impunity accorded by …

Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink

Live Mint  

Peace talks between India’s government and insurgent groups in Nagaland have long been tentative at best, but our progress of the past half decade or more was put at threat by lives lost in a shocking turn of events over the weekend. Reports suggest that a false tip-off on rebel movement in Mon district of Nagaland led our Army to …

Nagaland killings underline AFSPA pitfalls
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland killings underline AFSPA pitfalls

The Hindu  

The killing of civilians in a botched ambush by the armed forces in Nagaland’s Mon district on Saturday and its violent fallout have put the spotlight on the Armed Forces Act of 1958. The death of 15 people — six of them coal miners “mistaken” as extremists — and a soldier over 24 hours of madness also threatens to cast …

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 …

'Blankly Opened Fire, Intention to Murder': In Nagaland Civilian Killings, 21 Para Unit Named in Suo Motu FIR
3 years, 1 month ago

'Blankly Opened Fire, Intention to Murder': In Nagaland Civilian Killings, 21 Para Unit Named in Suo Motu FIR

News 18  

Thirteen civilians were killed when the 21 Para Special forces of Army “blankly opened fire” on Oting villagers in Nagaland’s Mon district, the state police has alleged in its suo motu FIR against the Army unit, alleging that the “intention” of security forces was to “murder and injure civilians”. On reaching at Longkhao between Upper Tiru and Oting village, security …

Mon Firing Incident: TMC Delegation To Visit Nagaland Today, Govt Announces Rs 5 Lakh Ex Gratia
3 years, 1 month ago

Mon Firing Incident: TMC Delegation To Visit Nagaland Today, Govt Announces Rs 5 Lakh Ex Gratia

ABP News  

New Delhi: A five-member Trinamool Congress delegation will visit Nagaland on Monday to "stand by the families" of those killed and injured in the firing incident at Mon district. We must ensure a thorough probe into the incident and ensure that all victims get justice!” had tweeted West Bengal CM Banerjee. Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio To Visit Mon Nagaland Chief …

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 …

Nagaland firing: Intention of security forces was to 'murder' civilians, says FIR
3 years, 1 month ago

Nagaland firing: Intention of security forces was to 'murder' civilians, says FIR

India Today  

The Nagaland police have lodged a suo moto FIR against the 21 Para over the firing incident that took place in Mon district on Saturday evening. The FIR states that since the operation was carried out without any intimation or requisition for a local police guide, the intention of the security forces was to "murder and injure civilians." FOLLOW LIVE …

Funerals for 15 civilians killed by Indian army held in Nagaland
3 years, 1 month ago

Funerals for 15 civilians killed by Indian army held in Nagaland

Al Jazeera  

State chief minister leads mass funeral service and demands repeal of a controversial law that grants impunity to security forces. India has held funeral rites for 15 civilians killed by its security forces in the northeastern state of Nagaland, amid intense security and sporadic internet outages aimed at damping fresh unrest in the remote region. Security and government officials say …

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 …

Army expresses regret over civilian killings in Nagaland, assures action
3 years, 1 month ago

Army expresses regret over civilian killings in Nagaland, assures action

India TV News  

Highlights 13 civilians were killed by security forces on Sunday in Nagaland's Mon district. The Army on Sunday expressed regret over the killings of 13 civilians in Nagaland, and called the incident "unfortunate". "The security forces have suffered severe injuries in the incident including one soldier who succumbed to the injuries," the Army said in an official statement. Soon after …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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