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 forces troops killing 13 civilians in an “ambush blunder” December 4 evening, locals in #Nagaland‘s #Mon town attack an army camp on December 5 pic.twitter.com/coK8gREHyj — Rahul Karmakar December 5, 2021 Visuals show a large number of civilians attacking the Assam Rifles camps and ransacking it, and torching some houses in the camp. The Konyak Union Office was also attacked in Mon by a mob, accusing it of not taking prompt action after 13 civilians of the Konyak community were killed by armed forces.

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

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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Indian police charge 30 soldiers over killing of tribal people
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Al Jazeera  

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Firstpost  

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ABP News  

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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The Quint  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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India Today  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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India Today  

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India Today  

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ABP News  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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India Today  

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Al Jazeera  

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India TV News  

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