Nagas will not merge with Union of India, but will coexist; says NSCN (IM)

The NSCN-IM has made it clear that Nagas will not merge with the Union of India and are ready to co-exist. An NSCN-IM release issued on Wednesday said, the Nagas and the Indians are inseparably inter-related in many fields and must learn to co-exist for mutual benefits. The Nagas will not merge into the Union […]

NSCN-IM discloses contents of Framework Agreement

The NSCN-IM has for the first time today briefed top Naga civil society groups about the contents of the 2015 Framework Agreement telling the gathering that the Government of India has come to accept the unique history of the Naga people and that the two entities can co-exist in a peaceful manner. The NSCN-IM leaders […]

NSCN-IM leaders back in Nagaland; to hold talks with various groups over Naga political issue

Top NSCN (IM) leaders including General Secretary, Thiungaleng Muivah and Vice Chairman, Tongmeth Wangnao are back in Nagaland for a series of lengthy consultations on issues related to the Naga peace process, which the Centre says is in an advanced stage. NSCN (IM) sources said that concerns are being raised within the group regarding the […]

NIA arrests NSCN-IM cadre from Dimapur in connection with Tirong Aboh assassination case

In a big breakthrough in the Tirong Aboh assassination case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an NSCN-IM cadre in connection with the killing of Arunachal Pradesh NPP MLA Tirong Aboh and 10 others on May 21. Besides the arrest of the NSCN-IM cadre from Dimapur, the NIA is also questioning several others in […]

Naga Peace talks at advanced stage, says MoS Home Reddy

Talks between the NSCN-IM and the interlocutor of the central government are at an advanced stage. This was informed by Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy. The minister, however, refused to give details of the current stage of negotiations. A framework agreement was signed on August 30, 2015, by NSCN-IM general secretary […]

Assam Rifles arrests three NSCN-IM cadres in Dimapur

Assam Rifles has apprehended three NSCN (IM) cadres from Doyapur village of Dimapur district in Nagaland. As per reports, 5 Pistol, one 12 Bore Gun, 600 rounds of assorted ammunition have been recovered. Reports further revealed that the Assam Rifles had conducted raids in the houses of those apprehended between May 24 and 25 following […]

Arunachal NPP MLA, son among 11 killed in ambush

Sitting MLA of Khonsa West in Arunachal’s Tirap district Tirong Aboh was shot dead by suspected NSCN cadres along with his family members and NPP workers. A total of 11 persons were killed in the ambush that took place near Bogapani and two others injured. The NPP MLA’s son was also among those killed by […]

Manipur: NEIDP candidate claims suspected NSCN-IM insurgents tried to kidnap him

NEIDP candidate for Outer Manipur constituency Ashang Kasar who had earlier claimed to have received threats for contesting polls has now alleged that suspected NSCN-IM insurgents tried to abduct him while he was on a campaign trail in Senapati area. Briefing media persons, Kasar claimed that 4-5 people equipped with arms tried to stop him […]

Fierce gunbattle between Assam Rifles troopers, NSCN-IM in Arunachal’s Tirap

A fierce encounter between NSCN-IM militants and Assam Rifles has been reported in an area between Langkai and Laho village in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is being suspected that 3 rebels of the outlawed group have been killed in the gun-battle. Earlier, late Tuesday night at least three militants, one of which was […]