NSCN(K) – Manipur News

NSCN(K) claims attack at ArP

Guwahati, October 10 2017: More than 40 Indian Army personnel suffered heavy casualties in a planned ambush by NSCN (K) in Niausa of Arunachal Pradesh today . But Army’s Public Relations Officer (Defence) Guwahati and Shillong Lt Col Suneet Newton denied the report of the incident when contacted . Talking to Times of Assam, NSCN(K)/GPRN […]

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3 personnel killed in ambush by NSCN (K)

Guwahati, September 27 2017: At least 3 Indian Army personnel were killed and several others injured in a gunfight between Army and mobile unit of NSCN(K) in Lankhu village of Myanmar, today. The incident took place at Indo-Myanmar border at 3 am. There is also input that the encounter continued till 9-10 am . The […]

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Assam: Centre declares entire Assam as ‘disturbed’ area under AFSPA for three more months

The entire state of Assam has been declared as a disturbed area under the controversial AFSPA for three more months. The Centre has declared the entire Assam as a “disturbed” area under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act — the AFSPA — for three more months, citing various violent activities by insurgent groups ULFA, NDFB […]

NSCN(K) cadre arrested

IMPHAL, Feb 9:Based on a reliable information, a team of Imphal West district police commandos conducted a search operation at Ningthemcha Karong on February 2 and arrested one NSCN(K) cadre, said a statement issued by the PRO, Police Department, Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/nscnk-cadre-arrested/

In-depth thinking and political wisdom crucial to solving Naga problem

By Oken Jeet Sandham Almost all the people and even those who have been so closely associated with leaders of the NSCN(IM) for years in working to find solution to

By Oken Jeet Sandham

Almost all the people and even those who have been so closely associated with leaders of the NSCN(IM) for years in working to find solution to the decades old Naga political issue have been caught napping when the Government of India has inked the “Framework Agreement” with the NSCN (IM) on August 3, 2015 at Delhi. The low profile event of the high profile Indo-Naga issue has been arranged at the residence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his 7 Race Course Road, Delhi in his presence along with his Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Interlocutor to Naga talks RN Ravi, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and also many top ranking NSCN (IM) leaders.

According to report, NSCN (IM) General Secretary Th Muivah and Chairman Isak Chishi Swu on behalf of the organization and RN Ravi representing the Government of India signed the agreement. Soon after this agreement, breaking news of this event came in all the TV Channels from Delhi and all the online editions of the National Papers. Hundreds of people in Nagaland and its neighbouring States were taken aback by the sudden announcement of the agreement as none of them expected that such an agreement would be signed so soon particularly the manner in which they did it, though many of them had some clues that some development between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) would take place.

Soon after the news of the “Framework Agreement” broke out, there were mix reactions and confusions among the people including the Naga people themselves. Such confusion is bound to happen, and of course naturally, when the Government of India has suddenly entered into such historic agreement with the NSCN (IM) without having given any pre-information of such significance to the Naga leaders including Nagaland Chief Minister, other stakeholders. Although some said that it is “Preamble,” it would have been more logical had the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) given pre-information to the public before signing the agreement, because the Naga issue has been dragging on for decades. However, the parties have been cautious in handling and explaining of the nature of the agreement.

This sudden development has changed the political course now. Many have been finding hard to give their comments except welcoming the agreement, saying they are yet to see the details of the accord. On one side, the Naga people know that there are other groups not only fighting for the cause of the Nagas but also maintaining even ceasefire with the Government of India. On the other, they are worried and anxious of details of the agreement that are yet to be finalized soon, and of course, the NSCN (K) has already walked away from the ceasefire in March this year.

Now, even though it is “Framework Agreement,” Chief Ministers of the neighbouring States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur have already demanded the Prime Minister to make the details of the agreement public as they had suspicions that there might be some hidden agenda in it to disturb territories of their respective States as the Naga Integration issue was one of the core demands of the NSCN (IM). However, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and his Deputy Kiren Rejiju said such issues were not there now, besides saying that they (Chief Ministers of AP, Assam and Manipur) will be consulted before finalizing the details of the accord between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM).

Now the ball is in the court of the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) as to how they will move on from here, and all depends on how they act to the fast developing crucial political situation in Nagaland and its neighbouring States. One side they have to work out as to how they can take on board other Naga groups, on the other they have to see that Nagaland and its neighbouring States’ interests are protected.

Some crucial talks doing the round in the last few days after the signing of the agreement are about Nagas having a separate flag, separate currency and safeguarding their Naga customary system and land and its resources. Some of these points have already been touched by Zeliang also. When talking about safeguarding customary system and land and its resources of the Nagas living in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur, they are similar to the Clause (a) of the Article 371A of the Constitution of India. Some say that Article 371A should cover the Naga areas in other neighbouring States. Because when they talk of providing safeguards to their customary practices and land and its resources, provisions of protecting them are already there in the Article 371A. But the point to be noted here is that this Article 371A has come into effect as a result of the State of Nagaland Act, 1962. And all this development had happened because of the 16-Point Agreement signed between the Government of India and the then Naga People’s Convention (NPC) in 1960.
Now as this writer has already stated in his earlier write-ups that any attempt to amend Article 371A of the Constitution of India will be doing so against the very spirit of the 16-Point Agreement of 1960. It is because of this agreement that the present State of Nagaland was born as the 16th State of the Union of India in 1963.

If the Naga leaders wanted to have provisions to safeguard their land and its resources and customary systems for Nagas living in neighbouring States, they can be discussed, and if agreed upon, then they can be incorporated in the relevant Articles connecting with the respective States of the Northeast. But attempting to extend the Article 371A, which is for the State of Nagaland, to other Naga areas outside it (Nagaland) will unlikely to produce positive result. It is also not very clear whether the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur will agree to the idea that the Nagas living in their respective States to have provisions of direct sharing of power with the Government of India as pointed out by some including Nagaland Chief Minister. They may feel that such arrangement may violate the Federal structure of the Constitution of India.

One should, however, know that there are various ways to work out for protecting the interests of Nagaland, other neighbouring States and the Naga people if the so-called contentious issues are no more there. The leaders should apply their political wisdom while working out for details of the accord. The leaders must have in-depth positive and mature thinking abilities because all actions come after thinking. David Joseph Schwartz, who was an American motivational writer and coach, best known for authoring The Magic of Thinking Big in 1959 said, “Where success is concerned, people are not measured in inches, or pounds, or college degrees, or family background; they are measured by the size of their thinking.”

Most importantly, the leaders in talks should see that any move they attempt should lead to solving the vex Naga political issue. Otherwise, it will be only a vicious circle.

Bottom Line:

In Delhi on Sunday, Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang said, “I along with all Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly are ready to step down, if an acceptable and honorable solution is found to the Naga people, in order to make a new beginning.”

I genuinely believe such a decision should be taken after a thorough deliberation on the present development through a “Special Session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly,” so that it will be politically valid and logical. Otherwise, differences may crop up among the legislators in Nagaland and that will be a major hindrance to the process again.

Suspected NSCN(K) killed during operation by AR at Chandel district : Press release

IGARSOUTH PRO CELL, 10 July 2015 : Based on the information from reliable sources regarding movement of armed UG cadres in the vicinity of Indo-Myanmar Border to lay

IGARSOUTH PRO CELL, 10 July 2015 : Based on the information from reliable sources regarding movement of armed UG cadres in the vicinity of Indo-Myanmar Border to lay IEDs on MTNS road, troops of the 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) launched an operation in the general area T’Minou village in Chandel District. The troops during the operation observed a suspicious looking person carrying a basket and digging the MTNS road possibly to plant an IED. When the person was intercepted, he lobbed a grenade towards the troops. In the ensuing melee, the person was killed. Two land Mines, one Pistol with magazine and a Grenade was recovered from his possession. The area was further checked and cleared of IEDs and a major mishap was averted by this operation. The identity of the individual is being ascertained and initial reports suggest him to be affiliated to the NSCN (K).

The press release was sent by PRO CELL IGAR SOUTH. They can be contacted at procelligarsouth@gmail.com

CPDM Press release regarding Manipur ambush and aftermath

STATEMENT REGARDING MANIPUR AMBUSH AND THE RETALIATION TO ALL THE CONCERNED PERSONS (1) Instability and unrest are prevailing in India due to political economic constraints and the lack of the

STATEMENT REGARDING MANIPUR AMBUSH AND THE RETALIATION

TO ALL THE CONCERNED PERSONS

(1) Instability and unrest are prevailing in India due to political economic constraints and the lack of the skill to build a stable country. As a result, various forms of unrests are persistent.

(2) No one happily embraces war. However, it is an open secret that the war between the rebels and the Indian army, which have lasted for more than 50 years, is a reflection of the political and economic constraints and the instability.

(3) It is known to many that several innocent civilians are victims of this war. This fact have been acknowledged by the Government of India constituted commissions, civil society reports, the United Nations and other international human rights bodies.

(4) Many peoples, for decades, have been urging upon those who revolt and those who carry out counter-rebellion to respect human rights. On the other hand, acknowledging the pains at the killings of either the rebels or the Indian army and the grievances of the respective survivor families, many have been demanding an end to this war. It is unfortunate that, this call for peace has not been respected by the political leaders who on their part have failed to bring a peaceful democratic solution.

(5) The recent ambush on the Indian Army by some rebel groups on June 4, 2015 in Manipur’s Chandel district and the Indian army’s retaliation in the form of a combing operation are not new phenomenon. These are the manifestations of the never ending war situation.

(6) Whether the Indian army would courageously and consistently fight against the rebels or not and under what tactics will be the political decision of the Government of India. However, it is the concern and voice of the people that unarmed civilians should not be the object of target and that the onus should not be imposed upon them when the two armed groups are in conflict.

(7) We feel that the ongoing combing operation is an emotive revenge following the ambush. The armed rebels must have fled; but the onus is being imposed on the villagers who live in and around the battlefield. It is similar to a situation when two vehicles met with an accident and the blame was on those who were living near the accident site. There were instances in the past, when the Indian army killed some rebels in a village and the rebels held the villagers responsible for it. The two characters are similar. We disagree with it.

(8) The ongoing operation in Chandel since 4 June, 2015 have sieged several villagers and we can feel their fear and grievances. In this situation the Indian army need to create a good impression about itself, within India and internationally, by making the combing operation more transparent and publicly accountable. We can understand the emotive sentiment of the Indian army and the hyper-nationalism circulated in the social media. However, it is advisable that they must not keep the people totally dark about the condition of the villagers; but allow the media and respectable civil societies to get access to the sieged villages.

(8) The removal of the restrictions on the entry of media and respectable civil societies will overcome the fear and grievances of the concerned villagers whose communication with the outside world have been cut off.

(9) We want peace: Ensure the security, rights and integrity of civilians during war.

Sd/-

Campaign for Peace and Democracy (Manipur)

7th June 2015.

‘United National Liberation Front of West South East Asia’ Formed

On 24 April 2015, nine militant groups of the northeast, including the NSCN (Khaplang) and the ULFA faction led by Paresh Baruah, have come together to form a new unified

On 24 April 2015, nine militant groups of the northeast, including the NSCN (Khaplang) and the ULFA faction led by Paresh Baruah, have come together to form a new unified front during a meeting held recently in Myanmar, security sources said.

According to Hindustan Times report, the move to form the “United National Liberation Front of West South East Asia” comes close on the heels of S.S. Khaplang, chairman of the NSCN (K), abrogating a 14-year-old ceasefire agreement with the Centre last month. Khaplang, a Hemi Naga from Myanmar, played a key role in organising the meeting of militant groups where the decision to form the new grouping was made, security sources told Hindustan Times. Though Khaplang will be the nominal head of the new grouping, a key role will be played by Paresh Baruah, the chief of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent who has consistently opposed peace talks with the Central government, the sources said.

Nagaland Post states that both Khaplang and Baruah are currently based in Myanmar. Baruah moved to Myanmar after authorities in Bangladesh launched a crackdown on his group, the sources said.

Besides the NSCN (K) and ULFA-Independent, other groups that participated in the meeting held at Taga in Sagaing division of Myanmar earlier this month were the Kangleipak Communist Party, Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak, People’s Liberation Army, United National Liberation Front and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Songbijit faction).

The new grouping is dominated by militant organisations from Manipur, which refer to the northeastern region as “West South East Asia”.

Nagaland Post states that security sources said Chinese intelligence played an active role in encouraging the northeastern groups to come together on a common platform. Chinese intelligence operatives are active in the Sagaing region and weapons are often shipped to the northeastern groups through the China-Myanmar border.

“The Chinese have promised to provide weapons and logistics to the new grouping as they want to keep things boiling in the northeast in view of their claim on the state of Arunachal Pradesh,” a source said.

Earlier, the Chinese intelligence had played a role in bringing together several militant groups from the Manipur Valley in an umbrella organisation called CorCom. Most of these groups have now joined the new grouping.

Several groups from the North Eastern states have training camps in Sagaing division. After the NSCN-Khaplang signed a truce with Myanmarese authorities in 2012, it has consolidated its position in the neighbouring country.

The NSCN (K) split in late March after Khaplang abrogated the ceasefire signed with the Central government in 2001 and wound up the cease-fire supervisory board. The group had at the time accused the Central government of not being serious about discussing the issue of “sovereignty” for Nagas. Khaplang also expelled two of its kilonsers- Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhak from the group, who were in favour of extending the ceasefire pact with the Government of India. Following the expulsion, Wangtin and Tikhak formed a new group under the name NSCN (Reformation) Nagaland Post states.

Source: security-risks.com