Nagaland Civilian killings: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the top ministers in the Parliament on December 6, 2021 over the Nagaland firing incident and the government's strategy in both Houses. , the sources said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is later scheduled to give a statement on the killing of civilians in Nagaland in both the Houses of the Parliament. At least 13 civilians including a soldier lost their lives during open firing by security troops between Oting and Tiru villages in Nagaland's Mon district on December 4, 2021.
The Special Forces in that area were reportedly tipped off by the intelligence agencies about the movement of some terrorists of the NSCN (KY) and ULFA. The unit had reportedly deployed different teams for surveillance and ambush after receiving the inputs about the movement of terrorists in the Tiru area of the Mon district of Nagaland.
The Home Minister had earlier expressed his anguish over the unfortunate incident in Nagaland’s Oting, Mon. He said, "I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. A high-level SIT constituted by the State govt will thoroughly probe this incident to ensure justice to the bereaved families."
Anguished over an unfortunate incident in Nagaland’s Oting, Mon. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. A high-level SIT constituted by the State govt will thoroughly probe this incident to ensure justice to the bereaved families.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 5, 2021
Nagaland civilian deaths: What happened in Nagaland's Mon District?
A group of civilians were travelling in the Bolero vehicle when they were fired at by the security troops at a point between Oting and Tiru village under Mon District after they crossed one of the ambush parties and reached the area of the second one which fired at the civilians.
Six civilians were killed in the initial firing. One soldier also died in the firing and several others were injured. The civilians were reportedly daily-wage labourers from Oting village who were returning home from a coal mine.
The bodies of the civilians were found in the van when volunteers from the village went searching for them after they failed to return for several hours.
The locals retaliated to the killings by setting two vehicles belonging to the security forces on fire. The security troops were then surrounded by over 200 protesting civilians till the police arrived. The situation is now under control and the police is conducting spot verification.
six civilians were killed as the troops fired for effect, the sources said adding that the initial confusion may have caused as the civilians were carrying a hunting rifle.
After the incident took place, the Special Forces troops were waiting for the police to arrive when 14 troops were surrounded by over 200 civilians protesting against the killings.
Nagaland CM orders high-level SIT probe
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio ordered a high-level probe into the incident. He tweeted saying, "The unfortunate incident leading to the killing of civilians at Oting, Mon is highly condemnable. High-level SIT will investigate & justice delivered as per the law of the land. Appeal for peace from all sections."
The unfortunate incident leading to killing of civilians at Oting, Mon is highly condemnable.Condolences to the bereaved families & speedy recovery of those injured. High level SIT will investigate & justice delivered as per the law of the land.Appeal for peace from all sections
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) December 5, 2021
Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted, "Anguished over unfortunate incident in Nagaland’s Oting, Mon. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. A high-level SIT constituted by State govt will thoroughly probe this incident to ensure justice to the bereaved families."
Anguished over an unfortunate incident in Nagaland’s Oting, Mon. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. A high-level SIT constituted by the State govt will thoroughly probe this incident to ensure justice to the bereaved families.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 5, 2021
Nagaland Governor strongly condemns 'killing of civilians'
Nagaland Governor Jagdish Mukhi on December 5, 2021 strongly condemned the killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in Nagaland's Mon district. He also conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the injured persons. He also appealed to all to maintain peace.
Army orders Court of Inquiry
The Indian Army expressed regret over the incident and ordered a Court of Inquiry into the civilian killings. The army said in a statement that the incident and its aftermath are deeply regretted and assured that appropriate action will be taken as per the course of law after the court of inquiry.
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