NSCN-IM denies accepting Indian Constitution

National Socialist Council of Nagaland ( NSCN – IM) Isak-Muivah faction has denied that they have given written assurance of accepting Indian constitution in order to solve decade old Indo-Naga conflict, reports Assam Tribune.

Few days ago, news items were carried in national media that the Centre has secured a written commitment from the NSCN-IM that it will accept the Indian Constitution. The Naga group has also reportedly recognised the impracticality of redrawing State boundaries in the interest of peace in the North East, says Convenor of the Steering Committee (NSCN-IM), Qhevihe Swu
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NSCN(IM) – Assam Rifles stand -off continues

Four days ago, NSCN (IM) had detained four Assam Rifles jawans and snatched their weapons. NSCN (IM) claims that these Assam Rifles Jawans were traveling in a truck and trying to tresspass their Hebron Camp area violating the ceasefire ground rules, so NSCN (IM) were forced to detain them.

Assam Rifles also retaliated by putting up ‘checking point’ in all the approach roads to Hebron Camp, off Dimapur and conducted intense frisking. They also detained four high ranking NSCN (IM) leaders for whole day who were going to Hebron camp for meeting. They were released in the evening.
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North East Insurgency at crossroads ?

Indian government has been actively pursuing multi-pronged strategy to contain insurgency and separatism in North East India for long and finally, it seems to be bearing fruit. Indian government has engaged Military Junta of Myanmar, covertly helped new Bangldesh India friendly government, impressed upon Bhutan to act against North Eastern insurgents. All seem to be working.

Recent announcements by both Bhutan government and Myanmar government about not allowing its soil to use militant activities against India has been testimony to it. Bangladesh had almost completely dismantled ULFA infrastructure and arrested its top leaders.
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Nagaland may get its own flag: Naga issue nearing a solution

Sources close to MHA ( Ministry of Home Affairs) in Delhi has disclosed that the peace accord between government of India and NSCN (IM) is likely to be signed soon as both have reached to agreement on many points.
According to news reports, Nagaland would be given a special state status which will have its own flag, Naga nomenclature would be given in administrative posts in Nagaland. NSCN (IM) has been in talks with government of India for more than 10 years now.
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70 days of Manipur Blockade

The Manipur Blockade ( blocking oh NH 39 and NH 53, lifeline of Manipur) by SHDCC (Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee) has completed 70 days yesterday which started on 31st July 2011, which is the longest blockade in the history of Manipur.

SHDCC is demanding creation of Sadar Hills district while UNC (United Naga Council) is opposing the demand. UNC has also called for counter blockade of NH 150 since August 21.
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Wungnaoshang Keishing an opportunist traitor : NSCN-IM

In a press release by “ministry of information and publicity, Nagaland”, NSCN-IM has accused W keishing of having treacherous mindset of an opportunist traitor, patronizing and nurturing anti people armed groups such as United Naga People’s Council (UNPC) and Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) and valley-based armed groups to fight against his own people, undermining the cause of the Naga Nation.

Unless Wungnaoshang realises his mistakes and mend his ways, he can never run away from the judgement of the people, the Press release says.
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7 Policemen killed in deadly ambush by suspected NSCN-IM in Manipur

Seven policemen were killed and six others were injured when suspected NSCN-IM militants ambushed returning convoy of Phungyar MLA Wungnaoshang Keishing at the top of a hill about half a kilometre away from Riha village, 16 kms on the south of Litan PS of Ukhrul in Manipur.

The MLA received minor injuries in the ambush that was laid by the insurgents at a place not far away from Riha village where he had attended a convention on HIV/AIDS.
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Separate State demand within Nagaland Now!

In an interesting twist of events in trouble-torn Nagaland in North East India, Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) has demanded that separate state with name of “Frontier Nagaland” be carved out of present day Nagaland state comprising of four districts Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire and Longleng!

ENPO leaders maintain that they no longer can remain as part of the present Nagaland as the hope for development under the present condition is impossible. Naga tribes Konyak, Khiamniungan, Chang, Yimchunger, Sangtam and Phom are the main communities in the ENPO organisation.
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