The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is back in controversy after Indian Army’s para commandos shot 14 civilians in Nagaland’s Mon district. The government has described the incident as a case of “mistaken identity”. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that the AFSPA tarnished the image…
The death toll in the firing incident that followed a security operation in Nagaland on Saturday evening has risen to 15. As many as 14 civilians and one soldier were killed in the incident. Security forces had opened fire on civilians in Nagaland’s Mon district in two consecutive incidents of firing on Saturday…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the people of Nagaland on its statehood day on Wednesday and said they are making rich contributions to the country’s growth. Nagaland, a border state in the northeast, is a diverse region and is home to many tribes. It became a state on December 1, 1963. “On…