Central government's big decision on AFSPA
AFSPA in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh: The Central Government has imposed AFSPA i.e. Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958 in some districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Mar 25, 2023, 08:44 AM IST
Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland for six months amid protest
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 empowers security forces to conduct operations and arrest anyone without any prior warrant.
Dec 30, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Indian Army Inquiry Team visits Nagaland to investigate botched counter-insurgency operation
An inquiry team of the Indian Army visited the Oting village in Mon district of Nagaland to investigate the killing of 13 civilians by security personnel and collect evidence.
Dec 29, 2021, 19:06 PM IST
Nagaland Assembly unanimously adopts resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA
The resolution moved by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was adopted by voice vote during the one-day special session of the Assembly held to discuss the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958, and its application to Nagaland in the aftermath of the killing of 14 civilians by security forces.
Dec 20, 2021, 21:38 PM IST
AFSPA: Nagaland governor summons special Assembly session on Dec 20
Nagaland Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Saturday called for a special Assembly session on December 20 amid the demands to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
Dec 11, 2021, 23:38 PM IST
NHRC issues notice to Centre, Nagaland over killing of civilians in Army operation
The commission has issued notices to the defence secretary, Union home secretary, chief secretary and the Nagaland director general of police, seeking a detailed report in the matter within six weeks.
Dec 06, 2021, 19:54 PM IST
Nagaland violence: 4-member Congress delegation to visit the state
The delegation consists of Congress leader Jitendra Singh, Dr Ajoy Kumar, Gaurav Gogoi and Anto Antony.
Dec 06, 2021, 18:16 PM IST
Nagaland, Meghalaya CMs demand repeal of AFSPA in wake of civilian killings
In Assam as well, opposition parties echoed their demand for the repeal of AFSPA.
Dec 06, 2021, 16:43 PM IST
Nagaland killings: Opposition stages walkout after Amit Shah's statement
Opposition parties, including Congress, DMK, SP, BSP, NCP walked out of Lok Sabha on Monday.
Dec 06, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
Nagaland civilian killings by Army a case of mistaken identity: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
The Indian Army has expressed regret over the incident and said it is being investigated at the highest level.
Dec 06, 2021, 16:09 PM IST
Nagaland firing: Murder case filed; CM Neiphiu Rio to visit Mon today, ex-gratia announced
State’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who has already constituted a SIT to probe the incident, will make a visit to Mon district on Monday. The Nagaland government had on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the 13 people killed in firing by security forces.
Dec 06, 2021, 08:35 AM IST
Violence in Nagaland escalates as angry mob attacks Army camp; 1 civilian dead, 2 injured
The security forces claimed that they tried to maintain restraint initially but when the situation went out of control, they fired in retaliation.
Dec 05, 2021, 23:43 PM IST
Internet snapped in Mon district following killing of 13 civilians in Nagaland
In an order dated December 4, Nagaland Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha said, "Mobile internet/data services/ bulk SMS of all providers in the entire area of Mon district prohibited with immediate effect until further notice.”
Dec 05, 2021, 18:16 PM IST
Indian Army expresses regret over killing of civilians in Nagaland, assures action
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio ordered a high-level probe into the reported killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in the Mon district.
Dec 05, 2021, 16:37 PM IST
