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CM Neiphiu Rio demands removal of AFSPA from Nagaland after firing incident

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Monday demanded the removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the state stating that the law has tarnished the image of the country

Nagaland firing: Police files murder case against security forces

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in Mon town, but the situation is tense, officials said

Nagaland firing issue raised in RS; Opposition demands statement from HM

Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the home minister make a statement on the matter

AFSPA should be repealed, says Meghalaya CM amid killings in Nagaland

Conrad K Sangma on Monday said that the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 should be repealed as he joined the growing chorus for withdrawal of the law amid the civilian killings in Nagaland

Amit Shah will make statement in House over Nagaland incident: LS Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed Lower House that Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement over the Nagaland incident.

Nagaland civilian killings: Tribal body revises death toll to 14

Confusion prevailed over the death toll in firing by security forces on civilians in Nagaland's Mon district, with a tribal body claiming that 17 people were killed, but later revised the figure to 14

PM Modi holds meeting with ministers on Nagaland after civilian killings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with the top ministers in the Parliament over the Nagaland firing incident and the government's strategy in both Houses, the sources said.Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also give a statement on the firing incident in both the Houses of Parliament later in the day.Earlier today, several Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha moved notices in their respective houses to discuss the firing incident in Nagaland in which at least 13 civilians died.Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Manish Tewari have given adjournment motion notices in Lok Sabha over the matter, while Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha gave suspension of business notice "to discuss the matters related to the killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland".Meanwhile, a five-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation including Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev will be visiting Nagaland on Monday to meet the families of those who lost their lives and those who were injured in .

Trinamool team to visit Nagaland to meet families of civilians killed

A five-member delegation from the Trinamool Congress will visit Nagaland on Monday to meet the families of the civilians who were mistakenly killed by the security forces.

Nagaland on the edge, orders probe after security forces kill 13 civilians

Nagaland government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the firing incident that took place on Saturday evening in Mon district, in which 13 civilians and a jawan lost their lives

Nagaland firing: Govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia, CM to visit Mon

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will make a visit on December 6.

Nagaland: 14 civilians gunned down by forces; 1 soldier killed in rioting

At least 14 civilians were gunned down by security forces in Nagaland's Mon district, police said on Sunday

Mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp, Konyak Union office in Nagaland's Mon

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC were also imposed in Mon where the situation is volatile, officials said

Nagaland incident: What exactly is home ministry doing, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Centre over the killing of civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland

Nagaland CM condemns 'killing of civilians', announces SIT probe

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday ordered a high-level probe into the reported killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in the Mon district of the state.In a tweet this morning, the chief minister informed about the "unfortunate incident" that led to the "killing of civilians" in the village while appealing for calm."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," chief minister Rio posted on Twitter.Some Naga youth were reportedly killed in Oting village of Mon district on Saturday when they were allegedly fired at by security forces who suspected them to be terrorists.Reportedly, irked villagers torched vehicles of security forces and some people were reportedly shot when security forces opened fire to control .

Nagaland killings: Amit Shah expresses anguish, says SIT to ensure justice

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has ordered a high-level probe into the reported killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in the Mon district of the state

Army orders Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland

The Army on Sunday ordered a Court of Inquiry into the killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland

11 civilians gunned down by security forces in Nagaland's Mon district

At least 11 civilians have been gunned down by security forces in Nagaland's Mon district, police said on Sunday, adding that it is investigating whether the incident was a case of mistaken identity.

Covid pandemic: Nagaland reports 13 new cases, tally rises to 32,122

The coronavirus death toll in the state remained unchanged at 696

Resolution to streamline SARFAESI Act adopted in Nagaland Assembly

The resolution seeks to limit the auction of confiscated properties of borrowers in Nagaland to locals

Covid-19 pandemic: Six new cases in Nagaland, tally rises to 32,092

The Covid-19 recovery rate in the state is 94.08 per cent