Nagaland: Assam Rifles Nabs NSCN-KYA Member

KOHIMA: In a significant development, the Assam rifles apprehended an NSCN-KYA cadre in Merangkong area of Nagaland.

Based on specific intelligence, the Assam Rifles nabbed the accused and also seized a homemade single-barrel gun from his possession, suggesting harmful intentions.

The apprehended person and the weapon recovered from him have been handed over to the local authorities.

On March 23, the Rising People’s Party of Nagaland (RPP) issued a warning about Naga armed groups in Burma aligning with the military junta.

The RPP also expressed serious concerns about the impact of these alliances on Burma’s fight for democracy.

The party issued a statement criticizing NSCN-K (Yung Aung) for claiming that the Burmese army plans to draft Naga youths in Burma, calling it concerning.

The party suggested that some NSCN factions in Burma might have a secret agreement with the military junta, which goes against the interest of Naga people.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) along with tribal groups unanimously decided to stick to their February 23, 2024, “Chenmcho resolution”, which states that they will not take part in any central and state elections until the government of India settles the offer for creating the Frontier Nagaland Territory.

As per the resolution, all residents of eastern Nagaland will abstain from voting in these elections.

The decision was made following a day-long discussion regarding the Indian government's failure to finalize its proposal for the creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territory before the announcement of the model code of conduct for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

This assurance was given by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on December 7, 2023.

The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) on March 6, declared a "public emergency" and called for a boycott of elections and campaigns in six eastern districts of the state. This is due to the Union government's delay in offering to create a Frontier Nagaland Territory, which would be an autonomous council for the region.

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