Kohima: At least 13 people have been killed in a shooting by security forces in Nagaland. According to unofficial information, 12 villagers and a security guard were killed. The villagers were killed during an operation by security forces in the village of Otting, which shares a border with Myanmar, police said.
The incident took place on Saturday evening. Angry locals set fire to two security forces vehicles. Thirteen deaths have been confirmed, India Today reported, citing Mons SP.
NSCN According to national media reports, security forces opened fire on villagers mistaken for militants. The shooting happened when a villager from Otting Village was returning home in a pickup truck. According to reports, the bodies were found in a truck by the locals after they could not be seen.
The Assam Rifles said in an official statement that it had planned a special operation in the area based on intelligence on the movement of militants. The incident records profound grief. The unfortunate incident is being investigated at a high level. Appropriate action will be taken. The Assam Rifles said in a statement that one soldier was killed and several others were seriously injured in the incident.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was saddened by the unfortunate incident. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He said a special team formed by the state government would thoroughly investigate the incident. Nagaland Chief Minister Naifiu Rio also said the incident was unfortunate. Announcing a high-level inquiry into the incident, the Chief Minister urged the people to exercise restraint.
Anguished over an unfortunate incident in Nagaland’s Oting, Mon. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. A high-level SIT constituted by the State govt will thoroughly probe this incident to ensure justice to the bereaved families.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 5, 2021
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
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) December 5, 2021
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