Nagaland firing: 13 civilians killed during security operations, CM Neiphiu Rio promises high level probe India News – Times of India

Guwahati: Many villagers of Oting village killed and many others injured Nagaland‘s som district On Saturday evening, Assam Rifles personnel opened fire on a group returning home from work in a pickup van on CI operation. The villagers were daily wage laborers working in a coal mine.
Police in Nagaland’s capital Kohima have reportedly said that at least 13 civilians were killed by security forces and are probing whether the incident was a case of mistaken identity.
A police official said the exact death toll was yet to be ascertained as 11 people died on the spot and several others succumbed to their injuries in hospitals in the neighboring state of Assam.

The Army’s 3 Corps Headquarters, Nagaland, in a statement said, “Based on credible intelligence inputs of possible movement of insurgents, a special operation was planned at Tiru, ​​Som district, Nagaland. A deep look into the incident and its aftermath.” Sorry. The cause of the unfortunate loss of life is being investigated by a Court of Inquiry at the highest level and appropriate action will be taken as per law. The operation has resulted in serious injuries to security forces, including a soldier, whose Death happened.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio An SIT has been formed to probe the unprecedented incident. “Unfortunate incident for killing civilians in Oting, Mon. Extremely condemnable. Condolences to the bereaved families and speedy recovery of the injured. High level SIT will investigate and deliver justice as per the law of the land. Appeal to all sections of the society for peace.” ,” Rio tweeted.
Official sources said Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General MM Naravane have been briefed about the incident.
Sources said that the incident came to light late on Saturday night when the unlucky villagers did not return home on their scheduled time. On finding the dead body in the pickup van, the villagers immediately went out in search of their members.
The incident happened when the state is celebrating its biggest festival, the Hornbill Festival. On Sunday, the fourth day of the celebration, Australia’s Deputy Consul General Daniel Sim attended the event.
Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and termed it as an unfortunate incident.