The NSCN (IM) has strongly condemned what it described as the ongoing harassment of civilians by Indian security forces in TM Kasom village, Makuilongdi and neighbouring villages, alleging that recent military operations have violated the Ceasefire Ground Rules and undermined the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process.
In a statement issued by its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the organisation alleged that security forces had conducted unauthorized raids, door-to-door searches without judicial warrants, militarised residential areas and abducted four civilians.
The NSCN/GPRN termed the actions a grave violation of fundamental human rights, stating that civilians caught in the midst of any conflict deserve protection rather than persecution.
It further alleged that Indian security forces were repeatedly violating the mutually agreed Ceasefire Ground Rules, claiming that such incidents were occurring at a pace that “outstrips the MIP’s ability to draft condemnation notes.”
According to the organisation, the recent military activities have transformed peaceful Naga villages into “zones of fear and control”.
The NSCN (IM) reminded the security forces that the Ceasefire Ground Rules constitute a bilateral agreement and asserted that they do not grant security agencies “sole rights to act on their own whims and fancy.”
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It further claimed that the alleged violations represent a serious breach of trust capable of undermining the credibility of the ongoing Indo-Naga peace negotiations. The organisation urged the Government of India to clarify whether it intends to pursue peace through force or through genuine dialogue, while reiterating that the Naga people remain committed to pursuing a political solution.
The NSCN (IM) called for an immediate and independent investigation into the alleged violations of the Ceasefire Ground Rules, strict adherence to the provisions of the ceasefire agreement, and independent human rights monitoring in the affected areas.
“The pursuit of a lasting, honorable solution to the Indo-Naga political issue should be based upon trust and respect for each other’s differences rather than on the barrel of a gun,” it maintained.
