Assam Rifles security forces (paramilitary forces) have shot dead 13 civilians suspected to be armed insurgents in Mon district of Nagaland. The incident caused a national shock. Voices of protest were raised against the Indian Army. The security and democracy of the people are being questioned. Is this tape for people? Fire that kills people? As questioned. Later, the Army and Union Home Minister Amit Shah apologized.
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This is because of the controversial law. There are extremist groups in Nagaland such as the “Nagaland National Socialist Council (Kaplang faction)” and the “ULFA”, which are fighting for the secession of Nagaland from India and the declaration of Nagaland as a separate state including the Nagas. The Northeastern states did not agree.
Thus, the conflict between the government and the militant groups has been going on for a long time. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act was enacted in 1958 to regulate them. This allows law enforcers (revolutionaries) to be arrested without a court warrant. You can try without permission. The law gives the armed forces all the powers, including firing.
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That is why the paramilitary forces unequivocally shot civilians as rebels. Following this, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution calling for the law to be repealed. State Chief Minister Nabiu Rio asked the Union Home Ministry. But the Home Ministry has extended the law for another six months to see what happens next. Nagaland is in a very chaotic and dangerous situation and it is necessary to use the armed forces to help the people.
