AMN / NEW DELHI
Union Ministry of Home Affairs, MHA has declared National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), NSCN(K) along with all its factions, wings and front organisations as an unlawful association under sections of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
A notification of the MHA dated 29th September, 2020 was issued by the Home Department, Nagaland today saying that the declaration has been made by the Ministry.
The Central Government is of the opinion that the NSCN (K), is continuously engaging in unlawful and violent activities thereby undermining the authority of the Government of India and the Governments of Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. It said, NSCN (K) is spreading terror and panic among the people; aligning with other unlawful associations like the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Mettei organisations of Manipur; and indulging in kidnapping for ransom and extortion of money. It further said that the NSCN (K) has been obtaining assistance from anti-India forces in other countries to procure arms.
The Government said, since 28th of September 2015, NSCN (K) has been involved in 104 violence incidents resulting in killings of 07 security forces personnel and 06 civilians and abduction of 75 civilians.