Nagaland: 11 civilians killed in security operation; Army says one jawan also dead
New Delhi: A group of civilians travelling in a mini truck were allegedly killed by security forces on near Mon in Nagaland on Saturday night (December 4).
The number of civilians killed remains unclear. As per reports, the number is estimated to be six, but a police source put it at 11.
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The police, although, said the exact number of fatalities was yet to be ascertained as 11 people died on the spot, and several others succumbed to their injuries in hospitals in neighbouring Assam.
"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's tweet said.
Army regrets killings, assures appropriate action
Expressing regret, the Army on Sunday said that the incident of Nagaland killings was being investigated at the highest level and assured that appropriate action would be taken as per the course of law.
Terming the incident as 'unfortunate', the Army said, "the incident and its aftermath was deeply regretted." Photo: Social media
Terming the incident as "unfortunate" the Army said, "the incident and its aftermath was deeply regretted."
The Army informed that a specific operation was planned in the area of Tiru in Mon district of Nagaland on Saturday. The operation was based on credible intelligence of the likely movement of insurgents in the area. The security forces have suffered severe injuries in the incident, including one soldier, who succumbed to the injuries," the Army said in an official statement.
Personnel of security forces have suffered severe injuries in the incident, including one soldier, who succumbed to the injuries. Photo: Social media
Earlier, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio ordered a high-level probe into the reported killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in Mon district of the state.
-PTC News with agency inputs