At least 13 people have been killed by soldiers in Nagaland state | Stories

Following the protests, the military opened fire on villagers thinking they were ‘terrorists’ in a remote area of ​​northeastern India.

Protesters set fire to military vehicles after more than a dozen people were shot dead by soldiers, who thought the villagers were “terrorists”, in Nagaland state of India.

Indian troops opened fire on civilians on Saturday in a remote area in northeastern India, bordering Myanmar, according to local reports.

“The situation in the entire Mon state is very serious at the moment. We have 13 people confirmed to be dead, including one employee from outside the Nagaland state,” said Nagaland’s Sandeep M Tamgadge police.

Nagaland Prime Minister Neiphiu Rio told Reuters that an investigation would be conducted and that those responsible for the incident would be punished, which he said had failed.

“What led to the massacre of civilians in Oting is very serious,” he tweeted.

The incident took place in Oting village in Mon state during a crackdown on members of Assam Rifles, India’s main security force, Nagaland police chief said.

The shooting began as a car carrying 30 or more people passed through the Assam Rifles camp, officials told Reuters and The Associated Press not to be named.

“The officers had information about other terrorists in the area and upon seeing the vehicle they thought the miners were rebels and shot and killed 6 workers,” the police chief told Reuters.

“As news of this spread spread throughout the country, people from all walks of life gathered around the camp. He set fire to Assam Rifles’ vehicles and attacked the soldiers with weapons, “he said.

Assam Rifles members retaliated, and in the second attack eight other people and a security guard were among those killed, the official said.

I am saddened by what happened in Oting in Nagaland, Mon. I offer my deepest condolences to the families who lost their lives. The state-run SIT is investigating the matter to ensure that the bereaved families do justice.

– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 5, 2021

Government forces are at odds with each other armies in northeastern India where its interests range from sovereign states to full independence within India.

The people of Nagaland have been falsely criticizing the military in the fight against terrorists.