After a brief lull, tension gripped Tuensang on February 6 following a shootout about 10-15 kilometers away from Tuensang district headquarters. A 14 year-old boy was killed in the incident, while a woman and an 8 year-old girl went missing in the aftermath.
According to the Tuensang police, the shootout occurred in a patch of paddy fields between Sotukur and Chingmelen villages. It started around 9:30 am and lasted for about 45 minutes. The police said that the victim (name withheld) succumbed to injury before he could be taken to a medical facility.
Stating that security has been beefed up in the area, it was added that several empty shells of 7.62, 7.65 and .303 calibre ammunitions were recovered from the site of the incident.
The day’s violence heightened tension in an area already affected by sporadic incidents of clashes between people. Additional security personnel have been deployed in the area, while the district administration is in the process of meeting villagers and elders to maintain calm.
144 CrPC promulgated
The Tuensang district administration has promulgated section 144 of the Cr.PC in the area prohibiting movement or assembly of not more than 3 people. With prohibitory orders (evening to dawn) already in effect in Tuensang town since December, security was further tightened in the town following the day’s incident.
Nagaland govt beefs up security measures
Meanwhile, the Nagaland State Government today issued several directives to address the law and order situation in Tuensang district. A press release from the Additional Chief Secretary & Home Commissioner, informed that it has directed the district administration to take action for deposit of all arms and ammunition in the affected area. “Bond/undertaking will be obtained from the villages in the affected area for maintaining peace under appropriate provision of law.” As per the directive, no activity by the public will be permitted in the disputed area near Chendang Saddle, while the district administration has been directed to submit a survey report of the disputed area to the government. In addition, “(the) District Administration shall send comprehensive proposal for provision of relief or the property destroyed/damaged in Tuensang Town and Chedang Saddle.”
The Commissioner, Nagaland has been asked to take necessary action accordingly. The Director General of Police has been requested to constitute a new SIT for investigation into the incidents leading to loss of life and property. It was further informed that two companies of the Nagaland Armed Police are being rushed to Tuensang to augment forces available there.
The Nagaland State government has further announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh for the person killed on February 6.
(MExN)
According to the Tuensang police, the shootout occurred in a patch of paddy fields between Sotukur and Chingmelen villages. It started around 9:30 am and lasted for about 45 minutes. The police said that the victim (name withheld) succumbed to injury before he could be taken to a medical facility.
Stating that security has been beefed up in the area, it was added that several empty shells of 7.62, 7.65 and .303 calibre ammunitions were recovered from the site of the incident.
The day’s violence heightened tension in an area already affected by sporadic incidents of clashes between people. Additional security personnel have been deployed in the area, while the district administration is in the process of meeting villagers and elders to maintain calm.
144 CrPC promulgated
The Tuensang district administration has promulgated section 144 of the Cr.PC in the area prohibiting movement or assembly of not more than 3 people. With prohibitory orders (evening to dawn) already in effect in Tuensang town since December, security was further tightened in the town following the day’s incident.
Nagaland govt beefs up security measures
Meanwhile, the Nagaland State Government today issued several directives to address the law and order situation in Tuensang district. A press release from the Additional Chief Secretary & Home Commissioner, informed that it has directed the district administration to take action for deposit of all arms and ammunition in the affected area. “Bond/undertaking will be obtained from the villages in the affected area for maintaining peace under appropriate provision of law.” As per the directive, no activity by the public will be permitted in the disputed area near Chendang Saddle, while the district administration has been directed to submit a survey report of the disputed area to the government. In addition, “(the) District Administration shall send comprehensive proposal for provision of relief or the property destroyed/damaged in Tuensang Town and Chedang Saddle.”
The Commissioner, Nagaland has been asked to take necessary action accordingly. The Director General of Police has been requested to constitute a new SIT for investigation into the incidents leading to loss of life and property. It was further informed that two companies of the Nagaland Armed Police are being rushed to Tuensang to augment forces available there.
The Nagaland State government has further announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh for the person killed on February 6.
(MExN)
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