Nagaland civilian deaths trigger violence

Shattering the relative calm in Nagaland, the killings and the subsequent violence put a question mark on peace talks. The killing of civilians has been condemned by local civil society organisations, Naga outfits, national political parties, and the state government.

December 7, 2021 13:30 IST

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The coffins of people killed by Indian army soldiers on Saturday, who mistakenly believed some of them were militants, and one who was killed when soldiers fired live ammunition at a crowd of protestors on Sunday, are laid out in a row during a public funeral in Mon, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo)

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People attend the funeral of civilians killed by Indian army soldiers on Saturday. (AP Photo)

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The road to Oting village, where 13 unarmed civilians were killed by the security forces on Sat, lined with signs of protest. (Express Photo: Tora Agarwala)

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The incident triggered violence in the area Saturday night and late Sunday afternoon, in which eight more civilians (seven on Saturday, and one Sunday) were killed after security forces allegedly opened fire. (Express Photo: Tora Agarwala)

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Protesters holding placards during protest against the killings in Nagaland. The killing of civilians has been condemned by local civil society organisations, Naga outfits, national political parties, and the state government itself. (Express Photo)

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At the entrance of the funeral compound, a banner reads: “Welcome Back Home, Brothers. The Warriors.” (Express Photo: Tora Agarwala)

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Kisama: A black flag being hoisted at the venue of Hornbill festival in solidarity with the civilians killed, in Kisama, Nagaland, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (PTI Photo)

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Assam Rifles personnel stand near their burning camp after some miscreants put it on fire over the death of 13 people, who were allegedly killed by Armed Forces, in Mon district, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Shattering the relative calm in Nagaland, the killings and the subsequent violence put a question mark on peace talks. (PTI Photo)

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Charred remains of vehicles of security personnel after the vehicles were put on fire by some miscreants over the death of 13 people, who were allegedly killed by Armed Forces, in Mon district, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. A soldier succumbed to injuries in the violence Saturday night, and several others were severely injured, said the Army’s Dimapur-based 3rd Corps in a statement (PTI Photo)