The Modi government on 16th September 2015 banned Naga rebel group National Socialist Council (NSCN-K) of Nagaland (Khaplang) for five years.The government signed a peace accord with Naga insurgent group Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) – NSCN (IM) on 3rd August 2015. The NSCN-IM has been demanding declaring NSCN-K a banned group.
NSCN (K) has been declared as an unlawful organisation and the decision was taken in a cabinet meeting in New Delhi. The organisation has been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The ban on NSCN-K is being decided because of the recent activities of the group in Manipur which led to the killing of 18 soldiers.
About National Socialist Council of Nagaland
- It is a Naga nationalist Military.
- the NSCN split into two factions;
- the NSCN-K led by S S Khaplang, and
- the NSCN-IM, led by Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah
- Aim: is to establish a sovereign state, “Nagalim”.
- Formed: 31st January 1980.
- It was created by Isak Chishi Swu, Thuingaleng Muivah and S.S. Khaplang opposing the Shillong Accord.
Some G.K. Related Question:
- Who is the Chairman of NSCN-K?
– S.S. Khaplang
- What is the Capital of Nagaland
– Kohima, Guwahati (Judiciary)