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- The inquiry ordered by Army is progressing expeditiously
- Efforts are being made to conclude the probe at the earliest
- We assure you that action will be taken in accordance with the law to secure justice for all, the Army said
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Sunday requested the people of Nagaland to be patient and wait for the findings of the inquiry on an anti-insurgency operation that went awry in Mon district on December 4.
We assure you that action will be taken in accordance with the law to secure justice for all, the statement read.
The Army said that investigation into the “sad and unfortunate” incident loss of lives is progressing expeditiously and all efforts are underway to conclude the probe at the earliest.
Indian Army fully cooperating with the SIT inquiry
Fourteen civilians were killed in the botched counter-insurgency operation that led to a massive public outcry in Nagaland with demands for lifting the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
After the incident, the Army ordered a Court of Inquiry headed by a major general posted in the northeastern region.
It also urged people to come forward and provide any information including videos, photos or any other material from original sources on Whatsapp Messenger at +916026930283 or Army Exchange Helpline +913742388456.
“The Indian Army is also fully cooperating with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry ordered by the state government and required details are being shared in a timely manner,” the statement read.
Centre forms panel to look into the withdrawal of AFSPA
Meanwhile, the Centre has decided to set up a high-level committee to examine the possibility of lifting the controversial AFSPA.
The decision to constitute a high-level committee was taken at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Assam Neiphiu Rio and Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The panel will submit its recommendations within 45 days, based on which the decision on whether to continue designating Nagaland as a “disturbed area” or withdrawing AFSPA from the state will be taken.