Date: 2015-09-28Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) hereinafter referred to as NSCN (K) has its professed aim to create a sovereign Nagaland incorporating the Naga inhabited areas of Indo-Myanmar region by secession from the Indian Union in alliance with other armed secessionist organisations of Nagaland and North Eastern Region
Executive Summary:
This notification declares the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) as an unlawful association, effective from the date of its publication, September 28, 2015. This decision is based on the Central Government's assessment of NSCN-K's activities as detrimental to India's sovereignty and integrity. The declaration is made under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of NSCN-K as Unlawful:
* The Central Government declares the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) as an unlawful association.
* This declaration is made under subsection 1 of Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.
Reasons for Declaration:
* NSCN-K aims to create a sovereign Nagaland by secession from the Indian Union.
* The organization aligns with other armed secessionist groups.
* NSCN-K engages in unlawful and violent activities undermining the authority of the Government.
* The group is involved in extortion to finance its activities.
* NSCN-K establishes camps across the country's border.
Specific Violent Activities:
* The notification lists specific violent acts committed by NSCN-K, including attacks on security forces and civilians in 2015.
Immediate Effect:
* The declaration takes effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.
* The notification's effect is subject to any order made under section 4 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the declaration and preventing the unlawful activities of NSCN-K.
* Action Required: Take necessary measures to curb and control the unlawful activities of NSCN-K, prevent fresh recruitments, and protect citizens and security forces.
NSCN-K:
* Impact: Classified as an unlawful association, restricting its activities and potentially leading to legal action against its members.
* Action Required: Cease all activities deemed unlawful under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.
Citizens of India (particularly in Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh):
* Impact: Aims to protect citizens from violence, extortion, and other unlawful activities perpetrated by NSCN-K.
* Action Required: Cooperate with law enforcement agencies and provide information regarding NSCN-K's activities.
Security Forces (Assam Rifles, Naga Territorial Army):
* Impact: Charged with maintaining law and order and protecting the country from NSCN-K's activities.
* Action Required: Increase vigilance and take necessary action to prevent violent activities by NSCN-K.
Key Entities Referenced
National Socialist Council of Nagaland Khaplang: Also known as NSCN K, a secessionist organisation aiming to create a sovereign Nagaland incorporating Naga-inhabited areas of the Indo-Myanmar region.
Nagaland: A state in North East India, where NSCN K aims to establish a sovereign state.
IndoMyanmar region: The geographical area encompassing regions of India and Myanmar inhabited by Naga people, which NSCN K seeks to incorporate into a sovereign Nagaland.
Assam Rifles: A security force personnel that was targeted by NSCN K.
Manipur: A state in North East India where NSCN K's activities undermine the authority of the government.
Arunachal Pradesh: A state in North East India where NSCN K's activities undermine the authority of the government.
Kohima, Nagaland: District in Nagaland where Assam Rifles personnel were injured by NSCN K.
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967: An Indian law under which the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Khaplang (NSCN K) is declared an unlawful association.
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[सं. 11011/45/2015-एनई-V]
एम. ए. गणपित, संयुm त सिचव
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th September, 2015
S.O. 2648(E).—Whereas, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [hereinafter referred to as
NSCN (K)] has its professed aim to create a sovereign Nagaland incorporating the Naga inhabited areas of
Indo-Myanmar region by secession from the Indian Union in alliance with other armed secessionist organisations of
Nagaland and North Eastern Region;
And whereas, the Central Government is of the opinion that the NSCN (K), has been:—
(i) indulging in illegal and violent activities intended to disrupt, or which disrupt, the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of India in furtherance of its objective of achieving a separate State;
(ii) aligning itself with other undergrounds outfits of the North Eastern Region in furtherance of its
objectives to create a separate State;
(iii) engaging in unlawful and violent activities thereby undermining the authority of the Government of
India and the Governments of Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh and spreading terror and panic
among the people;
(iv) indulging in extortion of money from various sections of the society with a view to financing and
executing its plans and activities;
(v) establishing camps and hideouts across the Country’s border to carry out its secessionist activities;
And whereas, the Central Government is also of the opinion that the violent and unlawful activities of the
NSCN (K) include –
(i) injuring four Assam Rifles personnel on the 26th March, 2015 by indiscriminately firing upon
19 personnel of Assam Rifles near Indira Gandhi Stadium in district Kohima;
(ii) injuring four civilians by exploding a bomb at PWD Colony, Wokha Town, district Wokha, on the
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(iii) killing seven and injuring nine Security Force personnel of Assam Rifles, killing one Security Force
personnel of Naga Territorial Army in an ambush on the 3rd May, 2015, at village Changlangshu, under
Tobu Police Station of district Mon; and
(iv) killing one Security Force personnel and two porters and also critically injuring nine Security Force
personnel of 14th Assam Rifles at Indo-Myanmar border on 6th February, 2015, falling under Jairam
Sub-division of Changlang district;
And whereas, the Central Government is of the opinion that the aforesaid activities of the NSCN (K) are
detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India and that it is an unlawful association;
And whereas, the Central Government is also of the opinion that if there is no immediate curb and control of
unlawful activities of the NSCN(K), the organisation may make fresh recruitments, indulge in violent, terrorist and
secessionist activities, collect funds and endanger the lives of innocent citizens and security forces personnel; and
therefore, circumstances do exist which render it necessary to declare the NSCN (K) as an unlawful association with
immediate effect;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities
(Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), the Central Government hereby declares the National Socialist Council of Nagaland
(Khaplang )[NSCN (K)] as an unlawful association.
And whereas, the Central Government, having regard to the above circumstances, is of the firm opinion that it is
necessary to declare the NSCN (K) as an unlawful association with immediate effect; and accordingly, in exercise of the
powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the
Central Government hereby directs that this notification shall, subject to any order that may be made under section 4 of
the said Act, have effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
[No. 11011/45/2015-NE-V]
M. A. GANAPATHY, Jt. Secy.
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