Several villagers were killed today in a case of "mistaken identity" during a counter-insurgency operation in Oting village in Mon district of Nagaland that borders Myanmar, said police sources. A security force jawan was also killed in the incident.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, while appealing for calm, said that a high-level Special Investigative Team will probe it.
"The unfortunate incident leading to killing of civilians at Oting, Mon is highly condemnable.Condolences to the bereaved families & speedy recovery of those injured. High level SIT will investigate & justice delivered as per the law of the land.Appeal for peace from all sections," tweeted Chief Minister Rio.
Here are the updates on Nagaland civilian deaths:
Dec 05, 2021 10:13 (IST)
Nagaland chief minister assures high-level SIT probe
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, appealing for calm, tweeted this morning about the "unfortunate incident" that led to "killing of civilians" in the state. The Chief Minister said that a high-level Special Investigative Team will probe it.
