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The Indian Army’s killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland has triggered angry protests in the region.

In the statement issued by the union, the protestors mentioned a number of regulations including total restriction of Indian military force convoy and patrolling, no military recruitment rallies within the district, non-acceptance and denouncement of development packages from the forces.

Enquiry. indias home minister has also our security agencies to be more cautious during such counterinsurgency operations. ethnic groups and indias north—east have long opposed afspa, a law giving overarching powers to military. protection from prosecution for soldiers who kill civilians. translation: ,, . , , translation: security forces are meant _ translation: security forces are meant to _ translation: security forces are meant to protect - translation: security forces are meant to protect...

Has gone silent. people say the killing of young boys is something unprecedented and this has really shook the entire community out here. the indian army as set up a high level enquiry to probe the firing. indias home minister has also asked security agencies to be more cautious during such counterinsurgency operations. ethnic groups in indias north—east have long opposed afspa, a controversialfederal law giving overarching powers to indian forces. this can include protection from prosecution ...

“I always feel apology is a strong word…but if it does placate the people of Nagaland and if it does lessen tensions, there is no harm for the army tendering an apology for this mistake.”

The Oting Village Council and victim families said in a statement that they will not receive the compensation until and unless the culprits are brought to justice and demanded repeal of AFSPA from the North East.

Later this month the Nagaland Assembly will convene a special session to demand that the law be suspended in that state

Later this month the Nagaland Assembly will convene a special session to demand that the law be suspended in that state

On Monday, Shah had said the security forces had signalled the vehicle in which the civilians who were gunned down were travelling to stop but it sped away.

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