Security forces allegedly kill civilians in Mon district of Nagaland; irked villagers stage protest

Security forces allegedly killed civilians in the Mon district of Nagaland which irked villagers to stage a protest.

Chief minister N Rio has ordered an inquiry. Union home minister Amit Shah tweeted, "Anguished over an unfortunate incident in Nagaland’s Oting, Mon. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. A high-level SIT constituted by the State govt will thoroughly probe this incident to ensure justice to the bereaved families."

Rio tweeted, "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."