The NSCN/GPRN and the Naga Students’ Federation have separately condemned reported drone attacks in the Naga Self-Administered Zone (NSAZ) in Myanmar, calling for independent investigations and accountability, while the NSF also demanded the immediate revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) across the Naga homeland.
In a statement issued through its Ministry of Information and Publicity on October 13 from its CHQ Hebron, the NSCN/GPRN condemned the reported drone attack on the residence of NSCN-K (Yung Aung) Brigadier Akham Konyak at Langkho village on October 3, which it alleged resulted in the deaths of two civilians. It also condemned a reported drone attack on Mt. Horeb Camp in the NSAZ in the early hours of October 11, during which approximately 60 explosive devices were allegedly dropped.
Describing the attacks as indiscriminate, disproportionate and reckless in their disregard for human life, the NSCN/GPRN said such actions could not be justified on political, military or ideological grounds.
The organisation expressed solidarity with Naga people across what it described as artificial boundaries, irrespective of political differences, and called on concerned parties, regional stakeholders and international observers to ensure a transparent, impartial and credible investigation to identify those responsible and hold them accountable.
“Lasting peace in the region cannot be built upon the destruction of camps or the political marginalisation of a people,” the statement said, adding that dialogue, rather than the use of drones, should remain the primary means of resolving differences.
Addressing allegations circulating after the reported attack on Mt. Horeb Camp, the NSCN/GPRN categorically denied any involvement in its planning, authorisation or execution, either directly or indirectly. It stated that no personnel, equipment or aerial assets under its command or control had been deployed near the location on the day of the incident, rejecting any claims to the contrary as unfounded and misleading.
Separately, the NSF condemned the reported Indian Army drone strike on Langkho village on October 3, stating that two civilians, including a minor girl, were injured and property was extensively damaged. The federation expressed grave concern and demanded scrutiny, accountability and an unequivocal commitment to protecting human lives.
The NSF said the reported targeting of a civilian-populated area raised serious questions concerning the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution under international humanitarian law. It called on the concerned authorities to provide a clear and transparent account of the incident and sought an independent, impartial and credible investigation to establish the facts, identify those responsible and ensure accountability.
“Civilian lives are not expendable, and the suffering of innocent people cannot be dismissed as an unfortunate consequence of military operations,” the NSF stated.
The NSF also reiterated its opposition to the continued extension of AFSPA across the Naga homeland, noting that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, had extended the Act with effect from October 1, 2026.
The federation maintained that decades of AFSPA enforcement had contributed to fear, insecurity and alienation among the Naga people. It alleged that the sweeping powers granted to the armed forces, coupled with legal barriers to prosecution under the Act, had enabled serious human rights violations and atrocities against civilians.
Describing the continued normalisation of AFSPA as an affront to democratic accountability and human dignity, the NSF said repeated extensions had allowed militarisation to overshadow justice, peace and reconciliation.
The federation demanded the immediate revocation of AFSPA from the Naga homeland and an end to military actions that place civilians at risk. It urged the Government of India to demonstrate its commitment to peace through meaningful political engagement, respect for human rights and effective mechanisms to investigate alleged violations.
The NSF also called on the international human rights community and relevant independent bodies to examine the Langkho incident and the wider implications of prolonged militarisation in the Naga homeland, maintaining that civilian protection and justice were universal obligations that should not be subordinated to political expediency.
Reaffirming its commitment to justice, human rights and democratic principles, the federation said the Naga people deserved to live in peace, security and dignity, free from fear and arbitrary coercion, with their rights and aspirations respected.