In a recent statement, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) praised the Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) for their vigilant efforts in safeguarding Naga areas. The NSCN highlighted the exemplary conduct of SDSA members, who have shown courage and responsibility by staying alert to suspicious activities in the region.
The statement read, “SDSA exercises their duty-bound responsibility by being vigilant and courageous in the face of suspicious movement within the Naga jurisdiction. Such work at odd hours is quite exemplary, staying alert and making the Naga areas safer from intrusion by anti-Naga elements in collusion with the ubiquitous Assam Rifles (AR).”
The NSCN further commended SDSA for their proactive role in reporting suspicious movements. “SDSA is watchful enough to keep their vigilant eyes and seize every passing opportunity to report anything suspicious and expose the truth,” the statement noted.
According to the NSCN-IM, the SDSA dared to confront the Assam Rifles’ Director General, criticizing his lack of integrity. The NSCN statement remarked, “They did the right job daring to question the Assam Rifles’ Director General and demean him for his lack of integrity.”
The NSCN’s remarks came in the wake of an incident on the night of February 22, 2025. “What happened in the dark night of February 22, 2025 when Assam Rifles were caught on the wrong foot escorting Kuki militant group, Kuki National Front (P) led by General Secretary Aron Kipgen, is just another incident that AR were caught red-handed for their unethical conduct,” stated the NSCN.
The NSCN also reiterated longstanding concerns about the Assam Rifles’ reported ties with Kuki militants. The statement emphasized that the Assam Rifles has earned notoriety for its alleged support of the Kuki militants, stating, “AR has gained the notoriety for their unholy nexus with the Kuki militants, assisting them in every possible way, logistics and materials.”Further, the NSCN raised alarm over the continued deaths of Kuki militants from Manipur in Myanmar, questioning the role of the Assam Rifles in this cross-border activity. “One interesting development of serious nature is, why so many Kuki militants from Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and other parts of Manipur continue to die in Myanmar as KNA(B) cadres, even in Kachin land?” the statement queried. “The irony is, all these are taking place right under the nose of the Assam Rifles that provide them all types of ammunitions to the Kuki militants and facilitating them to cross the border to reach the battlefields.”
The NSCN concluded with a reminder of their ongoing concerns regarding Assam Rifles’ involvement with the Kuki National Army (B), stating, “AR is also the transporter of illegal Kuki immigrants, including giving all sorts of help to the KNA(B).”
The statement was issued by the MIP, NSCN/GPRN.