Amid Rising Tensions over 'Talks', NSCN (IM) Accuses Centre of "Terrorist Activities"

Kohima, March 7, 2020:

With the talks between the Government of Indian and the Isaak Muivah faction of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) teetering on the verge of a dramatic collapse, the rebel outfit has clarified that no 'talks' have been scheduled between the two sides in the near future. The rebels have also warned the Centre not to indulge in "terrorist activities", purportedly carried out by by its agencies such as the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

This comes in the wake of information carried in a regional media outlet that claimed that the parties will sit down once again for talks on March 9.

In a rejoinder to the press report, the militant outfit, via a communique issued by its Ministry of Information & Publicity has clarified that it has "no knowledge" of the proposed talks stated to be held on March 9 next in the national capital New Delhi.

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