Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Nagaland DGP Warns Action Against NSCN(K) Cadres
In Nagaland, the police chief, Rupin Sharma, warned that he will take action against members of the NSCN(K) Khango group who were involved in the abduction and assault of a village headman named Zhimomi.
The incident happened on January 19.
The police chief said that no group has the right to take the law into their own hands and that such matters should be handled by the proper authorities.
The police have already restricted the movement of the NSCN(K) Khango group and have negotiated with them to hand over some of their members involved in the incident.
The police chief also said that if the remaining accused do not surrender, they will be chased and brought to justice.
A criminal case has been registered against the accused at the Diphupar Police Station.
Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma warned of action against NSCN(K) Khango cadres involved in the abduction and assault of a village headman.
The incident occurred on January 19, and the DGP addressed the press on January 24.
The DGP emphasized that no faction has the authority to maintain law and order, which rests with security forces.
The police restricted the movement of the NSCN(K) Khango group and negotiated the handover of three cadres involved in the abduction.
A criminal case has been registered at Diphupar Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) read with NSR.
- Who
- Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma and NSCN(K) Khango cadres
- What
- Abduction and assault of a village headman, Zhimomi
- When
- January 19 (incident), January 24 (press conference)
- Where
- Dimapur, Nagaland
- Why
- To maintain law and order and abide by ceasefire ground rules
- Incident
- Abduction and assault of a village headman
- Date of Incident
- January 19
- Location
- Dimapur, Nagaland
- Involved Group
- NSCN(K) Khango
- Action Taken
- Restricted movement, negotiation, and warning of further action
- Authorities Involved
- Nagaland Police, Ceasefire Monitoring Group/Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFMG/CFSB)
- Legal Action
- Criminal case registered at Diphupar Police Station
- Ceasefire Ground Rules
- No faction has authority to maintain law and order