The Nagaland government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the firing incident that took place on Saturday in leaving 13 civilian and dead in Mon district.
“An order in this regard was issued by the state home department and signed by chief secretary J Alam. The five-member SIT will be headed by inspector general of police, Nagaland,” officials said.
“The incident and its aftermath is deeply regretted. The cause of the unfortunate loss of lives is being investigated at the highest level and appropriate action will be taken as per the course of law,” the Indian Army in its statement said.
“The security forces have suffered severe injuries in the incident including one soldier who succumbed to the injuries,” it added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had also expressed condolences to the families of deceased and stated thgat the high-level SIT will go through the entire matter and give justice to the bereaved families.
Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton promised that justice will be delivered.
“Oting’s (Mon) disturbing and tragic incident in which civilians were killed will be thoroughly investigated and justice will be served. Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. In the wake of the tragedy, I urge peace from everyone!” he tweeted.
