Supreme Court Issues Notice to Modi Government Over 2021 Nagaland Mon Killings
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Modi-led government and the Ministry of Defence regarding the tragic 2021 Mon Killings in Nagaland, where 13 civilians were killed in a botched military operation. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the Nagaland government’s submissions, setting a hearing date for September 3.
The incident occurred on December 4, 2021, when an Indian Army team allegedly mistook a pickup truck carrying miners in Oting village for militants, killing six civilians. Following the initial shooting, violence ensued, leading to the deaths of eight more civilians. Despite the Nagaland police naming 30 soldiers in a chargesheet, the Central government has declined prosecuting the accused, citing a lack of sanction.
In response to the killings, the Nagaland Assembly unanimously resolved to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the state. The state government has filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, alleging violations of fundamental rights. The Supreme Court had previously stayed the prosecution of the Army personnel involved, following pleas from their spouses.
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