NIA announces cash reward for info on NSCN-IM cadres involved in killing of Arunachal MLA

National People’s Party legislator Aboh and 10 others were killed when their convoy was ambushed near Pansum Thong village in May

Published on: Sep 26, 2020, 14:06:40 IST

Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday announced cash rewards for information on five absconding members of the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) for their alleged involvement in the killing of Arunachal Pradesh legislator Tirong Aboh and 10 others in May 2019.

In January, NIA filed a charge sheet against members of NSCN-IM for their involvement in the killing. (Representational Photo)

The agency announced ₹3 lakh award each for information on Absolon Tangkhul, Apem, and Victor Tangkhul. ₹2 lakh each was announced for information on James Kiwang and Rabi Wangno.

National People’s Party legislator Aboh and 10 others were killed when their convoy was ambushed near Pansum Thong village. They were on their way from Dibrugarh (Assam) to Khonsa when the incident happened. The case was handed over to NIA in June.

Aboh was killed ahead of the announcement of assembly election results. Aboh was declared the winner and his widow, Chakat Aboh, won his seat in September as an Independent candidate in a by-election.

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In January, NIA filed a charge sheet against four members of NSCN-IM for their involvement in the killing.

“Investigation has established that members of the terrorist group NSCN-IM conspired to commit the terrorist act of killing Tirong Aboh and 10 others. The terrorist act was a result of a larger conspiracy due to opposition by the MLA of anti-development and extortion activities of NSCN-IMM,” an NIA statement said.

It added Absolom, Jenpi, Josaham, and Masangva allegedly carried out the killing, and another accused Jai Kishan Sharma financed the attack.

NIA has arrested six accused in connection with the case so far.

NSCN-IM is the biggest and oldest Naga rebel outfit. It has been in peace talks with the Centre since 1997 and signed a framework agreement in 2015. The peace talks with NSCN-IM and seven other pro-talks rebel outfits concluded in October. A formal deal to end the decades old Naga insurgency is still awaited.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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