New Delhi, September 22: The Central Government has declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and all its factions, branches and front organisations as unlawful organisations for five years with immediate effect.
In a notification issued on Monday, the Home Ministry said that the NSCN(K) has been involved in activities that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of India.
The organisation has declared its goal of seceding from the Indian Union and creating a separate sovereign Nagaland comprising the Naga-inhabited areas of the India-Myanmar region and has formed alliances with other unlawful organisations like ULFA(I), PREPAK and PLA. It has been involved in kidnappings for ransom and extortion of money from businessmen, government officials and other civilians. It has possessed illegal arms and ammunition. It has received assistance from anti-India forces in other countries to obtain arms and other support.
According to the notification, between 2020 and 2025, 71 cases were registered against the organization, 85 cadres were arrested, and 69 surrendered. A large number of weapons, ammunition, grenades, and explosives were recovered during this period.
The central government is of the view that, given the numerous illegal activities of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), it is necessary to declare it unlawful, along with all its factions, branches, and front organizations, effective immediately, September 28th. This order will be effective for five years.
This decision was taken on the recommendation of the governments of Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. The government believes that if the organization is not immediately stopped, it may reorganize and intensify its anti-national campaign.