India Extends Ban on NSCN (K) for Five More Years

The Indian government has taken a decisive step by extending the ban on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN (K)] and its affiliated groups for another five years. This decision, effective from September 28, 2025, aligns with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

The extension follows the group's continued involvement in violent and anti-national activities, with aspirations to establish a sovereign Nagaland through the secession of Naga-inhabited regions from both India and Myanmar. NSCN (K) has been accused of forming alliances with banned groups and participating in illegal activities, including extortion and arms procurement.

During the specified period, law enforcement successfully dismantled several operations of NSCN (K), with security forces eliminating 13 insurgents and arresting 85 members. Authorities filed numerous criminal charges, while substantial arms caches were recovered. Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh authorities supported the extension, citing national security concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)