Myanmar Army continues offensive against NSCN, NE insurgents

[Cobra Arbok]

Myanmar army continue offensive against NSCN (K), NE insurgents

File photo of arms and ammunition seized by Myanmar army during operation against North East insurgents. (CINCDS)
Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAY 16 (NPN) | Publish Date: 5/16/2019 11:09:44 AM IST
Myanmar army (or Tatmadaw) Thursday launched a flush-out operation against NSCN (K) near Hoyat village and Laonyu village along India-Myanmar border.

Myanmar army had accused NSCN (K) of breaching the 2012 ceasefire agreement by sheltering leaders and cadres of other rebel outfits of North East India.

According to intelligence sources, the area where the operation was carried out is dominated by the NSCN (K), also known as Konyak region inside Myanmar.

The operation was carried out since morning. “Several rounds were fired during the operation. However, due to connectivity issue, no details could be ascertained,” sources added. Sources further said that the Myanmar army may have reportedly targeted the Konyak region command of the Aug Yung-led NSCN (K) based on reports of the group sheltering other North East insurgents like ULFA (I), KLO, NDFB etc.

Myanmar army carried out similar operations against North East insurgents, particularly NSCN (K) since January this year.

The Myanmar army had taken control over NSCN (K) headquarters on January 29, 2019.

The army also took over three outposts and dismantled two training camps set by Manipur and Assam insurgent outfits. The Myanmarese army has told these outfits in unequivocal terms that they have to leave Myanmar immediately and if they remain, they will be considered hostiles.
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[namefield_empty]

The Myanmarese army has told these outfits in unequivocal terms that they have to leave Myanmar immediately and if they remain, they will be considered hostiles.

Equally important on our part will be to scout the dense rainforests of Tirap, Lohit and Changlang districts of eastern Arunachal Pradesh so that the returning ultras don't get away scot free. We in the North East have to brace ourselves for the backlash in our states too. They will try to attack the security personnel and civilians areas in retribution as a last ditch effort, like the grenade blast in Guwahati few days back. High time that the scourge is eliminated forever, we are sick and tired of it.

Btw, welcome back @Cobra Arbok

 

[Placemat]

Admirable the way current govt has built trust with BD and MMR. Next is to repair Nepal and rebuild with SL. I hope SL will learn its lesson after recent Islamic bombing and cooperate w/ India.
Terrorism against india has to be rooted out and India should help its neighbours achieve this.
Someday India may even get Pakistan realise its follies.

 

[Cobra Arbok]

It is well-known by now that the NSCN and similar groups suffered heavy casualties during the recent joint Indo-Myanmar surgical strikes. The fact that they are going after soft targets like political leaders rather than military and security forces shows much of their infrastructure has been destroyed. It is important to consider India is developing several ports in Myanmar and is working on a road connecting India, Myanmar, and Thailand. Increased economic connection with SE Asia and mainland India will mean the people of NE India will shun militancy for good. We have already destroyed most of our enemies in Kashmir, now the next step is to clean up what is left of the Maoistsn and NE rebels.

 

[Placemat]

It is well-known by now that the NSCN and similar groups suffered heavy casualties during the recent joint Indo-Myanmar surgical strikes. The fact that they are going after soft targets like political leaders rather than military and security forces shows much of their infrastructure has been destroyed. It is important to consider India is developing several ports in Myanmar and is working on a road connecting India, Myanmar, and Thailand. Increased economic connection with SE Asia and mainland India will mean the people of NE India will shun militancy for good. We have already destroyed most of our enemies in Kashmir, now the next step is to clean up what is left of the Maoistsn and NE rebels.

Kashmir terrorism is not gone until Pak stops their support. Till then we will have to live w it

 

[Smarana Mitra]

Admirable the way current govt has built trust with BD and MMR. Next is to repair Nepal and rebuild with SL. I hope SL will learn its lesson after recent Islamic bombing and cooperate w/ India.
Terrorism against india has to be rooted out and India should help its neighbours achieve this.
Someday India may even get Pakistan realise its follies.

BD is not friendly. It still sends Rohingyas into India. It is just that they don't want to take on India and Myanmar and hence are staying low

 

[Cobra Arbok]

BD is not friendly. It still sends Rohingyas into India. It is just that they don't want to take on India and Myanmar and hence are staying low

Bangladesh is a friendly nation to India. Keep in mind they just banned Pak nationals from entering its soil. The only issues India has with Bangladesh are illegal immigration(with the illegals mostly being Rohingyas) and that can be solved through dialogue.

 

[namefield_empty]

The fact that they are going after soft targets like political leaders rather than military and security forces shows much of their infrastructure has been destroyed.

Targeting politicians in Arunachal is a part of their devious strategy. Central government is yet to publish the terms and conditions of the Naga Peace Accord, and we in north-east very well know why. These Naga insurgent groups haven't budged an inch from their demand of including parts of my state Assam, Arunachal and Manipur in their wet-dream of carving out a state for them(Nagalim). It goes without saying that we won't let them take a millimetre of our soil, i don't know what will come out of the truce and accord but if they insist on this demand entire exercise would be rendered futile.

 

[Smarana Mitra]

Bangladesh is a friendly nation to India. Keep in mind they just banned Pak nationals from entering its soil. The only issues India has with Bangladesh are illegal immigration(with the illegals mostly being Rohingyas) and that can be solved through dialogue.

How is banning Pakistanis relevant in Indian relations? How is infiltration the only issue? It is like saying terrorism is the only issue with Pakistan.

 

[Cobra Arbok]

Targeting politicians in Arunachal is a part of their devious strategy. Central government is yet to publish the terms and conditions of the Naga Peace Accord, and we in north-east very well know why. These Naga insurgent groups haven't budged an inch from their demand of including parts of my state Assam, Arunachal and Manipur in their wet-dream of carving out a state for them(Nagalim). It goes without saying that we won't let them take a millimetre of our soil, i don't know what will come out of the truce and accord but if they insist on this demand entire exercise would be rendered futile.

It seems like most of the problems in Northeast India arise from the fact that these radical Naga groups cannot coexist with other Northeastern peoples.

 

[namefield_empty]

It seems like most of the problems in Northeast India arise from the fact that these radical Naga groups cannot coexist with other Northeastern peoples.

Well, the Central Government of various times also have their share of blame. There are Nagas residing in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal for several decades and all of them identify themselves as the proud torchbearers of their state and ethnicity(for example Assamese-Naga). But if their militant leaders think that they are going to shift the boundary lines they are mistaken, we won't let them. Let them drop the demand of sovereignty and territorial realignment, everything else will be fine by me.

Also, we have citizens from Nagaland studying and working in other parts of India, they know how developed the rest of the country is compared to their state and insurgency has brought them nothing but misery. Those with vested interests (and you can guess them) are the ones to seek violence.

 

[Cobra Arbok]

Well, the Central Government of various times also have their share of blame. There are Nagas residing in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal for several decades and all of them identify themselves as the proud torchbearers of their state and ethnicity(for example Assamese-Naga). But if their militant leaders think that they are going to shift the boundary lines they are mistaken, we won't let them. Let them drop the demand of sovereignty and territorial realignment, everything else will be fine by me.

Also, we have citizens from Nagaland studying and working in other parts of India, they know how developed the rest of the country is compared to their state and insurgency has brought them nothing but misery. Those with vested interests (and you can guess them) are the ones to seek violence.

The same thing happens to Kashmiris who study in other parts of India. They realize that the Hindus are not so bad after all, and it is only the militants and their sponsors who are making their lives miserable. Which is why it is unfortunate that some Kashmiris were the victims of communal violence in reaction to Pulwama in various parts of India, but that is a different topic.

 

[Placemat]

BD is not friendly. It still sends Rohingyas into India. It is just that they don't want to take on India and Myanmar and hence are staying low

I believe the dispensation is. They ate realising the benefits of give and take.
Their illegal immigrants are a ornlem tho.

 

[Smarana Mitra]

I believe the dispensation is. They ate realising the benefits of give and take.
Their illegal immigrants are a ornlem tho.

What is the meaning of friendly? If it is transactional, then it is driven by capability limits rather than friendly intention. Calling prudence/pragmatism as friendliness is foolish.

The same thing happens to Kashmiris who study in other parts of India. They realize that the Hindus are not so bad after all, and it is only the militants and their sponsors who are making their lives miserable. Which is why it is unfortunate that some Kashmiris were the victims of communal violence in reaction to Pulwama in various parts of India, but that is a different topic.

Not a logical argument. One has to learn to separate trade from long term interests. Whatever done in short term is only because of current limitations. Just like Indians work in UAE, KSA despite them having hostile laws due to pragmatism or how KSA tolerates Israel and even teams up with USA & israel to get technology benefits, it s not necessary that short term transactional relation extends to friendship or understanding. These are just excuses of cowards and fools and nothing more

 

[Aryan0395]

How is infiltration the only issue?

Can u name what are other issues?