Army

1. The Supreme Court of India has terminated criminal proceedings against Army personnel in the 2021 Mon district incident, where 13 civilians were killed.
2. The decision closes all First Information Reports (FIRs) related to the case.
3. However, potential disciplinary action within the Armed Forces remains a possibility.


Kohima, Sep 17: The Supreme Court of India has terminated criminal proceedings against Army personnel involved in the 2021 Mon district incident, which led to the deaths of 13 civilians.

The ruling effectively closes the First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in the case but allows for potential disciplinary action within the Armed Forces.

The tragic incident took place on December 4, 2021, in Oting village, Nagaland’s Mon district, where an Army team mistakenly fired upon a truck carrying coal miners, killing six civilians.

The situation quickly escalated, leading to violent clashes between local villagers and security forces, resulting in the deaths of seven more civilians and one soldier.


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While criminal charges have been dropped, the Supreme Court emphasized that the case could proceed further if sanction is granted.

Additionally, the court left the option open for the Armed Forces to take appropriate disciplinary actions internally.

“The proceedings in the impugned FIRs shall stand closed. However, if sanction is granted, it may be taken to its logical conclusion. On disciplinary action, we have said the Armed Forces can do the needful,” stated the Supreme Court.