Kohima: Civilians of Oting village under Mon district in Nagaland were reportedly killed by the security forces on Saturday. Union minister Amit Shah said a Special Investigation Team appointed by the state will probe the matter.

Three vehicles of the security forces were torched by the villagers in retaliation.  One soldier died and some others suffered severe injuries in the incident, as per security forces. 

The security forces, in a press statement released aftermath of the incident, stated that the operation was carried out based on 'credible intelligence'.

Civilians of Oting village under Mon district in Nagaland reportedly killed by the security forces. The number of death is likely to increase. pic.twitter.com/ppzOTFIqzN

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In a statement, the army said: "Based on credible intelligence of likely movement of insurgents, a specific operation was planned to be conducted in the area of Tiru, Mon District, Nagaland. The incident and its aftermath is deeply regretted".

"The cause of the unfortunate loss of lives is being investigated at the highest level and appropriate action will be taken as per the course of law," the statement added.

Union home minister Amit Shah tweeted: "Anguished over an unfortunate incident in Nagaland's Oting, Mon. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. A high-level SIT constituted by the State govt will thoroughly probe this incident to ensure justice to the bereaved families.

"The unfortunate incident leading to the killing of civilians at Oting, Mon is highly condemnable. High-level SIT will investigate and  justice delivered as per the law of the land. Appeal for peace from all sections," tweeted Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio.