Minister and government spokesperson Neiba Kronu said the emergency cabinet meeting was briefed on the actions taken by the government, including setting up an SIT. He said the cabinet gave the team a month to submit its findings.

In Assam, student associations and human rights organisations joined the chorus for repeal of the AFSPA. Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad general secretary Palash Changmai lauded Nagaland CM Rio for speaking his mind. “Rio has reminded his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma that he should have the courage to speak loud and clear. Sarma, who heads the North East Democratic Alliance, should put pressure on the Centre to repeal AFSPA,” he said

(With inputs from agencies)