StrPresent States of Insurgency in NE

If one goes by the classical definition of insurgency as an armed struggle by a section of people against the lawfully constituted government, it can be concluded that classical insurgency has almost ceased to exist in the region. The most important element of an insurgent movement is the popular support which has greatly eroded in the recent past.

• The situation has been brought under control by coordinated efforts of the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces, State Police and Intelligence Agencies.
• Extremism, terrorism, gun-running and other forms of criminal activities have overtaken classical insurgency.
• In Nagaland, all the three major insurgent groups are ....