India, Sept. 22 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday extended the ban on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), or NSCN(K), declaring it and all its factions, wings, and front organisations as an unlawful association for another five years.

The ban will come into immediate effect starting September 28, 2025, and will remain in force for a period of five years, under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.

The government's move comes amid continued concerns over the group's involvement in activities deemed a threat to the sovereignty and integrity of India.

"NSCN (K) has declared its aim to create a sovereign Nagaland incorporating the Naga inhabited areas of the Indo-Myanmar r...