India, Oct. 18 -- Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday constituted a tribunal consisting of Justice Nelson Sailo, Judge of the Gauhati High Court, for adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) a banned organisation.
The Centre on September 22 decided to extend the ban imposed on the NSCN-K along with all its factions, wings and front organisations for five more years due to its involvement in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India. The ban was effective from September 28 for a period of five years.
On Friday, the Home Ministry announced the constitution of the tribunal. "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1...