India, March 19 -- The NSCN (IM) has alleged violations of ceasefire ground rules by Indian security forces and voiced concern over what it described as a deteriorating situation in Southern Nagalim.

In a statement issued by its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the outfit cited excerpts from the presidential address delivered by Q. Tuccu during the Tatar Hoho budget session at Hebron on March 18. It said the 1997 ceasefire agreement with the Government of India was intended to facilitate peaceful political dialogue, with mutually agreed ground rules aimed at preventing hostilities, maintaining order, and fostering trust.

However, the group alleged that these protocols had been breached, referring to the February 8 incident a...