The Indian Army has been actively involved in Northeast India—a region comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—primarily to address insurgencies and maintain order.
[5] Human rights organizations and local communities have reported instances of extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence, and arbitrary detentions by the Indian Army in Northeast India.
[19] Reports from Assam and Tripura have documented instances where women, particularly from tribal communities, have been subjected to sexual violence by security forces during counter-insurgency operations.
[22][23] The attempted rape and murder of Miss Luingamla Muinao occurred on January 24, 1986, in Ngainga village, Ukhrul district, Manipur, India.
[27] The rally was supported by various valley-based organizations, and it was resolved that March 11 would be observed as "Unity Day" to symbolize solidarity between the hill and valley communities of Manipur.
[29] In 2004, following widespread protests over the alleged rape and murder of Thangjam Manorama by Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur, the Government of India established a committee led by Justice B.P.
[36] For instance, in 1994–1995, the NHRC took cognizance of alleged killings of civilians in Ukhrul Town, Manipur, during crossfiring between the 20 Assam Rifles and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).