NSCN-IM Forms New Battalion ‘Eloi Hau’ in Disputed NC Hills, Raises Security Concerns

The NSCN-IM has announced a new battalion, ‘Eloi Hau’, for the NC Hills (Dima Hasao) region, causing concerns among security agencies. The battalion will be based near the Assam-Manipur-Nagaland tri-junction, with the exact location disputed. Assam Police denies it falls within Assam’s territory. The move strengthens NSCN-IM’s strategic positioning and may impact Assam, offering access to Myanmar through jungle terrain. The Rengma Nagar Hill Protection Force has also merged with NSCN-IM. This development comes amid stalled Naga peace talks and demands for a separate “national flag and constitution.”