<p>The Army on Sunday ordered a Court of Inquiry into the killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, and promised action based on the findings of the probe.</p>.<p>Police in Nagaland's capital Kohima said at least 11 civilians were killed by security forces and that it is investigating whether the incident was a case of mistaken identity.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/13-killed-in-nagaland-during-counter-insurgency-operation-cm-amit-shah-condemn-unfortunate-incident-1057771.html" target="_blank">13 killed in Nagaland during 'counter insurgency operation'; CM, Amit Shah condemn 'unfortunate incident'</a></strong></p>.<p>Army officials said the operation in the district that borders Myanmar was carried out based on credible intelligence inputs about the likely movement of insurgents in the area.</p>.<p>"The incident and its aftermath are deeply regretted. The cause of the unfortunate loss of lives is being investigated by a Court of Inquiry at the highest level and appropriate action will be taken as per the course of law," the Army said in a statement.</p>.<p>It said the security forces have suffered severe injuries in the operation and one soldier succumbed to his injuries.</p>.<p>Official sources said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen MM Naravane have been briefed about the incident.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The Army on Sunday ordered a Court of Inquiry into the killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, and promised action based on the findings of the probe.</p>.<p>Police in Nagaland's capital Kohima said at least 11 civilians were killed by security forces and that it is investigating whether the incident was a case of mistaken identity.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/13-killed-in-nagaland-during-counter-insurgency-operation-cm-amit-shah-condemn-unfortunate-incident-1057771.html" target="_blank">13 killed in Nagaland during 'counter insurgency operation'; CM, Amit Shah condemn 'unfortunate incident'</a></strong></p>.<p>Army officials said the operation in the district that borders Myanmar was carried out based on credible intelligence inputs about the likely movement of insurgents in the area.</p>.<p>"The incident and its aftermath are deeply regretted. The cause of the unfortunate loss of lives is being investigated by a Court of Inquiry at the highest level and appropriate action will be taken as per the course of law," the Army said in a statement.</p>.<p>It said the security forces have suffered severe injuries in the operation and one soldier succumbed to his injuries.</p>.<p>Official sources said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen MM Naravane have been briefed about the incident.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>