Tani Army
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| Tani Army | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the Tani Army | |
| Leaders | Anthony Doke |
| Dates of operation | June 2005 – present |
| Headquarters | Undisclosed camps near the Indo-Myanmar border |
| Active regions |
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| Ideology | Tani nationalism |
| Size | Not publicly disclosed |
| Part of | National Socialist Council of Taniland, formerly National Liberation Council of Taniland |
| Battles and wars | Insurgency in Northeast India |
| Designated as a terrorist group by |  India |
The Tani Army is a Tani insurgent group that serves as the military wing of the National Socialist Council of Taniland (NSCT), a separatist organization advocating a separate country called Taniland for the Tani people, encompassing areas inhabited by various Tani tribes, in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.[1][2][3][4]
Activities
[edit]In December 2024, the UTA publicly opposed the construction of mega Dams in Arunachal Pradesh, demanding the cancellation of all Memorandum of understanding (MoUs) and Memorandum of agreement (MoAs) signed with hydropower developers.[5] The group released videos showcasing their camps, reportedly located near the Indo-Myanmar border, and displayed their arsenal of weapons.[6]
The activities of the UTA have prompted a heightened security response from Indian authorities. In January 2025, the Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested individuals allegedly involved in recruiting youths into the UTA. Anthony Doke the Commander in Chief of Tani army, has refuted these claims, asserting that the detained individuals are former NLCT members with no current affiliation to the UTA.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Service, Express News (17 January 2025). "Arunachal Pradesh police appeal to armed group members to return, key recruiter held". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "National Liberation Front of Arunachal (NLFA)". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "other-data-india-insurgencynortheast-arunachalpradesh-recovery-of-arms_2015". www.satp.org. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Arunachal police express surprise over NLCT demand". www.business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "United Tani Army seeks quashing of hydropower projects | The Arunachal Times". 24 December 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "United Tani Army's Anthony Doke releases base videos showing weapons | The Arunachal Times". 31 December 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Arunachal: Police Refute UTA Chief's Claims, Arrest Key Recruiter". Sentinel Assam. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2025.