26/03/2026
PRESS STATEMENT
Formal Rebuttal to Allegations against CNO/CNDF leader in Indian Media Report
The Chin National Organization (CNO) and its armed wing, the Chin National Defense Force (CNDF), are dedicated to the self-determination, security, and administrative governance of the Chin people. Our organization operates on a foundation of political integrity and humanitarian service, striving to protect our community while upholding the highest standards of regional stability.
We are issuing this statement to formally rebut what are unsubstantiated and defamatory claims published in a recent article by The Quint titled “Inside NIA Arrests: A Global Web of Drugs & War Driving Conflict in Northeast.”
We strongly refute claims that the CNDF’s operations are financed through narcotics, linked to drug trafficking networks in Chin State, Myanmar, or India, supported through illicit cross-border activities in coordination with armed groups involved in drug production, or significantly backed by foreign missionary networks. These allegations are entirely false, irresponsible, and without any factual basis. The CNDF does not engage in, support, or benefit from narcotics production or trafficking in any form, and there is no connection between the CNDF and narcotics activities in India or elsewhere.
We also categorically state that Salai Peter Thang, Vice President (1) of the Chin National Organization (CNO), has no involvement in narcotics trafficking or any illicit activities, and these allegations are entirely baseless; we further challenge the publication to produce any credible evidence to support such claims. We also clarify that he has no personal, professional, or indirect association with the foreign nationals recently apprehended by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) and has never contacted, met, or seen them. Any attempt to link his name to these cases is fabricated, unsubstantiated, and malicious, and is intended to mislead the public.
Journalistic integrity requires a commitment to truth and verification. We request that The Quint remove these false accusations and issue a formal correction without delay. We reserve the right to pursue further action should these defamatory claims remain unaddressed. We remain open to providing further clarification to ensure that reporting reflects the facts.
PRESS STATEMENT
Formal Rebuttal to Allegations against CNO/CNDF leader in Indian Media Report
Dated: Falam, the 24th March 2026
The Chin National Organization (CNO) and its armed wing, the Chin National Defense Force (CNDF), are dedicated to the self-determination, security, and administrative governance of the Chin people. Our organization operates on a foundation of political integrity and humanitarian service, striving to protect our community while upholding the highest standards of regional stability.
We are issuing this statement to formally rebut what are unsubstantiated and defamatory claims published in a recent article by The Quint titled “Inside NIA Arrests: A Global Web of Drugs & War Driving Conflict in Northeast.”
We strongly refute claims that the CNDF’s operations are financed through narcotics, linked to drug trafficking networks in Chin State, Myanmar, or India, supported through illicit cross-border activities in coordination with armed groups involved in drug production, or significantly backed by foreign missionary networks. These allegations are entirely false, irresponsible, and without any factual basis. The CNDF does not engage in, support, or benefit from narcotics production or trafficking in any form, and there is no connection between the CNDF and narcotics activities in India or elsewhere.
We also categorically state that Salai Peter Thang, Vice President (1) of the Chin National Organization (CNO), has no involvement in narcotics trafficking or any illicit activities, and these allegations are entirely baseless; we further challenge the publication to produce any credible evidence to support such claims. We also clarify that he has no personal, professional, or indirect association with the foreign nationals recently apprehended by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) and has never contacted, met, or seen them. Any attempt to link his name to these cases is fabricated, unsubstantiated, and malicious, and is intended to mislead the public.
Journalistic integrity requires a commitment to truth and verification. We request that The Quint remove these false accusations and issue a formal correction without delay. We reserve the right to pursue further action should these defamatory claims remain unaddressed. We remain open to providing further clarification to ensure that reporting reflects the facts.
