According to the NSF, the delegation was stopped despite having reference letters and documents related to the proposed visit.
The federation alleged that the Assam Rifles, under the authority of the Government of India, prevented its members from proceeding towards Myanmar, describing the action as "unreasonable" and "arrogant".

The NSF questioned the rationale behind stopping the delegation, particularly in the context of Naga cultural and social ties across the India-Myanmar border.

"This is a serious question to ponder. Government of India and Assam Rifles against the integration of Nagas!" the federation said in its statement.

The incident has also prompted the NSF to reiterate its position on Naga unity and integration, with the federation using the slogans "Nagas Are One" and "Nagas Without Borders" in response to the incident. The federation also warned of retaliation, stating, "Nagas will retaliate."

The NSF delegation was reportedly en route to Myanmar as part of a cultural exchange programme aimed at strengthening ties among Naga communities across the international border.

Meanwhile, the Angami Students' Union (ASU) condemned the alleged stopping of a Naga Students' Federation (NSF) delegation by Assam Rifles personnel at the Avangkhu check gate in Meluri district while the delegation was travelling to Myanmar.

In a statement, the ASU said the incident occurred in the early hours of September 19, when the NSF delegation was allegedly prevented from proceeding to meet Naga communities in Myanmar despite having reference letters for the visit.

The ASU described the action as "insensible" and questioned the rationale behind preventing the delegation from travelling to Myanmar for a cultural exchange programme.

The student body also criticised the Assam Rifles' long-standing description of itself as the "Friends of the Hill People", alleging that the force's actions in the region have instead caused hardship to hill communities.

The ASU further alleged that the incident reflected broader restrictions on the movement and interaction of Naga communities living on both sides of the India-Myanmar border.

"The Assam Rifles must be reminded that simply organising publicity events or programmes, distributing materials or essentials cannot overshadow the atrocities upon the Nagas over decades," the ASU said.

The organisation also questioned the Government of India over whether the alleged restriction on the NSF delegation was officially endorsed and whether such action was consistent with the rights of Naga communities living across the international border.

The ASU referred to the Government of India's recognition of the "unique history" of the Nagas and questioned how the incident should be viewed in that context.

The union expressed solidarity with the NSF and called on Naga citizens to remain prepared to respond to what it described as threats to Naga rights and aspirations.

The statement was issued by ASU president Diezevisie Nakhro and vice president Zhovito Rikha.