"At a time when talks between the Centre and Naga groups have reportedly reached the final stage, some top commanders of the NSCN (I-M) faction are said to be camping along the India-Myanmar border area. According to News18 report, Phungting Shimrang, former army chief and senior member of the NSCN (I-M), has reportedly gone to Yunan province in China with two of his trusted comrades. A leader of the Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) faction told News18, “Phungting and his two comrades reached China via eastern Nagaland (Naga self-administered areas in Myanmar) in the second half of October. The three leaders are trying to talk to the Chinese authorities for aid in their fight against India.” “NSCN (I-M) (army chief) Anthony Shimray has also left the outfit’s headquarters camp in Hebron and is staying in an undisclosed location along the India-Myanmar border,” the leader added. ULFA(Independent) chief Paresh Baruah told News18 over the phone, from an undisclosed location, that “Phungting Shimrang will not return to Camp Hebron along with his comrades. They have realised that GoI is not ready to give more power to the Nagas, especially as far as the flag and constitution are concerned. Hence, they are ready to fight again.” ..."