On May 2, 2023, security forces arrested three insurgents from the banned National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction led by Niki Sumi in Khonsa, a town in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The arrests were made during a coordinated operation involving the Assam Rifles and state police. The militants, identified as Wingan Agan (33), Jhonny Riba (21), and Rajapeyu Khechan Khetey (30), were apprehended in Wancho Colony. Authorities seized two 7.65mm pistols, nine cartridges, three mobile phones with SIM cards, and brown sugar valued at approximately ₹500 (roughly $6 USD). The arrested militants and the confiscated items were subsequently handed over to the Khonsa police station for further investigation, underscoring the ongoing efforts to combat insurgency in the region.