Three NSCN-K Militants Arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap District
Three NSCN-K (Niki Sumi) militants arrested in Arunachal's Tirap
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Security forces arrested three militants from the banned NSCN-K (Niki Sumi) group in Khonsa, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, during a joint operation with the Assam Rifles. The operation resulted in the seizure of firearms, ammunition, and illegal drugs.
- 01Three militants from NSCN-K (Niki Sumi) arrested in Tirap district.
- 02The operation was conducted by Assam Rifles and state police.
- 03Seized items included two pistols, ammunition, mobile phones, and brown sugar.
- 04The arrested individuals were handed over to local police for further investigation.
- 05The operation highlights ongoing security efforts against insurgency in the region.
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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.
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The arrests may contribute to enhanced security and reduced insurgent activity in Arunachal Pradesh, benefiting local communities.
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