Security forces arrested three hardcore cadres of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Wancho Colony, Khonsa, in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh. The men have been identified as Wingan Agan (33), Jhonny Riba (21) and Rajapeyu Khechan Khetey (30).
Officials said the operation was carried out in the general area of Wancho Colony in Khonsa. The detainees were described by authorities as “hardcore cadres” of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction; “cadres” here refers to members associated with the outfit. Authorities indicated the arrests followed an intelligence-led move, though full operational details were not immediately released.
Local security sources and district officials are handling the case, and standard procedures for interrogation and further investigation are underway. No information on recovered arms, injuries, or formal charges was available in the initial reports.
The development is the latest security action reported in Tirap district and will likely be followed by further updates from law enforcement agencies. This report first appeared on EastMojo.
Original Source: https://eastmojo.com/arunachal-pradesh/2026/05/01/arunachal-three-nscn-k-nikki-sumi-cadres-apprehended-in-tirap/
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Publish Date: 2026-05-01 15:31:00
