On October 23, Security Forces, in an operation, arrested four Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) near Phor village in Phek District in Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post.
On October 22, a militant belonging to Nikki faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-KN) was arrested near 2K Hotel in Officer Colony of Kohima District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrested militant was suspected to be involved in extortion activities on behalf of Commander of Western Division of NSCN (K-Nikki) in Kohima. One Point 22mm Pistol with magazine, ten live rounds of ammunition and other incriminating documents were recovered from the arrestee.