On October 16, a militant belonging to Nikki faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-KN) was arrested near Naga United in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was suspected to be involved in extortion activities. According to The Nagaland Post, one 9 mm pistol with magazine, two unused booklets, 13 leaves of a booklet, 23 loose extortion slips, 7 GPRN assignment letter duly signed by V Iheto, secretary, Union Territory and one mobile phone were recovered from the possession of the arrested militant.