Imphal Free Pressreports on August 13 that five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi Neopak (NSCN-KN) militants were arrested from Ahthibung in Peren District in Nagaland. The arrestees were identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Vitoye Sumi, ‘major’ Hekaho Zhimo, ‘lieutenant’ Paojangam Singon, ‘sergeant’ Lamkhup Singson and ‘corporal’ Vikuto Chopy.
Imphal Free Pressreports on August 13 that a People Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Chenmoho village in Mon District in Nagaland. The arrestee was identified as Narendra Loithongbam.
Earlier on August 8 a NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant identified as Seitinlal was arrested from Athibung market in Peren District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. INR 4,000 and extortion slips were recovered from the arrestee.