Guwahati, May 1 -- Based on specific intelligence inputs,a joint team of Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police carried out an operation in Wancho Colony area of Khonsa in Tirap district on Friday.

During the operation, three suspected insurgents linked to NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) were apprehended.

The individuals have been identified as Wingan Agan (33), Jhonny Riba (21), and Rajapeyu Khechan Khetey (30).

Security forces also recovered two 7.65 mm pistols with magazines, nine live rounds, three mobile phones, three SIM cards, and three GPRN-related documents. A small quantity of suspected brown sugar, estimated to be worth around ?500, was also seized.

The arrested individuals, along with the recovered items, have been handed over to t...