Overview
- Zakhai Sumi, Honito Yepthome and Khahosha Zhimo were apprehended in a joint operation by Nagaland Police, the CRPF and Golaghat Police for their alleged roles in the Merapani ambush.
- An FIR has been filed at Merapani Police Station and authorities are investigating Friday’s attack in which three Assamese youths were intercepted by armed assailants.
- Prakash Boro, who sustained a gunshot wound during the incident, was stabilised at Merapani Community Health Centre before being transferred to Golaghat Civil Hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
- Regional organisations Bir Lachit Sena, the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti and the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad suspended planned protests after the arrests but warned they would stay vigilant.
- Magistrate-level talks at the CRPF Sector Headquarters in Merapani saw Assam and Nagaland officials pledge ongoing monitoring and strict legal action in the disputed border area.