Hardcore ULFA(I), NSCN(R) militants apprehended in Arunachal Pradesh
First Published: 10th April, 2018 10:04 IST
Two hardcore ULFA(I) militants and two NSCN(R) militants have been apprehended in two separate operations by security forces in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. Based on specific inputs on the presence
Two hardcore ULFA(I) militants and two NSCN(R) militants have been apprehended in two separate operations by security forces in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday.
Based on specific inputs on the presence of armed militants in Lekhapani area of Changlang district, the security forces launched an operation and apprehended two hardcore ULFA-Independent militants.
The apprehended militants have been identified as Anil Kanikar also known as Dahotia and Pramod Barua. Post spot interrogation the militants admitted allegiance to the banned organization and to having been involved in extortion activities in the area.
In a similar intelligence based operation launched in Ngeichang area of Changlang district, security forces apprehended two active militants of NSCN-R. The arrested militants have been identified as Nongman Jugli and Sampan Harap. The cadres were found in possession of weapons, ammunition and other incriminating documents.
Security Forces has been carrying out unabated operations in South Arunachal Pradesh along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Extortion activities along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border has been on the rise with insurgent outfits like the ULFA-Independent and various factions of the NSCN carrying out extortion activities in the region.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Violence in Manipur: 2 CRPF jawans dead, 2 others seriously injured
27th April 2024Live Cong in Manipur demands repoll in 17 polling stations of Ukhrul
27th April 2024Live Fresh violence in Manipur, 2 CRPF jawans dead, 2 others seriously injured
27th April 2024Live 26 officials suspended, around 1,700 voters boycott polling in East Tripura: Chief Election Officer
27th April 2024WE RECOMMEND
Arunachal Repolling in 8 PS: 79.80% turnout recorded
The total voter turnout in the state now stands at 77.7% (Parliamentary Constituencies) and 82.95% (Assembly Constituencies).
26th April 2024Row over Chakma-Hajong: Union Minister Rijiju says his comments were twisted, misinterpreted; attempt to tarnish Assam CM’s image
Rijiju alleged that his remark has been fabricated to create confusion at a time when Lok Sabha polls are underway.
25th April 2024Arunachal CM Pema Khandu congratulates VogueStar Miss India 2024 Duyir Ete
Chief Minister Khandu said that Ete's achievement in the pageant reflects the broad spectrum of skill among the youth of Arunachal Pradesh.
24th April 2024Repoll in 8 polling stations of Arunachal Pradesh underway
Re-polling at these polling station was ordered after the voting done on April 19 at these constituencies were declared void by the Election Commission of India (ECI) after reports of violence and booth snatching came to fore.
24th April 2024At above 10,000 ft in a Tawang village a school headmaster is teaching people to say no to plastic
The headmaster felicitates students who brings in the maximum plastic waste to keep them motivated.
23rd April 2024