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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam Police arrest 22 Ulfa-I, NSCN-KYA cadres in July: IGP
1 2 3 4 Dibrugarh: In a crackdown on insurgent activities, Assam Police have arrested 22 cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (Ulfa-I) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung (NSCN-KYA) from various districts of the state in July, inspector general of police (IGP), northeast range, Satya Raj Hazarika said on Monday. Addressing a media briefing at Charaideo, Hazarika revealed that nine linkmen of the two militant outfits were also apprehended in Charaideo district in June. The operations were part of a sustained effort to curb subversive activities ahead of Independence Day. "We have arrested 22 cadres of the Ulfa-I and NSCN-KYA from various districts this month. Last month nine linkmen of the Ulfa-I and NSCN-KYA were nabbed from Charaideo district", Hazarika said. "Based on intelligence inputs regarding potential subversive activities by militant groups ahead of Independence Day, coordinated operations under the Unified Command — comprising Assam Police, Assam Rifles, and the Army — have been intensified, particularly in Upper Assam districts bordering Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. Security forces are on high alert to ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations, and we will not allow any disruptive activities," he said. The IGP said the arrests were a result of meticulous intelligence gathering and swift action by security personnel. "These arrests have significantly disrupted the operational capabilities of these groups in the region," he added. The arrests form part of a broader security sweep that began in June, when nine linkmen associated with Ulfa-I and NSCN-KYA were nabbed from Charaideo district alone. These linkmen typically serve as crucial intermediaries between militant groups and local communities, facilitating recruitment, logistics and intelligence gathering for underground organisations. Charaideo SSP Surjeet Singh Panesar, who was also present at the briefing, added that the crackdown would continue. "We are closely monitoring suspicious movements, especially in border areas. Our aim is to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents," Panesar said. The heightened security measures come amid reports of militant groups attempting to escalate violence in the run-up to Aug 15. Security forces have increased patrolling, set up checkpoints, and conducted raids in sensitive locations. With Independence Day approaching, Assam Police and allied forces remain on high alert, determined to thwart any attempts by insurgent groups to disrupt peace in the region.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
AR foils ambush near India-Myanmar border, 1 insurgent dead
Dibrugarh: A suspected NSCN-KYA insurgent was killed and a major cache of arms recovered after Assam Rifles personnel repelled a surprise ambush near the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district on Sunday. The encounter took place during a routine patrol between Khogla and Lyangche villages, when troops from the Wakka Company Operating Base, under the Khonsa Battalion, came under sudden and heavy fire from insurgents hiding in dense jungle terrain. The paramilitary unit's swift response neutralised the threat, averting what could have been a deadly attack. A subsequent search of the area revealed a makeshift hideout and a significant stockpile of war-like stores. The recovered items included five IEDs weighing 15kg, 34 detonators, three pistols (.22 and .32 calibre), 74 live rounds, one Chinese grenade, two walkie-talkies, Indian and Burmese currency, extortion notes, combat clothing, two SIM cards each from India and Myanmar, and other incriminating materials. "The patrol came under sudden and heavy fire from a pre-set ambush deep in jungle terrain. Our troops launched an immediate and effective counter-assault, forcing the insurgents to flee and abandon their position. The scale of the recovery shows a clear intent to carry out hostile activity," said a senior Assam Rifles official. NSCN-KYA, a faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, has long operated along the porous India-Myanmar border and remains a persistent security concern in the region. Longding, in southeastern Arunachal Pradesh, has seen several such encounters in recent years. Its dense forest cover and remote geography make it a favoured transit corridor for insurgent movement between the two countries.
