Seven Suspected ULFA (I) OGWs Arrested in Assam–Arunachal Operations

Tinsukia, April 12: Security forces have arrested seven suspected Over Ground Workers (OGWs) allegedly linked to the banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) during coordinated operations in Assam’s Tinsukia district and adjoining areas of Arunachal Pradesh.

Seven suspected ULFA (I) overground workers arrested during coordinated security operations in Assam’s Tinsukia district and adjoining areas of Arunachal Pradesh.(Image: AP)

The arrested individuals have been identified as Berlin Neog from Bordumsa, Mithu Gohain and Lilambar Moran from Pengeri, Bikash Deka from Kakopathar, Shiva Dev and Paritosh Dev from Miao in Arunachal Pradesh, and Manab Dey from Makum.

According to police sources, the suspects were allegedly involved in extortion activities and the exchange of sensitive information with the militant group over a prolonged period. Officials said the arrests were made during separate operations across multiple locations following intelligence inputs about their alleged links with the outfit.

A police official stated that the coordinated operations were carried out by security teams to dismantle the network supporting the militant group in the region.

“All seven suspects are believed to have maintained contact with members of ULFA (Independent) and facilitated the transfer of information. The arrests were made after operations conducted across several locations in the district,” the official said.

Police added that the accused are currently under interrogation as part of an ongoing investigation to determine the extent of their involvement and identify other possible links within the network.

Authorities said further investigations are underway to uncover the broader network and activities connected to the proscribed group.