Top ULFA (I) cadre nabbed in Changlang, Huge Cache of Arms & Ammunition Recovered

Tinsukia: The Changlang Battalion of Assam Rifles apprehended a top ULFA (I) cadre on 19/10/19 in a joint operation with Changlang police which was lasted for one week and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition and other war like materials from his possession.

Based on intelligence input of own sources, Changlang based Assam Rifles launched a special operation in coordination with district police in the suspected areas in Khimiyang, Yanman, Ngoitang and several adjoining areas and finally nabbed the cadre from the general area of Jongphohate after intense operation for a week-long engagement.

During a preliminary interrogation, the apprehended cadre revealed his identity as self styled Lance Corporal Rupanto Moran (30), resident of Tinsukia district, Assam. The cadre also disclosed that he joined the ULFA (I) outfit organization in 2016 and underwent rigorous physical and weapon training at notorious Taga Camp in Myanmar under guidance and instruction of top rank ULFA (I) outfit organization including SS Commander-in-Chief of ULFA (I). The apprehended cadre is very proficient in Burmese, Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Malayali, Hindi and English language. Before joining in the outfit organisation, the cadre had served as private security guard in Chennai for three years.

Security force recovered 1 MQ assualt rifle with Magazine, 49 rounds live ammunition, combat dress and other war like materials from his possession.

The apprehended insurgent was planning to carry out major subversive activities against the security forces. It is a major blow to the outfit organization which thwarted their evil design.

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