Two APLA militants arrested

Sarupathar: Two suspected Adivasi People's Liberation Army (APLA) militants were arrested in Sarupathar on Thursday evening. According to the sources, the militants were arrested by a team of Assam Police and the 142 Bn CRPF in Uriamghat under Dhansiri subdivision of Golaghat district along the Assam-Nagaland border. The police said that among the arrested, one is the self-proclaimed commander-in-chief of the Adivasi People's Liberation Army (APLA). The police also seized arms and ammunition from the duo.

Meanwhile, the arrested persons were identified as Sahil Munda, the commander-in-chief of APLA, and his associate Jayanta Haok. They are wanted in several cases linked to extortion and other anti-national activities. Notably, two .32 pistols, 10 live ammunition, and the letterhead of the banned outfit were seized by the police. Later, the police team said an investigation into this connection was going on.

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