4 NDFB (S) Ultras Nabbed for Extortion in Assam

Goreswar, October 17, 2019:

Three National Democratic Front of Boroland (Sangbijit) cadres have landed in the authorities' net after carrying out extortion activities in Baksa district of Assam.

The cadres were arrested after complaints from a local, Belifang Mushahary. After receiving complaints from the man, local police along with army launched an operation, at the end of which the militants were arrested.

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Two of the cadres were arrested from Baihata Chariali while they were there to collected extortion money. The cadres have been identified as Dhaneswar Bodo alias SDB, and Raju Swargiary alias 'Boga'.

Based on Goreswor Police Station FIR no. 124/19 and 387, the personnel arrested the cadres under the supervision of Suwagpur Police Station I/C Rajen Boro.

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The NDFB (S) cadre had reportedly demanded money on October 8. After interrogating the nabbed cadres, the authorities were able to nab Thandei Boro and Bijoy alias Hiru.

The police and army are continuing the crackdown against these reported incidents of extortion in the State.

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