ULFA(I) STILL ACTIVE IN ASSAM BORDERS

Guwahati, March 3, 2018:

Assam DGP Mukesh Sahay has said that the security force could not afford to drop its guard against the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) as the front has lately made its presence felt in certain pockets along the state’s border.

The issue remains that in certain pockets, their activities have increased. They are taking advantage of the pockets bordering Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar and Nagaland” Sahay said.

The DGP is also informed that they, along with their counterparts in border areas, are preparing for a strong countermeasure against the militant outfit.

However, Sahay also informed that ULFA (I) has been less active in the state since the last year. “Official reports of the Government of India say that their activities have gone down by 50 percent” he added.

The DGP expressed satisfaction that the law and order situation in the state has improved, the whole pledging to commit towards the betterment of the society as a whole through proper implementation of law and order.