Shillong, Nov 4: In continuation of their ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Assam, Assam Police and Military Intelligence apprehended two more overground workers (OGWs) of the outlawed outfit United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) from Tinsukia district in Upper Assam on Monday.

These two were critical in collecting funds for ULFA(I).

Based on interrogation of Kiran Sharma, an ULFA(I) linkman nabbed in operations between October 26 to 30, a joint operation involving Assam Police, Military Intelligence (Kolkata based) was launched in General Area of Lekhapani and Jagun, in Tinsukia district on Monday, resulting in the apprehension of two overground workers.

They have been identified as Bijit Dhar of Jagun and Nantu Debnath of Lekhapani, Tinsukia, Assam. Approximately, Rs 2 lakh in cash was also recovered from their possession.

They were the key linkmen associated with ULFA(I) Commander self-styled Maj Gen Arunodoy Dahotia on terror funding.

This operation follows a series of coordinated intelligence-based operations conducted from October 25 to October 30, 2024, and has now resulted in the apprehension of a total of 12 overground ULFA(I) operatives in upper Assam.

The joint operation remains ongoing, as security forces aim to dismantle remaining entire network connected to ULFA(I) in the region.

The ongoing operation is seen as critical as security agencies look to counter threats of IED attacks during Republic Day 2025 and ensure stability in Assam.

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