Guwahati, Oct 26: In a major blow to insurgent network in Upper Assam, Military Intelligence and Assam Police apprehended multiple ULFA(I) Overground Workers (OGWs) and linkmen in a joint operation on Friday.

The intelligence-driven operation targeted individuals with direct ties to ULFA (I) leadership, specifically ULFA(I)’s self-styled commanders Brig Arunodoy Dahotia and Brig Ganesh Lahon.

The operation was based on intelligence about active communication between OGWs and senior ULFA (I) commanders Dahotia and Lahon over encrypted channels. This intelligence was relayed to the Inspector General of Police (Northeast Region), prompting an immediate response from security forces.

The first raid, conducted on October 25, 2024, in the Namtola area of Charaideo district, involved Military Intelligence, Assam Police, and 23 Assam Rifles/HQ 73 Mountain Brigade. This operation led to the capture of Prem Newar, a prominent linkman with reported affiliations to ULFA(I) Commander Ganesh Lahon.

Simultaneously, a second raid was conducted in Chabua in Dibrugarh district, resulting in the apprehension of two ULFA(I) operatives- Ujjal Gohain (alias Socrates), son of late Hem Chandra Gohain, and Shashanka Rajkhowa, son of Keshab Rajkhowa. Both were identified as key OGWs for the insurgent group.

Meanwhile, the joint operation is ongoing as security forces focus on dismantling ULFA(I) network across Upper Assam.

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