As per the army officials, security forces have detained up to 107 members and supporters of the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) since 2022.
107 ULFA-I Cadres, Supporters Detained
Security forces have stepped up their efforts to bring about normality in Assam over the past year particularly in Upper Assam.
“Government approach towards restoring complete normalcy in the last few remaining pockets of Upper Assam is in place and being executed. Incidentally, ideological construct of ULFA has long been marginalised by exponential development in the state backed by stable government which even led to large number of cadres being apprehended, weapons recovered, cadres surrendering & recruitment being prevented,” statement by Lt. Col. Mahender Rawat, PRO (Defence), Guwahati, said.
The statement further added, ”In Upper Assam alone, with effect from 2022, security forces have apprehended 107 cadres/Over Ground Workers, recovered 60 weapons and with a good soft approach ensured surrender of 22 cadres and prevented recruitment of another 64.”