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Recovery of Arms:2015
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January - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Rongsoi on the Assam-Meghalaya border on January 6, reports Times of India. Five pistols and ammunition were recovered.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Rongsoi on the Assam-Meghalaya border on January 6, reports Times of India. Five pistols and ammunition were recovered.
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January - 7 
A militant belonging to the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) surrendered in Tura (West Garo Hills District) on January 7, reports The Shillong Times. The militant identified as Breni Ch Marak (23) hails from Oragitok area on the foothills of Nokrek national park under Rongram Police Outpost.
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A militant belonging to the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) surrendered in Tura (West Garo Hills District) on January 7, reports The Shillong Times. The militant identified as Breni Ch Marak (23) hails from Oragitok area on the foothills of Nokrek national park under Rongram Police Outpost. He surrendered at Tura police station and handed over a 7.65 pistol with two magazines containing eight live rounds and a wireless communication handset.
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February - 2 
An A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) militant, identified as Sengrak S Sangma alias Andalao Matgrik, was killed when Police commandos and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) raided a hide out of AMEF in Boldra Abri near Soba Jambal village in North Garo Hills on February 2, reports The Sh
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An A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) militant, identified as Sengrak S Sangma alias Andalao Matgrik, was killed when Police commandos and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) raided a hide out of AMEF in Boldra Abri near Soba Jambal village in North Garo Hills on February 2, reports The Shillong Times. AMEF ‘chief’ Jack Marak, who was inside the camp, had a narrow escape. District Police Chief J F K Marak stated that “He (Jack) was spotted fleeing in a camouflage dress but due to the thick jungle and the terrain we could not nab him”. Security Forces (SFs) recovered 23 plastic explosives along with 65 detonators along with a 7.65 pistol containing three live rounds, 8 empty cases of AK rifle ammunition, two wireless communication handsets of Kenwood and Motorola, five demand letter pads of AMEF and other incriminating documents. The presence of plastic explosives in the hands of Garo out fits such as AMEF and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has been a worrying factor for SFs.
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February - 4 February - 5
Assistant teacher of Tura Christian Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Iqbal Rafique, who was abducted on February 1, 2015, was released on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. According to West Garo Hills Police, a former militant of the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B
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Assistant teacher of Tura Christian Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Iqbal Rafique, who was abducted on February 1, 2015, was released on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. According to West Garo Hills Police, a former militant of the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), identified as Silgrak Sangma was arrested on February 4 near the Nehru Park area in Danakgre in West Garo Hills in connection with the abduction. A 9 mm pistol with five live rounds of ammunition was also recovered from his possession. The former militant had come to pick up the ransom in exchange for Rafique, along with two others who managed to escape. Later an amount of INR 500000 meant as ransom was also recovered from the family of the victim. It is unclear if any ransom was paid to the abductors.
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February - 6 
Police on February 6 arrested A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) ‘general secretary’, identified as Simseng G Momin, reports The Shillong Times. He was arrested from West Garo Hills District, after he had fled to escape a raid on his home in Rongjeng in East Garo Hills District by Rongjeng Police on
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Police on February 6 arrested A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) ‘general secretary’, identified as Simseng G Momin, reports The Shillong Times. He was arrested from West Garo Hills District, after he had fled to escape a raid on his home in Rongjeng in East Garo Hills District by Rongjeng Police on the same day. Police recovered explosives, detonators, INR 1500000 along with some incriminating documents and a laptop. District Police chief stated that Simseng G Momin was also the General Secretary of Rongjeng unit of Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), a civilian organisation. Another AMEF militant identified as Metronath Marak, residing in proper Chandmari in West Garo Hills District, who was to give shelter to Simseng G Momin was also arrested. A surrendered A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant, who was the ‘area commander’ of ‘southern command’, identified as Dimsrang M Sangma alias Nawal was arrested by South Garo Hills District for his alleged involvement in the abduction of State Bank of India (SBI) official SK Mishra. The bank official was abducted on August 5 at Barengapara road in Cherengpara village in West Garo Hills District. According to police, one of the key conspirators behind the abduction, Dimsrang had surrendered before Border Security Force (BSF) on January 13.
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February - 25 
An unidentified GNLA militant, surrendered before the West Garo Hills Police on February 25, reports The Assam Tribune. He surrendered with one AK 81 rifle, three magazines and 27 live rounds. Upon his revelations the West Garo Hills Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were able to re
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An unidentified GNLA militant, surrendered before the West Garo Hills Police on February 25, reports The Assam Tribune. He surrendered with one AK 81 rifle, three magazines and 27 live rounds. Upon his revelations the West Garo Hills Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were able to recover one crude bomb from near Kherapara Nokat in West Garo Hills District, reports The Assam Tribune.
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March - 4 
Son of the Nokma (village headman) of Oragitok in West Garo Hills, identified as Sengbath Marak was killed in an encounter between suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Police in Rongram in West Garo Hills District, on March 4, reports The Assam Tribune. He was killed i
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Son of the Nokma (village headman) of Oragitok in West Garo Hills, identified as Sengbath Marak was killed in an encounter between suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Police in Rongram in West Garo Hills District, on March 4, reports The Assam Tribune. He was killed in the encounter when Police stormed a house in the village of Romba Ading to flush out GNLA militants who had taken shelter there. According to police there were four militants along with the Nokma’s son inside the house when it was raided. The other militants managed to escape by opening fire and fleeing into the nearby jungle, close to Nokrek Biosphere. Police further added that he was involved with the armed group because he opened fire on the Police. A 7.65 pistol with two live rounds, two magazines, three GNLA demand notes and a detonator were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 8 
A villager, identified as Bretynath K Momin was killed by militants claiming to be from the A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), after branding him as a Police informer, at North Garo Hills District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered the letter along with three empty cases of AK
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A villager, identified as Bretynath K Momin was killed by militants claiming to be from the A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), after branding him as a Police informer, at North Garo Hills District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered the letter along with three empty cases of AK ammo, three empty cases of 7.65 rifle and two numbers of 7.65 pellets
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March - 9 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants allegedly fired at a school near at Rabhagre village in West Garo Hills District, on March 9, reports The Shillong Times. The militants fled when Police retaliated. According to information, GNLA militants riding on two motorcycles were trying
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants allegedly fired at a school near at Rabhagre village in West Garo Hills District, on March 9, reports The Shillong Times. The militants fled when Police retaliated. According to information, GNLA militants riding on two motorcycles were trying to enforce the shutdown when the firing took place. Police recovered 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine and five live ammunition, safety fuses, two electric detonators, one GNLA demand pad with seal, empty cartridge cases, and two motorcycles.
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March - 17 
In a joint operation conducted by Goalpara based Army troops and Meghalaya Police, two militants of A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) were killed on March 17, reports The Shillong Times. The dead militants have been identified as Akhi Momin and Selba Sangma. One factory made pistol, two single shot
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In a joint operation conducted by Goalpara based Army troops and Meghalaya Police, two militants of A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) were killed on March 17, reports The Shillong Times. The dead militants have been identified as Akhi Momin and Selba Sangma. One factory made pistol, two single shot rifles, three live rounds, one machete and other war like stores were recovered during the operation. The operation was carried out on the basis of intelligence input that four to five AMEF terrorists were present in a camp in Petchong Jonksi in North Garo Hills. While approaching the camp, a group of about six terrorists were encountered. Another source, meanwhile, said two more persons of the same group were apprehended following the encounter. They were identified as Delnot Momin and Robin Momin.
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March - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that, on March 17, Songsak (East Garo Hills) Police arrested one person identified as Ambar R. Marak (23) and recovered one pistol along with six rounds of 7.65mm ammunitions from his possession.
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The Shillong Times reports that, on March 17, Songsak (East Garo Hills) Police arrested one person identified as Ambar R. Marak (23) and recovered one pistol along with six rounds of 7.65mm ammunitions from his possession.
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March - 24 
On March 24, two ANVC-B militants, identified as Alimbert Ch Momin and Amit D Sangma, were arrested from Chelipara village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Two 7.65 pistols along with one live round were recovered from them. According to Police the two were engaged in extorti
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On March 24, two ANVC-B militants, identified as Alimbert Ch Momin and Amit D Sangma, were arrested from Chelipara village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Two 7.65 pistols along with one live round were recovered from them. According to Police the two were engaged in extortion and abduction in the name of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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March - 31 
East Garo Hills Police on March 31, shot dead a senior ‘commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) , identified as Kiljang Sangma alias Jangjang , after Police stormed his hideout in the deep forests of Nengkhra area of East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He was the ‘area c
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East Garo Hills Police on March 31, shot dead a senior ‘commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) , identified as Kiljang Sangma alias Jangjang , after Police stormed his hideout in the deep forests of Nengkhra area of East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He was the ‘area commander’ of Chokpot region in South Garo Hills, in 2014, when GNLA militants killed a civilian Josbina Sangma, accusing her of being a police collaborator. District Police Chief Nestell R Marak also added that “The GNLA ‘commander’ was shot dead during the exchange of fire and we recovered an AK rifle, magazine with ammunition, his identity card and solar plates. It was a permanent camp housing around 7-8 cadres,”
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April - 7 
A suspected militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was killed in an operation by East Garo Hills Police in the Nokrek National Biosphere region in West Garo Hills District, on April 7, reports The Shillong Times. A joint training camp of ULFA-I and Garo National
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A suspected militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was killed in an operation by East Garo Hills Police in the Nokrek National Biosphere region in West Garo Hills District, on April 7, reports The Shillong Times. A joint training camp of ULFA-I and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was also destroyed. East Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) SP Davis Nestell R Marak stated that ““The operation began on Monday after we received intelligence reports about the presence of a major training camp housing both ULFA and GNLA militants and our information revealed that as many as 70 cadres from the two outfits were being imparted training,”. Police have recovered a pistol, an IED explosive, an air gun and large quantities of ration and other supplies from the camp.
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April - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Mandalgre village in East Garo Hills region, on April 8, reports The Telegraph. SFs located a make shift camp of militants and recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) an
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Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Mandalgre village in East Garo Hills region, on April 8, reports The Telegraph. SFs located a make shift camp of militants and recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and camouflage.
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April - 8 
West Garo Hills Police, on April 8, narrowly missed a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants taking shelter in a house in Amingokgre in West Garo hills District, reports The Shillong Times. When police commandos approached the house they were reportedly fired upon by as many as half
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West Garo Hills Police, on April 8, narrowly missed a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants taking shelter in a house in Amingokgre in West Garo hills District, reports The Shillong Times. When police commandos approached the house they were reportedly fired upon by as many as half a dozen militants. Police recovered a 9mm automatic pistol with two magazines and 29 live rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition along with GNLA demand notes and other incriminating documents. The operation was launched following reports about movement of armed men in the area.
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April - 11 
A grenade was recovered from Mawryngkneng village in East Khasi Hills District on April 11, reports The Shillong Times. Later, personnel from the Bomb Disposal Squad safely defused the grenade.
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A grenade was recovered from Mawryngkneng village in East Khasi Hills District on April 11, reports The Shillong Times. Later, personnel from the Bomb Disposal Squad safely defused the grenade.
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April - 13 
Based on revelation of two arrested GNLA linkmen, West Garo Hills Police raided a GNLA hideout at Asinagre in South Garo Hills, which led to a fire fight, on April 13, reports The Shillong Times. Also, a militant identified as Hendrin D Sangma was arrested and an IED was recovered.
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Based on revelation of two arrested GNLA linkmen, West Garo Hills Police raided a GNLA hideout at Asinagre in South Garo Hills, which led to a fire fight, on April 13, reports The Shillong Times. Also, a militant identified as Hendrin D Sangma was arrested and an IED was recovered.
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April - 14 
On April 14, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team raided a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) hideout at Dimit village of East Garo Hills bordering West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The raid led to a fire fight with GNLA group led by ‘commander’ Darwin. Police recovered amm
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On April 14, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team raided a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) hideout at Dimit village of East Garo Hills bordering West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The raid led to a fire fight with GNLA group led by ‘commander’ Darwin. Police recovered ammunition and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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April - 18 
Two GNLA militants, identified as Mukundo Rabha and Apurba Rabha were arrested on April 18, from Damas Kaskona village in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. A 9mm pistol, one magazine, three rounds of live ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from them.
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Two GNLA militants, identified as Mukundo Rabha and Apurba Rabha were arrested on April 18, from Damas Kaskona village in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. A 9mm pistol, one magazine, three rounds of live ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from them.
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April - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF), on April 22, recovered 132 electronic detonators from three persons identified as Abdul Bashid, Mohammed Zaki Hussain and Basriddin Rahman, from an area near Jadi Market in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Border Security Force (BSF), on April 22, recovered 132 electronic detonators from three persons identified as Abdul Bashid, Mohammed Zaki Hussain and Basriddin Rahman, from an area near Jadi Market in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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April - 27 
Police, on April 27, arrested an individual identified as Jeron Mawrie from Itshyrwat in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered one licensed SBBL (smooth bore breech loading) gun, safety fuse, two detonators, 200 grams of suspected explosive powder and one dagger.
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Police, on April 27, arrested an individual identified as Jeron Mawrie from Itshyrwat in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered one licensed SBBL (smooth bore breech loading) gun, safety fuse, two detonators, 200 grams of suspected explosive powder and one dagger.
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May - 2 
Police on May 2 killed the ‘commander-in-chief of A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), Jack Marak, in a counter-insurgency operation at Mandadrop village under Kharkutta Police Outpost in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Police recovered one AK-47 with two magazines, 49 live rounds of
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Police on May 2 killed the ‘commander-in-chief of A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), Jack Marak, in a counter-insurgency operation at Mandadrop village under Kharkutta Police Outpost in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Police recovered one AK-47 with two magazines, 49 live rounds of 7.62 pistol, one 9mm pistol with one magazine, four live rounds of 9mm, one magazine of 7.62 pistol with two live rounds, 14 electric detonators, four meters fuse wire, eight pieces of gelatin sticks, demand notes, diaries and several mobile SIM cards.
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May - 7 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Gambat was gunned down by Meghalaya Police and the Indian Army, on May 7 in Tapa Darengchi area in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police sources, joint team of Police and Army were reportedly
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Gambat was gunned down by Meghalaya Police and the Indian Army, on May 7 in Tapa Darengchi area in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police sources, joint team of Police and Army were reportedly fired upon by a group of unidentified armed men. A pistol was recovered from the site.
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May - 20 
Two United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as Arnes Momin alias Dikdik and Lepin R Sangma alias Dilsang Sangma, who was a ‘platoon commander’ of Goalpara District in Assam were arrested near village Birubari in North Garo Hills District on May 20, reports The Shillong Times. One 7
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Two United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as Arnes Momin alias Dikdik and Lepin R Sangma alias Dilsang Sangma, who was a ‘platoon commander’ of Goalpara District in Assam were arrested near village Birubari in North Garo Hills District on May 20, reports The Shillong Times. One 7.65 mm pistol, one country made shot gun, few rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle and other materials were recovered from Lepin R Sangma. The arrested militants were close to ‘commander in chief’ of UALA, Sinbirth Momin alias Norok.
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May - 21 
South Garo Hills Police on May 21 killed a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Saddam Sangma, during a raid at GNLA hideout Dajiteksagre in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. An INSAS and a pistol were recovered.
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South Garo Hills Police on May 21 killed a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Saddam Sangma, during a raid at GNLA hideout Dajiteksagre in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. An INSAS and a pistol were recovered.
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May - 24 
On May 24, less than two days after abducted retired teacher Gaganendra Sanyal was released near Tura, two unidentified A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants, who the Police claimed were involved in the abduction, were killed by Police at Bolchugre village in West Garo Hills District, r
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On May 24, less than two days after abducted retired teacher Gaganendra Sanyal was released near Tura, two unidentified A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants, who the Police claimed were involved in the abduction, were killed by Police at Bolchugre village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times . Police informed that a 7.65 pistol along with a single barrel shotgun, five crude bombs and a wireless set was recovered from the encounter site. Meanwhile, Police sources do not rule out that the gang involved in the kidnap had broken away from ASAK to indulge in criminal activities ‘independently’.
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May - 26 
On May 22, a senior militant of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Stone Areng alias Mikdot Arengh fled with two AK rifles and 60 rounds of ammunition from a militant camp, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a pair of weapons believed to be the same, from
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On May 22, a senior militant of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Stone Areng alias Mikdot Arengh fled with two AK rifles and 60 rounds of ammunition from a militant camp, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a pair of weapons believed to be the same, from a house in Timbo Ading locality in William Nagar in East Garo Hills District. UALA is currently holding peace talks with the Meghalaya Government.
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May - 29 
On May 29, A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant identified as Khrawbok Marbaniang was arrested by Police at an unspecified place in Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. His arrest led to arrest of another HNLC militant identified as Belnis Thabah from a saw mill at Kyrd
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On May 29, A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant identified as Khrawbok Marbaniang was arrested by Police at an unspecified place in Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. His arrest led to arrest of another HNLC militant identified as Belnis Thabah from a saw mill at Kyrdemkulai, in Ri-Bhoi District. One country made pistol, six 12 bore ammunitions, gun powder, one HNLC demand note and ball bearings were recovered from the militants.
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May - 29 
On May 29, a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police at A’ning area of Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A carbine was recovered from the encounter area. Police are not sure of the identity of the militant
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On May 29, a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police at A’ning area of Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A carbine was recovered from the encounter area. Police are not sure of the identity of the militant but suspect it to be Jamindar, belonging to the Rakkam D Shira command of GNLA.
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June - 2 
Police recovered and later safely defused a powerful remote controlled Improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in South Garo Hills District on June 2, reports The Shillong Times. Police teams were sanitizing the Chokpot to Tura road for p
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Police recovered and later safely defused a powerful remote controlled Improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in South Garo Hills District on June 2, reports The Shillong Times. Police teams were sanitizing the Chokpot to Tura road for possible booby traps and ambush spots when they came across the IED placed on the side of the road at Daji Badima.
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June - 28 
Further, on June 28, East Jaintia Hills Police arrested four suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and an arms supplier from Byndihati village in East Jaintia Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as ‘
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Further, on June 28, East Jaintia Hills Police arrested four suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and an arms supplier from Byndihati village in East Jaintia Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as ‘deputy commander 3rd battalion’ Santosh Kharkekary alias K. Shimang, ‘commander 13th battalion’ Bolashi Boro, Gambor Gayari and Deimalu Basumatary. The arms suppliers have been identified as Baisa Deb Verma. Police recovered 144 gelatine sticks and 126 numbers of detonators. The Telegraph further adds that the militants have been camping in the District for around two months now, disguising themselves as coal labourers. A report by union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had pointed out that Independent faction if United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), NDFB-IKS and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) have been using Garo Hills as a corridor to Bangladesh. The report also had stated that ULFA-I, NDFB-IKS and NSCN-IM have their "command structure" in the region.
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June - 28 
Two suspected militants of A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) were killed on June 28 during a joint operation by Army and Police at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm pistol with two live rounds and a 7.65mm pistol with 3 live rounds were recovered from the mi
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Two suspected militants of A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) were killed on June 28 during a joint operation by Army and Police at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm pistol with two live rounds and a 7.65mm pistol with 3 live rounds were recovered from the militants. The incident comes after the June 24 arrest of Lakach Barat Marak from Tebrangpara village in East Garo Hills District, and recovery of 100 rounds of 7.65 calibre ammunition.
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July - 7 
on July 7, three suspected militants of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) were arrested from Gambegre village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The militant have been identified as Junepaul D Sangma, Kamet S Sangma and Bikgrak S Sangma. During interrogation, Junepaul Sangma
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on July 7, three suspected militants of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) were arrested from Gambegre village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The militant have been identified as Junepaul D Sangma, Kamet S Sangma and Bikgrak S Sangma. During interrogation, Junepaul Sangma reportedly confessed to having planted the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) outside Mahabir Trade Agency in Tura bazaar in West Garo Hills on May 27th which led to the injury of nine civilians. A 7.65 pistol with three live rounds and INR 70000 was recovered from them.
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July - 8 
On July 8, two extortionists, who went to Dakopgre locality in West Garo hills to extort money was roughed up by the public leading to the capture of one extortionist, identified as Kishor Hajong, reports The Shillong Times. A country made pistol was also recovered from him. He was later handed over
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On July 8, two extortionists, who went to Dakopgre locality in West Garo hills to extort money was roughed up by the public leading to the capture of one extortionist, identified as Kishor Hajong, reports The Shillong Times. A country made pistol was also recovered from him. He was later handed over to the Police.
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July - 12 
Border Security Force (BSF) troops at Chokpot along with Meghalaya Police laid a mobile checking at Raja Ronggot under Chokpot police station in South Garo Hills and arrested two assailants, identified as Raksonga Momin and Medilin Ch Momin and recovered 7 detonators, 250 gm PEK and a 24-inch long s
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops at Chokpot along with Meghalaya Police laid a mobile checking at Raja Ronggot under Chokpot police station in South Garo Hills and arrested two assailants, identified as Raksonga Momin and Medilin Ch Momin and recovered 7 detonators, 250 gm PEK and a 24-inch long safety fuse, reports The Shillong Times on July 13.
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July - 13 
West Garo Hills Police on July 13 recovered a carbine pistol with ammunition from a house, at Dadenggre in West Garo Hills Districts, belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant Kenny Roger Sangma, who surrendered on July 11 at Tura, reports The Shillong Times.
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West Garo Hills Police on July 13 recovered a carbine pistol with ammunition from a house, at Dadenggre in West Garo Hills Districts, belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant Kenny Roger Sangma, who surrendered on July 11 at Tura, reports The Shillong Times.
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July - 26 
On July 26, a suspected A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant was killed in an encounter when a joint team of Indian Army and West Garo Hill Police raided a camp of ASAK at Darenchigre area of Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A pistol with one magazine,
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On July 26, a suspected A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant was killed in an encounter when a joint team of Indian Army and West Garo Hill Police raided a camp of ASAK at Darenchigre area of Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A pistol with one magazine, four live rounds, three detonators, one crude bomb and other explosives were reportedly recovered from the site of the encounter.
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August - 5 
Abdul Goni, who was abducted by armed assailants on July 29, managed to escape from their captivity on August 2, reports The Shillong Times. He was abducted from Hajongpara village near Damalgre in West Garo Hills District. Later Police raided the hide out of the assailants and arrested a suspect Vi
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Abdul Goni, who was abducted by armed assailants on July 29, managed to escape from their captivity on August 2, reports The Shillong Times. He was abducted from Hajongpara village near Damalgre in West Garo Hills District. Later Police raided the hide out of the assailants and arrested a suspect Vicky Sangma. .99 calibre pistol with two live rounds were recovered from him.
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August - 10 
On August 10, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant identified as Chongbeng N Marak was killed in an encounter at Sakalgre school compound on the foothills of Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police the militants had set up base in
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On August 10, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant identified as Chongbeng N Marak was killed in an encounter at Sakalgre school compound on the foothills of Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police the militants had set up base in Sakalgre recently to serve demand notes to businessmen and Government employees. Police recovered a 9 mm pistol and two GNLA identity cards.
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August - 15 
Suspected cadres of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) attacked a Police outpost in Dobu Achakgre near Songsak in East Garo Hills when the Police was raising the National Flag in the outpost at 7 am on August 15, reports The Assam Tribune. According to Police, the militants fired a few rounds and
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Suspected cadres of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) attacked a Police outpost in Dobu Achakgre near Songsak in East Garo Hills when the Police was raising the National Flag in the outpost at 7 am on August 15, reports The Assam Tribune. According to Police, the militants fired a few rounds and then fled into the jungles nearby. The bullets hit a door of a school where the policemen were sitting. No one was hurt, the Police added. “We have recovered some empty ammunition cases and also some live rounds from the ambush site. There were around seven militants. Our operational teams are still combing the area,” informed District Police chief Davis Nestell R Marak.
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August - 18 
Separately, two Liberation Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants surrendered before the Meghalaya Police in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on August 19. The militants have been identified as ‘corporal’ Sodum T Sangma and Saintchecker. One AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 31 rou
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Separately, two Liberation Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants surrendered before the Meghalaya Police in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on August 19. The militants have been identified as ‘corporal’ Sodum T Sangma and Saintchecker. One AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 31 rounds of live ammunition, one 9mm pistol, with one magazine and 6 rounds of live ammunition was deposited by them.
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August - 18 
South Garo Hills Police shot dead a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy area commander’ Silbirth M Sangma at Sawekolgre village in Chokpot Region in South Garo Hills District on August 18, reports The Shillong Times. A Chinese pistol was recovered from the dead militant. Police stated that
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South Garo Hills Police shot dead a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy area commander’ Silbirth M Sangma at Sawekolgre village in Chokpot Region in South Garo Hills District on August 18, reports The Shillong Times. A Chinese pistol was recovered from the dead militant. Police stated that Silbirth was involved in planting IEDs targeting Police vehicles and personnel at Raja Rongat tri-junction in January 2015 and lobbing of grenade at a wine store near Abiagre in South Garo Hills, procuring of arms and ammunition such as shot guns, rocket launchers, 2-inch mortars, HK, 4 AK(s), G3, carbine, M50 rifle, ammunition, etc., from Bangladesh through Indo-Bangla border and from Dimapur, Nagaland through the borders of North Garo Hills. Silbirth was also involved in large scale extortions from businessmen in South Garo Hills, West Garo Hills and Mankachar area, Assam. In one incident he had burnt the vehicles of traders from Mankachar, Assam at Chokpot, South Garo Hills when they did not pay the money. Police also stated that Silbirth along with GNLA’s West Garo Hills ‘area commander’ Hedio and others was involved in abduction of South Garo Hills District Sports Officer from Kherapara, West Garo Hills, in July. The official was kept in custody for over 28 days and was released only when ransom was paid.
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September - 27 
A hardcore militant of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was shot dead in an encounter after Police raided their forest hideout near Patalgre village of East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya on September 27, reports The Shillong Times. Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) commandos of Meghalaya
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A hardcore militant of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was shot dead in an encounter after Police raided their forest hideout near Patalgre village of East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya on September 27, reports The Shillong Times. Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) commandos of Meghalaya Police had launched an operation in the area following intelligence reports about the presence of a large number of militants in the forests near Patalgre village. While scouting the dense forests a GNLA militant on sentry duty spotted the approaching Police commandos and opened fire leading to a gun battle. During the battle, a senior militant identified as Katrak D Shira was shot dead and an AK rifle recovered. The rest of the militants fled into the forests.
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October - 4 
Police commandos in East Garo Hills District attacked a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) camp that was set up recently to house fresh recruits and reportedly injured three cadres during the gun battle on October 4, reports The Shillong Times. Based on intelligence reports about presence of a new
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Police commandos in East Garo Hills District attacked a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) camp that was set up recently to house fresh recruits and reportedly injured three cadres during the gun battle on October 4, reports The Shillong Times. Based on intelligence reports about presence of a new militant camp across the Simsang River, Police launched a search operation. As the commandos advanced towards a hillock not far from Songmagre Gittim village, close to District headquarters Williamnagar, GNLA sentries perched above spotted the raiding Police party and raised the alarm. “There was a very heavy exchange of fire for some time and our boys spotted around three cadres sustaining injuries,” informed District Superintendent of Police (SP) Davis Nestell R Marak. The militants abandoned their positions and fled with their injured comrades leaving behind a hand grenade, three wireless communication handsets, GNLA documents and camp items such as food stock, bags and tents. According to Police, the camp was run by senior cadres Rakkam, Baltius and Hebel who are believed to have been present at the time of the encounter.
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October - 7 
An engineer engaged with a road construction company in Garo Hills District was rescued by Security Force (SF) personnel from his captors . According to Police, Waseem Ahmed, of the BSC C& C construction company was rescued after a daring raid on the hideout of United Garo Security Force (UGSF), a n
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An engineer engaged with a road construction company in Garo Hills District was rescued by Security Force (SF) personnel from his captors . According to Police, Waseem Ahmed, of the BSC C& C construction company was rescued after a daring raid on the hideout of United Garo Security Force (UGSF), a newly formed outfit. “After the exchange of fire with the militants, the kidnapped person was rescued. Arms were recovered from the encounter site,” Inspector General of Police (IG, operations), GHP Raju, said. In total six militants of UGSF were arrested during these operations. “Today evening the police got breakthrough and raided UGSF camp in Gabil area,” Raju added. According to Police, during the raid two cadres of UGSF were arrested-Sonak T Sangma and Korong Marak. A rocket propelled grenade and a Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) gun were recovered from their possession.
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November - 13 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a powerful bomb from a car at Rangsakona village under Byrnihat Police outpost in Ri Bhoi District on November 13, reports The Shillong Times. The bomb, planted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, was later diffused by a team of bomb d
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a powerful bomb from a car at Rangsakona village under Byrnihat Police outpost in Ri Bhoi District on November 13, reports The Shillong Times. The bomb, planted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, was later diffused by a team of bomb disposal squad. According to Police, bomb was recovered from a car (ML-10-B-1044) owned by a contractor, Gilbert Sangma. The contactor said that the militant group demanded INR 600,000 and threatened to kill him. Bomb squad in-charge, B. Purkayastha said that it was a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED), which can be triggered with a mobile phone SIM card from a distance. The other bomb, which GNLA claimed was hidden near Sangma’s house, was yet to be found, Purkayastha said. Police have ascertained the mobile numbers of the suspects and efforts are on to track them.
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November - 17 
Four suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) linkmen, identified as Nobin D Sangma (64) of Nidanpur and Peri Ao of Peren District of Nagaland, Livingstone Ch Maral of Williamnagar and Blagranj R Marak of Nengmendal, were arrested by the West Garo Hills District Police on November 17, reports
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Four suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) linkmen, identified as Nobin D Sangma (64) of Nidanpur and Peri Ao of Peren District of Nagaland, Livingstone Ch Maral of Williamnagar and Blagranj R Marak of Nengmendal, were arrested by the West Garo Hills District Police on November 17, reports The Sentinel. According to Police sources, 12 rounds of AK ammunitions and an extortion note of GNLA amounting to INR 150,000 were recovered from their possession.
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November - 18 
The West Garo Hills District Police on November 18 arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in extortion and abduction cases, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, the arrests were made during pre-dawn raids conducted at Megapara, Rengsinpara, Rabhagre, Dobok Jakolgre, Khagrakgre, Che
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The West Garo Hills District Police on November 18 arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in extortion and abduction cases, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, the arrests were made during pre-dawn raids conducted at Megapara, Rengsinpara, Rabhagre, Dobok Jakolgre, Khagrakgre, Cheran Apal, villages under Tikrikilla Police Station in the District. The arrested have been identified as, Killipson Sangma, of Megapara, West Garo Hills District, Krilbirth Ch Sangma, Dobok Jakolgre, West Garo Hills, Karson Ch Sangma, Kagrakgre, North Garo Hills, Loking Ch Sangma, Cheran Apal, North Garo Hills and Gobithar Marak, Wakso Todamgre, North Garo Hills. According to Inspector General of Police (IG, operations), GHP Raju, the arrested persons admitted their involvement in extortion, abduction including harbouring cadres of various militant groups. Based on their statements, four 9mm pistols, one 9mm magazine, 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition and one Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) gun were recovered from Megapara forest area.
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November - 26 
ed="falseIn another incident, the BSF troops deployed at Silkigiri in South Garo Hills District, arrested two Indian nationals on November 26, reports The Sentinel. One country made 12 bore guns and camouflage clothes also recovered from their possession.
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ed="falseIn another incident, the BSF troops deployed at Silkigiri in South Garo Hills District, arrested two Indian nationals on November 26, reports The Sentinel. One country made 12 bore guns and camouflage clothes also recovered from their possession.
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November - 27 
Two United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres were arrested by Police after an encounter on November 27, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, at around 5pm there was an encounter with five suspected UALA cadres and Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) personnel at Samanda, East Garo Hills Dist
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Two United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres were arrested by Police after an encounter on November 27, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, at around 5pm there was an encounter with five suspected UALA cadres and Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) personnel at Samanda, East Garo Hills District. Three cadres managed to escape but two cadres Chirika Marak alias Gominda and Walban Marak were arrested. Only three mobiles were recovered from their possession.
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December - 9 
Senjan N Arengh, the self-style chairman and Timudh D Marak, the ‘commander-in-chief (C-in-C)’ of the A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) along with a juvenile cadre formally surrendered before the Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Mehta in Shillong on December 9, reports The Sentinel. The duo d
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Senjan N Arengh, the self-style chairman and Timudh D Marak, the ‘commander-in-chief (C-in-C)’ of the A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) along with a juvenile cadre formally surrendered before the Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Mehta in Shillong on December 9, reports The Sentinel. The duo deposited one AK 47, a barreta pistol, two AK magazines, two 9mm barreta magazines, one .36 High Explosive grenade, two 9 mm live rounds, sixty-nine bullets of 7.62 mm, thirty-five live rounds of 303 and six seals of the AMEF. The AMEF was formed by Ex- Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) deserter and ex- A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) ‘finance secretary’ Jack Marak who was killed in an encounter on the May 1, last. Following his death, Timudh D Marak took over the mantle along with Sengjan Arengh before facing the heat of the Police operations and public pressure for indulging in abductions and extortions in part of North Garo Hills, East Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills District. Talking to reporters after the formal surrendering ceremony, the surrendered leaders of the militant outfit said that Police operations that led to arrest and killings, surrenders besides desertion by the cadres prompted them to abandon the path of violence. Interestingly, the disclosure made by the two leaders clearly indicated that there is no more centralized command within the outfit. “There are at least three groups functioning on their own respective way before we came out,” stated Senjan Arengh while denying of having any role in ordering the series of abduction for ransom in the recent past. Even as he divulged that there are thirty odd cadres with unknown number of weapons functioning under three different leaders, the surrendered AMEF militants term the money for sustaining themselves as goodwill donation of some businessmen. They were part of all the strategies till the Police tactical operations forced them to come unconditionally come over ground, stated a well place police official who was involved in forcing these two self style leaders come over ground. DGP Rajeev said, “Its public pressure that added to the quantum of our efforts and it’s a matter of time that the other AMEF cadres will come over ground”.
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December - 12 
A GNLA cadre, identified as Epseng D Shira (26) wanted for a several number of criminal activities including extortion, abductions and possibly killing surrendered to Police in North Garo Hills District on December 12, reports The Shillong Times. Shira hailing from Damas Kashkona village of the Dist
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A GNLA cadre, identified as Epseng D Shira (26) wanted for a several number of criminal activities including extortion, abductions and possibly killing surrendered to Police in North Garo Hills District on December 12, reports The Shillong Times. Shira hailing from Damas Kashkona village of the District was a wanted man for a long time. He was one of the main persons who served demand notes and extorted money from the public on behalf of the GNLA. During his surrender he handed over a 7.65 pistol with seven rounds of ammunition. According to Police, Epseng allegedly disclosed that money to the tune of INR 2.7 million was extorted from businessmen, government officials in Mendipather region. The money was reportedly sent to GNLA 'chief' Sohan D Shira through ‘area commander’ Pilliport D Shira in small installments of INR 200,000 to INR 500,000 as and when they received the demand amount from their victims.
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December - 17 
A grenade was hurled at a busy store by unidentified miscreants at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya on December 17, reports The Telegraph. There was no report of any casualty as the grenade failed to explode. Police suspect the incident to be the handiwork of the GNLA though the
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A grenade was hurled at a busy store by unidentified miscreants at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya on December 17, reports The Telegraph. There was no report of any casualty as the grenade failed to explode. Police suspect the incident to be the handiwork of the GNLA though the exact reason for the attack is yet to be ascertained. "We strongly suspect that the grenade was lobbed on the orders of the GNLA. The investigation is still in its formative stages. We will be able to provide further details later," Superintendent of Police (SP), Davies Marak said.
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December - 17 
Three hardcore A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) cadres identified as Pendu Sangma, Joy Arengh and Tanisha Sangma, who happens to be the girlfriend of an AMEF cadre known as Sakrem, were arrested during a routine vehicle checking undertaken by Rongjeng Police in East Garo Hills District on December
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Three hardcore A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) cadres identified as Pendu Sangma, Joy Arengh and Tanisha Sangma, who happens to be the girlfriend of an AMEF cadre known as Sakrem, were arrested during a routine vehicle checking undertaken by Rongjeng Police in East Garo Hills District on December 17, reports The Shillong times. On the leading of Pendu Sangma, a team of Rongjeng Police went to Jangchigittim, Nongshram via Rongdu Reserve and found the hideout where AMEF cadres led by their new 'chairman' Matchang and new 'commander-in-chief (C-in-C)' Cheang were staying in the bachelor house (Nokpante) of Pendu Sangma. When the Police team ordered the militants to surrender they opened fire at the Police team leading to a brief exchange of fire. In the exchange of fire one militant identified as Lekichand Sangma of Jangchigittim received bullet injury on the leg and was arrested and given medical treatment at Rongjeng CHC. Matchang is also suspected to have sustained bullet injury on his stomach. Two other cadres, identified as Chandra Marak of Dekmik and Itdom Marak of Dekmik, were also arrested from the spot. Police also recovered an Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) magazine and 29 live SLR rounds, one 9mm magazine and two live 9mm rounds and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ID card of Matchang Marak, 20 nos. of AMEF demand notes, round seal of AMEF, one black magazine pouch and two empty cases of SLR. Police informed that search operations were continuing to trace the other AMEF militants who escaped from the hideout.
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December - 18 
Nine members of the A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) on December 18, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Davis Nestell R Marak at the Rongjeng Police Station in East Garo Hills District, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, the AMEF cadres surrendered with one Self-Loading Rifle
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Nine members of the A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) on December 18, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Davis Nestell R Marak at the Rongjeng Police Station in East Garo Hills District, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, the AMEF cadres surrendered with one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), one Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) gun and seven pistols and other arms and ammunitions. The cadres who surrendered are identified as Gentle M Sangma (24), Tiangsil G Momin (25), Kevin M Sangma (22), Winder Ch Marak (26), Milith K Marak (20), Sanjay K Sangma (20), Zeanjerith D Sangma (19), Molith Ch Marak (21) and Bimbu R Marak (22). It may be noted that on December 9, two top leaders of the outfit surrendered before Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP). The surrender comes a day after, three hardcore cadres of the AMEF were arrested during a routine vehicle checking undertaken by Rongjeng Police in the district. On the leading of the arrested cadres a team of Rongjeng Police went to Jangchigittim, Nongshram via Rongdu Reserve and found the AMEF hideout where AMEF cadres opened fire at the team leading to a brief exchange of fire. However, two of them, 'chairman' Matchang and 'commander-in-chief (C-in-C)' Cheang, who escaped the gun battle also surrendered.
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