Incidents and Statements involving NLFT: 2014

Date

Nature of incident

January 2

Agartala/ Tripura

Chief of Army Staff' of (NLFT-BM) Pasaram Tripura alias Parshuram alias T.Thomas alias Wathak (51) surrendered before the Director General of Police at State Police Head Quarter in Agartala in West Tripura District on January 10, reports Tripurainfo. He joined undivided NLFT in the year 1994 and was holding the rank of 'Chief of the Army Staff' of NLFT. He underwent several trainings in Pakistan.

According to a Police Sources, Parshuram Tripura was the principal coordinator between the NLFT and several other NE insurgent groups for clandestine violent activities of NLFT militants in Tripura as well as for procurement, purchasing of fire arms illegally from across. He was one of the principal policy makers of the outfit. He carries a cash reward of INR 100,000 and a red corner notice was also issued against him by the Union Government.

Two Mizos, Sanglianthanga and Lalzawmliana, who were abducted along with a non-tribal, Deep Mondal, by the Bru militants and the NLFT on November 23 2013 were released. The trio was abducted by NLFT and BNDFM from the abandoned Chikha anti-poaching camp inside Mamit district's Dampa Tiger Reserve on the Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border. Police said the three persons were held captive inside Bangladesh for 55 days.

A top leader of Biswa Mohan faction of NLFT-BM's, Kwima Reang, surrendered before BSF in Agartala. He deposited a .9 mm carbine with ammunition and incriminating documents. BSF officials said Kwima joined NLFT in March, 2012. He was trained in various camps at Rangamati in Bangladesh.

11 militant outfits of the North East have jointly given a call to boycott the Republic Day (January 26) and to observe a general strike.

In a joint statement, CorCom, an umbrella organization of Manipur-based militant groups, ULFA-I, NDFB-IKS,NLFT,KLO and HNLC have called upon the people of the region to boycott the Republic Day to fight together against the "colonial rule" of India. CorCom consists of KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro, PLA and UNLF.

Three militants of NLFT-BM faction surrendered before the authorities of BSF at Malda Kumarpara Border Outpost under Gandacherra subdivision in Dhalai District.

Three terrorists of NLFT-BM, who had fled from their hideouts in Bangladesh, have surrendered to the Security Forces in Kalyanpur in West Tripura District. The surrendered militants were identified as Dilip Debbarma (28), Bikram Debbarma (32) and Dhiren Debbarma (28). During surrender they deposited two hand grenades and Bangladeshi currency of 500 taka with some incriminating documents.

A militant leader and second-in-command of NLFT-BM, Panther Debbarma alias Pandit surrendered before Police along with his wife and an associate at Kanchanpur under North Tripura District.

The NLFT-BM is facing its worst-ever crisis with lower cadres strongly advocating for ceasefire truce with the Government. Mistrust between top-rank militant leaders and lower cadres over misuse of fund has been widening with every passing day and bloody clashes in the hideouts are likely, NLFT-BM's 'second-in-command' Panthar Debbarma, who surrendered before the Security Forces at Kanchanpur in North Tripura District recently, told the sleuths of both Central and State agencies.

According to him, two rebel leaders namely Parimal Debbarma and Rajkant Debbarma have already come under the radar of the outfit for alleged misuse of funds collected through extortion as well as ransom.

Misappropriation of funds by senior 'commanders', growing resource crunch, food crisis and the wide gap between the lifestyles of leaders and that of NLFT-BM cadres have led to situation with disaffection among cadres running high.

Survey Engineer Deep Mondal (25), who was abducted by Bru men and NLFT militants on November 23, 2013 and was in captivity since then in Bangladesh, was released by the abductors on March 23 night. Police officials told PTI over phone from Mizoram-Bangladesh border that Mondal was brought to the Mizoram border on March 24th morning. "He would undergo thorough medical check-up before proceeding towards Aizawl," the officials said. Mondal, a survey engineer working with Noida-based Telecom Network Solution, was abducted from Tuipuibari in Mamit District, near Bangladesh border along with two Mizo drivers.

NLFT Militant identified as Dhanujoy Tripura, surrendered to the State Police. He surrendered without any arms.

West Tripura

Three NLFT militants as Dalumani Jamatia, Krishna Jamatia, Hainalal Halam, who were trained in Bangladesh, surrendered to BSF in West Tripura. Two AK-series rifles, one Chinese pistol, seven magazines and around 200 cartridges were recovered.

West Tripura

A senior Police Official stated that NLFT has 15 to 20 hideouts in Bangladesh along with 80 or 90 cadres. Biswmohan Debbarma, the 'chief' of NLFT might be on the run from Dhaka to Myanmar.

Ananda bazar/North Tripura

Four NLFT-BM militants Parimal Debbarma alias Fancruk, Mohan Kumar koloi alias Rabin, Dharendra Tripura and Bibash Tripura fleeing from their hideouts in Bangladesh surrendered before AR at Ananda bazar/North Tripura. One carbine, a Pistol and a country made gun were deposited during the surrender.

Satcherri forest land (Bangladesh)

A huge cache of arms was recovered by RAB of Bangladesh from Satcherri forest land (Bangladesh) adjoining West Tripura District. It is suspected that the NLFT had buried the weaponry which included mortars, AK rifles and grenades. Around 200 high explosive anti-tank weapons with as many chargers were recovered in a daylong drive in the area.

The body of a surrendered NLFT militant, identified as Samindra Debbarma was found Vidyabill area in Khowai District

Three traders and their driver were abducted by NLFT from Phaileng village in Mamit District.

BSF's Special DG BD Sharma stated that the Northeast insurgent groups including NLFT have around 45 hideouts in Bangladesh. Of the total 45 militant camps, militants from Tripura have 21 hideouts, mostly belonging to two banned outfits ATTF and NLFT.

July 26

Agartala jail authorities recovered five SIM cards from NLFT militant identified as Rohid Mian, an inmate of Agartala jail;. State Government has ordered a probe into the incident.

Two NLFT collaborators a P.C Jatish Debbarma and Indrajoy Reang were arrested from Pragati Road in Agartala. FICN of INR 5000 was recovered from them. Indra joy and another individual arrived from Kanchanpur on July 31 to plan NLFT activity around Agartala and serve extortion notice to businessmen and sell FICN.

NLFT abducted Udai Reang and Jaraiham Reang from Kalyan Singh ADC village of Joyrampara (Dhalai District).

NLFT have called for a 'boycott' of Independence Day celebrations as a means to demonstrate their continuing resistance against the Government.

Militant outfits including NLFT called for general strike in the entire North East on August 15 from 1 am to 5: 30 pm.

BSF believes that of 45 militant camps in Bangladesh 21 belong to groups such as ULFA NLFT and ATTF.

NLFT militants, allegedly abducted two tribal youths Jhurham Reang and Udayram Reang from a remote hamlet near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Gomati District.

Barendra Reang and Harendra Reang, from a Jhum hut in remote J. C. Para under Gandacherra Police Station in Dhalai District.

Tripura State Police IG stated that 15 hideouts of NLFT still exist in neighbouring Bangladesh. Around six hideouts are adjacent to the Indo-Bangladesh border while others are far away from it and all the hideouts are concentrated in CHT.

Suspected NLFT militants abducted 11 persons from Amchurmukh, near Rajivnagar in Mamit District.

Suspected NLFT militants abducted 11 persons from Amchurmukh, near Rajivnagar in Mamit District.

NLFT and BDFM were suspected to be involved in the abduction of worker on October 10.

Whereabouts of the labourers abducted on October 10 from Amchurmukh in Mamit District is still unknown. Police stated that the abductors have demanded a ransom of INR 3 million for the release of abductees.

NLFT and BDFM militants may have taken the abductees to Rangamati District of Bangladesh where both groups have hide outs in CHTs.

NLFT and BDFM were suspected to be involved in the abduction of worker on October 10.

Whereabouts of the labourers abducted on October 10 from Amchurmukh in Mamit District is still unknown. Police stated that the abductors have demanded a ransom of INR 3 million for the release of abductees.

NLFT and BDFM militants may have taken the abductees to Rangamati District of Bangladesh where both groups have hide outs in CHTs.

Police seized FICN of INR 21,000 from the house of one Mashuram Reang, a surrendered insurgent of NLFT at 'DM Colony' rehabilitation colony of the tribals in Unakoti District.

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The abductors of 11 non-tribals, who were abducted on October 10 have reduced earlier ransom amount from INR 3 million to INR 1.1 million. The abductors, belonging to NLFT and BDFM said that the ransom should be paid this month itself, otherwise it would be the responsibility of the relatives if anything happened to the hostages.

Malda Para/Dhalai

A BSF trooper, Biswas Kumar as killed on October 23 by suspected NLFT militants at Malda Para in Dhalai District.

Eleven workers who were abducted on October 10 by NLFT militants from Amchurmukh in Rajivnagar District were released ,at an unspecified location.

NLFT abducted two villagers, lindra Tripura and Gunadhar Tripura from remote Manyakumar para village of Dhalai District

Insurgent groups including NLFT has camps in Bangladesh.

Udairam Reang, who was abducted by NLFT militants on August 9, from Joychandrapara in Dhalai District and Birendra Tripura who was abducted from Girachandrapara in Dhalai District on October 1 returned unharmed.

A BSF trooper Adil Abbas, and a civilian driver, identified as Himari Rangtor, were killed and a civilian driver Jiten Chhakma was injured when suspected NLFT militants ambushed thier vehicle at them in a remote area bordering Pusparam Para in North Tripura District.

Senior NLFT 'commander' Karna Debbarma was arrested. An official stated that "According to our report, Karna Debbarma guided the BGB and RAB troopers to five other hideouts of the NLFT at Shilacherri, Mandiracherra, Taglakandai and Naraicherra camps.

BSF-IG Tripura sector Sharma, stated that Tripura-based militant organisations still have 32 hideouts in Bangladesh, majority being that of NLFT-BM.

BGB and a RAB launched an operation against from the Northeast, based in the interior areas of CHT on November 22. As a result, the NLFT rebels have fled the jungles of the CHT. This came to light when BSF arrested NLFT 'commander' Amarjeet Debbarma from the Raisyabari market in the Gandacherra subdivision in Dhalai District.

Suspected militants of the NLFT kidnapped one lorry driver, identified as Amrit Das, from near Bhiju BoP under Chamanu Police station of Dhalai District. According to highly reliable sources, the militants sneaked into Indian border by cutting the barbed fencing. Police said this was the third terrorist incident in Tripura within two months. Report added that the NLFT militants have been abducting people in Tripura and Mizoram to collect ransom.

Suspected NLFT militants, opened fire at BSF at Vandarima of Dhalai District. Militants fired from Bangladesh at BSF patrolling party of 98th battalion. BSF also retaliate back, firing from both side lasted for one hour.

Intelligence reports have warned that NLFT may decide to strike in the run-up to elections to the TTAADC tentatively scheduled to be held in April-May 2015. A series of reports on increased movement of NLFT militants, in the interior areas of the state bordering the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh have reached the headquarters of the special branch (intelligence wing) of state police. With the ADC election knocking on the door, the NLFT is planning big operations, including attacks on civilians ".