On July 16, an Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) militant was arrested from New Balijan at Sadiya of Tinsukia District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The militant identified as Rangashor Chakma was involved in extortion activities in the Sadiya area. One 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine and four live rounds were recovered from his possession.
Meanwhile, a youth identified as Pramod Kalita was arrested in Udalguri district of Assam following his post in social media supporting United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Now on July 18. A case has been registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Earlier, on May 18, Assam Police arrested Barshashree from Golaghat District and charged her under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly instigating people to join the ULFA-I through a “poem” she had posted on Facebook.