Incidents and Statements involving ULFA: 2014

Date

Nature of incident

January 15

NS

Mon/ Nagaland

The body of senior leader of the ULFA-I, Partha Pratim Gogoi, who was killed by his colleagues on January 15, was recovered in Upper Tiro village under Naginimora Police Station in Mon District .

Hundreds of people raised slogans against ULFA-I 'Commander-in-Chief' Paresh Baruah at ULFA's birthplace in Sivasagar as they escorted the body of the outfit's assistant finance secretary, Partha Partim Gogoi, who was executed Baruah's orders for 'conspiring with Assam Police" against the outfit.

Guwahati

Director General of Police, Khagen Sharma said that the ULFA-I led by Paresh Baruah is trying to regroup insurgent outfits and CPI-Maoist and might convene a meeting of the groups next week. The DGP said, the Government would like to see Paresh Baruah participate in the ongoing peace talks with the ULFA faction headed by Arabinda Rajkhowa. To a query on which subversive group was the biggest threat to Assam now, Sharma said, "The Maoists are the biggest threat. They have about 100 trained cadres in the state and many supporters."

Guwahati

Assam DGP, Khagen Sarma, stated that the ISI is behind the unification bid of Northeastern militants. DGP, Khagen Sarma said, "It is the Pakistani ISI and other external forces that are behind the fresh initiative taken by 'commander in chief' of United Liberation Front of Assam (anti-talks) to form a common force on all the insurgent groups based in Northeast to fight Indian security forces."

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.

SFs arrested a ULFA-I militant, identified as Raju Haloi, from the Guwahati city's Basistha area (Kamrup Metro). Police said that Haloi was planted there by ULFA-I's 'western commander' Drishti Rajkhowa to trigger a blast.

SFs, in an encounter, killed a militant of ULFA-I in Goalpara District along the Assam-Meghalaya border. According to information, the encounter took place day after Police arrested an ULFA-linkman.

Guwahati City Police's operations wing released images of two ULFA-I militants who they suspect have possible entered the city with explosives.

The NIA has registered an open First Information Report (FIR) against ULFA-I under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Two suspected ULFA-I militants were killed in a blast at about 7 kilometre from Umrangshu area in Dima Hasao District when the bomb they were carrying in a vehicle exploded. Umrangshu Police believe the two were on their way to Meghalaya from Lanka in Nagaon District. The Police have identified them as Sahabuddin and Aminuddin of Lanka (Nagaon District).

Goalpara Police recovered a huge amount of arms and ammunitions used by ULFA-I (Independent) from the Assam-Meghalaya border in the Goalpara District.

The ULFA-I executed its 'cultural secretary', Anjumoni Saikia alias Dalimi Dutta, at the outfit's Myanmar camp recently. Director-General of Police Khagen Sarma said the Police have received unconfirmed reports of her death.

The ULFA-I confirmed the death of its 'council secretary' Dalimi Asom alias Anju Saikia. In a statement emailed to the media by ULFA-I's 'assistant publicity secretary' Arunoday Asom, the outfit claimed that Saikia had committed suicide. She had reportedly gone missing from an ULFA camp at an undisclosed place on January 5 and her body was recovered about 3 kilometers from the camp on January 19, the mailed statement stated.

BSF troopers of Purakhasia border outpost arrested one ULFA over ground worker, identified as Mebel Sangma, from Purnabazar village near Purakhasia Market under Dalu Police Station in the West Garo Hills District.

SFs arrested four suspected ULFA-I militants, in Goalpara District.

In the past four years, militants called for 18 Assam bandh (general strike. In 2013 nine such bandhs were called, followed by four, three and two bandhs in 2011, 2010 and 2012 respectively. Out of 18, the ULFA had called for seven such bandhs.

Number of local bandhs called by militants stood at 75 (2010), 85 (2011), 79 (2012) and 113 (2013). The KPLT, a militant outfit operating from Karbi Anglong, has called the highest number (nine) of local bandhs during this period.

Sonitpur

Police arrested two suspected ULFA cadres from Ganeshghat in Tezpur town of Sonitpur District on charges of collecting ransom from a panchayat (village level local self Government institution) member. The two cadres were identified as Pranjal Bharali and Rakesh Sarmah. Police recovered INR 15,000 which was paid by the panchayat member.

Shillong/ Meghalaya

The BSF handed over to the BGB a list of 66 terror camps in Bangladesh of militants operating in India's Northeast. Camps of HNLC, ULFA, NDFB, PLA and a few other groups were operating in districts like Mymensingh, Maulvibazar and Rangamati. IG BSF Sudhir Kumar Srivastava said, "The number of these camps has decreased." Some of the camps had now been shifted towards Myanmar due to pressure from Bangladesh authorities.

ULFA-I 'commander in chief' Paresh Barua has expressed his gratitude to NSCN-K, CorCom of Manipur, KLO, NDFB and other "brotherly organizations" for their cooperation and help extended to the ULFA over the years.On the occasion of its 'army day,' (March 16) the ULFA 'commander-in-chief' has called upon senior leaders of the outfit "not to encourage in negative thinking and instead try to boost the morale of the cadres who are fighting the enemy valiantly in the field."

The ULFA-I asked its members to re-strengthen the outfit. The outfit fears that certain members are still in close nexus with the security forces and constantly working to make dents in the outfit adds the report. At least eight ULFA-I cadres, including its 'commander' Partha Gogoi, were executed on the instructions of the ULFA-I's 'commander-in-chief', Paresh Baruah, for 'conspiring with Police and Security Forces to engineer a mass surrender of cadres in the last four months.

Representatives of NSCN-K, ULFA-I, NDFB-IKS and the Manipur-based PLA will participate in the deliberations for creation of an umbrella organisation in Taga of Sagaing division in north-western Myanmar on March 20. The meeting is likely to be convened by NSCN-K 'chairman' S.S. Khaplang, an influential leader in parts of northern Myanmar. However, it is going to be ULFA-I 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah who will be the main operator in the group.

SFs intercepted a vehicle and arrested four persons, identified as Ramen Gogoi, Kulen Basa, Bitupan Barua and Arup Chutia, on NH-37 at Tiloinagar in Moran town of Dibrugarh District. Bitupan and Arup are former ULFA militants. SFs also recovered an AK-81 rifle, two magazines, a 7.65 pistol, three phones and four SIM cards from them.

ULFA-I is desperate to make its presence felt in the run-up to the ensuing Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls, but the outfit does not have a strong presence on the ground to continue with a sustained offensive in any part of the State. The outfit desperately wanted to show its strength in the run-up to the elections, particularly because of the fact that the first phase of the polls will be held on April 7, which is the foundation day of the outfit.

Two BJP leaders from Sonari in Sivasagar District, Anup Singh Rajpurohit and Bina Rani Bhumiz, lodged a Police complaint of receiving an extortion demand of INR 500,000 each from ULFA-I.

The SULFA Coordination Committee alleged that KMSS president Akhil Gogoi has links with the CPI-Maoist outfit and also had received training from the outfit in Jharkhand along with four other KMSS members in 2009. At a press conference, functionaries of the coordination committee claimed that they have evidence to prove this. The ruling Congress party said that there should be an inquiry regarding the alleged links of KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi with the Maoists.

The All Assam SULFA Coordination Committee has urged its members across the State to cast 'conscience votes' in the Lok Sabha polls. The former militants' forum has asked its members to scrutinize the local candidates well and back those who would rehabilitate them and help them get jobs. Bijoy Hazarika, general secretary of the committee alleged that the Government has particularly discriminated a section of former ULFA rebels.

The ULFA-I, called for celebrations of Rangali Bihu, the traditional Assamese festival. However, in a statement e-mailed to the media, the ULFA called upon Rangali Bihu celebration organisations and all artistes in Assam to refrain from facilitating showcasing of 'outside culture' including singing of Hindi movie songs as part of Bihu celebrations throughout the state.

ULFA-PTF disowned one of its leaders, Naba Kumar Sarania who has contested the current parliamentary election from Kokrajhar constituency in Assam as an Independent candidate. ULFA appealed to the voters in Kokrajhar constituency not to vote for him as he had 'made mockery' of extreme sacrifices made by hundreds of martyrs of ULFA who laid down their lives for the 'national struggle.

SJA has alleged that pro-talks faction of ULFA has asked all its members not to vote for independent candidate Hira Sarania in Kokrajhar constituency

ABSU came down against the divisive politics of Independent candidate Hira Sarania a leader of ULFA-PTF

Nagaon Police arrested Dhiren Nath, a linkman of ULFA from Itachali area of Nagaon District, while he was collecting money from a business man.

ULFA 'general secretary', Anup Chetia, who is currently in protective custody of Bangladesh has contacted some senior leaders of PRO-Talk Faction to put pressure on the Government to do the needful for ensuring his return. Further it has been reported that ULFA-I faction did not have any effect on the Assam elections and only has a few militants remaining in Assam. Another prominent leader of ULFA-I faction Drishti Rajkhowa has shifted to Sherpur in Bangladesh, from Garo hills where he was staying with GNLA.

Former ULFA leader and Independent candidate for Kokrajhar parliamentary constituency seat, Naba Sarania alias Hira Sarania suspected the involvement of the BPF in the ongoing Kokrajhar violence.

Naba Kumar alias Hira Sarania a former leader of ULFA militant group was declared the winner in BTAD Lok Sabha elections.

Naba Kumar Sarania alias Hira Sarania, the first non-Bodo candidate to be elected from the Kokrajhar seat in its electoral history, has vowed to vehemently oppose the demand for a separate State of Bodoland in Parliament. Speaking after his landslide win, Sarania said creation of Bodoland will only bring further unrest and compound the problems. "If the government creates Bodoland against the wishes of the majority, the non-Bodos are not going to sit idle and will rise in protest, which will create unrest in the BTAD," said Sarania. The 45-year-old rebel leader, who had joined ULFA in 1990, had been part of the ULFA-PTF led by Arabinda Rajkhowa in 2010 but was expelled in March this year after he decided to contest the polls.

Bangladesh handed to Indian authorities ULFA 'general secretary' Anup Chetia's wife and two children after which they arrived at his Jeraigaon residence in Dibrugarh District in the night triggering hope that the ULFA leader, who is still in Bangladesh, will return soon.

Ex leader of ULFA, Naba Kumar Sarania, who won the elections from Kokrajhar, has vowed to vehemently oppose the demand for a separate State of Bodoland in Parliament.

Release of Anup Chetia is unlikely in the near future as there are several legal formalities to be completed by the Bangladesh Government.

Pallabi Dangoria, daughter of 'Commander in Chief' of ULFA-I Paresh Barua was reported missing by her mother at Rajabheta Police outpost.

An individual posing as ULFA cadre was arrested from Sepon in Moran and a Pistol and five bullets were recovered from him.

The ISI, which wants to destabilize India's financial system, is running the racket in Assam with the help of ULFA-I. The involvement of the outfit came to the fore with the arrest of two ULFA linkmen from Kokrajhar District, with machines for printing fake currency.

Chairman' of ULFA's pro-talk faction, Arabinda Rajkhowa appealed to PM Narendra Modi to take forward the peace talk process between the Centre and the insurgent outfit. Asked about the extradition of Anup Chetia who is at the Kashimpur Jail in Bangladesh since 1997, he said that ULFA 'general secretary' could join the talks if the central government took the initiative with the neighbouring country.

Central Government has directed that all pending negotiations with the militant outfits inclufing ULFA-PTF to be be expedited and completed within a specific timeframe.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, urged all Northeastern States to jointly take up the issue of militancy in the region with the Centre. Noting that various States of the region including Tripura, Nagaland and Manipur have got their own history of militancy, the Chief Minister claimed that the ULFA and the anti talk faction of NDFB had connections with the militant groups in Garo Hills.

BSS general secretary Kamalakanta Mushahary said that the GoI should take initiatives to bring all the armed insurgent groups including the ULFA and the NDFB to the negotiating table and put an end to militant violence.

A militant, identified as Kanak Rabha of ULFA-I was arrested at Medhipara in Goalpara District. One pistol and three live rounds were recovered.

Bangladesh Government is considering the request for voluntary repatriation of Anup Chetia, the 'general secretary' of ULFA

Tinsukia District Police is being continuously duped by SULFA cadre, Manik Dohotia alias Meghan who has been at large, after looting a service rifle from a Constable deployed under the Pengaree Police Station in May. He has resorted to kidnapping; threatening and extortion drive at various tea-rich belts of Tinsukia District.

Two suspects, identified as a reporter Parag Bhuyan and former ULFA cadre, Binod Dutta, were arrested from Kakopathar in Tinsukia District on charges of being involved in extortion and being in contact with ULFA's leader, Jibon Moran.

Manik Dohotia alias Meghon a SULFA militant turned dacoit was killed in a Police encounter at Dirak Pathar in Changlang District. Police recovered AKM rifle which was taken by Meghon from a Security Personnel on May 19.

Meghalaya CM stated that some militant groups such as ULFA was helping in the creation of new rebel groups and there were training camps jointly run by ULFA and GNLA.

Maximum arms and weapons that reach the militant outfits in Meghalaya are from the armoury of the northeast insurgent groups engaged in peace parleys. Such as ULFA.

Garo Hills

All the IEDs including the remote detonators found in GNLA camp were ferried into Garo Hills from Bangladesh with the help of ULFA

Darekgre/ West Garo Hills

Militant identified as Dharma Kanta Rai, and known in GNLA as Garo Champa who was on 'deputation' from the ULFA-I to GNLA was killed during a rescue operation by West Garo Hills Police at Darekgre near Rongmasugre village in West Garo Hills District to free the four traders who were abducted by GNLA on June 25.

Bangkok

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju stated that "With ULFA and NSCN we need a little more time to bring them on board and find a solution."

Suspected ULFA-I militant was arrested by SFs at Ghoghabalapara in Dhubri District. A country-made pistol, live rounds and a hand-made bomb were recovered from the militant.

Although ULFA has signed ceasefire agreements with the State and Central Governments, splinter group of the outfit is still active.

Two militants of ULFA-I were killed in an encounter at Dakurbhita in Goalpara District. Two US-made pistols, live ammunition and three extortion notes were also recovered from the deceased

ULFA militants were arrested in a joint operation by SFs near Balbola Bridge in Goalpara District. One rifle, one 9 mm pistol, some ammunition were recovered.

Police suspect Drishti Rajkhowa faction of ULFA-I behind the IED explosion in which one man was killed and four people were injured.

According to Goalpara Police a six militants ULFA-I led by Drishti Rajkhowa has sneaked into the District to create trouble ahead of Independence Day.

ULFA and GNLA militants conducted an IED attack in which two Police men were killed and three injures at Tebronggre village in Tura West Garo Hills District.

Dhubri SP expressed concern over the presence of ULFA leader, Drishti Rajkhowa in Goalpara District.

Meghalaya DGP Hanaman said that ULFA senior leader Drishti Rajkhowa with 15-20 cadres is giving training to GNLA in manufacturing IEDs and is using Durama-Bajengdoba route to reach GNLA camps and ULFA carries out abduction from Assam and holds captives in GNLA camps.

ULFA-I have decided to use weapons against the illegal migrants, whether they are Hindus or Muslim

ULFA unit of South Assam observed its 23rd martyrs' day at Malugram in Cachar District.

ULFA chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa at 23rd martyrs' day of ULFA South Assam unit stated that talks with GoI was moving in right direction.

Former ULFA leader Naba Kumar stated that failure of state to apprehend the culprits involved in the murder of non-Bodos in BTC has led to recurrence of violence.

ULFA-I have brought four IEDs but have used only one, on July 23 at Krishnai

An ULFA-I militant Deepak Patowary alias Deepak Bora who was involved in extortion in Majuli, Lakhimpur, Sibsagar and Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border areas was arrested by Police from Majuli River Island in Jorhat District

Three ULFA-I militants died in an IED explosion at Mongre Gaon at Goalpara District. Two were identified as Kanteswar Rabhaalies Parama Asom and Akon Rabha. Two pistols one grenade were recovered.

ULFA-I 'cin-c' Paresh Baruah, is in constant touch with Drishti Rajkhowa, who is in charge of operations in lower Assam.

Drishti Rajkhowa is living in the Garo Hills-Bangladesh bordering areas and very often he shifts to the neighbouring country.

Sivasagar SP stated that strength of outfit such as ULFA has increased in Upper Assam.

N.G.H Police arrested a linkman of the ULFA Manuel Marak at Assam Gate in Mendipathar

Based on confession Manuel Marak three ULFA militants Taison Rabha, Ujira Rabha and Rupjyoti Rabha were arrested and 30 gelatin sticks, a .22 pistol with 19 rounds, a roll of cortex, a remote control device to detonate explosives along with eight numbers of pencil batteries and five mobile phones were recovered.

A linkman of ULFA Manuel Marak was arrested at Assam Gate in Mendipathar. Based on his confession three ULFA militants Taison Rabha, Ujira Rabha and Rupjyoti Rabha were arrested with 30 gelatin sticks, a .22 pistol with 19 rounds, a roll of cortex, a remote control device to detonate explosives along with eight numbers of pencil batteries and five mobile phones.

Five individuals were arrested for trying to extort money by serving demand letters written in letterheads of ULFA and ULFA-I.

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju stated in Lok Sabha ULFA-I have their camp in Myanmar.

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

Four ULFA-I militants Moran alias Bullet Asom, Bhaskar Sonowal alias Nagen Asom, Anojit Mahanta alias Jonak Asom and Nijut Gogoi alias Amlan Hazarika surrendered at office of the SP Tinsukia District. One US Carbine with magazine and two rounds of ammunition TNT, powder, one pistol with magazine and five rounds of ammunition, one Chinese grenade were recovered

Ten ULFA-I militants led by Akon Asom had taken shelter in the Assam-Nagaland border areas near Charaideo subdivision in Shivsagar District and were trying to sneak into Sivasagar to create disturbance on the occasion of Independence day.

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

APW president stated that ULFA-PTF led by chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa should dissuade its one-time 'ally' (NSCN) carrying out attacks in the Assam-Nagaland border.

NS

ULFA-I appealed to the Nagaland leadership to rein in troublemakers at Uriamghat in Golaghat District.

NS

'chairman', Abhijit Asom said if Naga elements are not dealt with firmly, ULFA-I would be compelled to believe that the neighboring state is grabbing Assam's land forcibly.

West Garo Hills

ULFA-I militant Babul Rabha alias Kancha, who was training GNLA in making IEDs and his aide Trenning M Sangma were arrested from WGH.

West Garo Hills

Police stated that Kancha had undergone training in making IED from ISI in Bangladesh and was sent my ULFA-I leader Dristi Rajkhowa to carry out blasts.

NS

During Operation Hill Storm 25 militants belonging to militant groups including ULFA were arrested.

NS

In response to statement by 'chairman' of ULFA-I Abhijit Asom on August 18 , NNC leaders urged him not to make the immigrants and outsiders his citizens",

New Delhi

State Government sought 15 companies of CAPF and CoBRA to fight ULFA rebels in the five Garo Hills Districts.

Dhaka/Bangladesh

In what has become clear that Bangladesh may be using detained ULFA 'general secretary' as a bargaining chip, Anup Chetia has told Indian official that he wants to come back to India but Dhaka (Bangladesh) was not acceding to his request. Sources divulged that an official from the MEA met Chetia in Dhaka Jail on August 20 and held discussions.

Songma Enggok/ East Garo Hills

One ULFA militant identified as Karamchand was killed in a raid by SFs at a joint campd of ULFA and GNLA. One SLR with 5 magazines, a 7.65 pistol with 3 magazines, one 9 mm pistol along with a magazine, 2 detonators and incriminating documents were recovered.

NS

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

Two ULFA-I were killed and SF identified as Inspector Sanin Stone Momin received bullet injuries in an encounter at Goalpara District.

SFs launched an operation at Beldangpara in Krishnai area to rescue an abducted boy .He was rescued and Hiteswar Chakravorty, who had kidnapped the boy for ULFA was arrested in Goalpara.

NDFB militants Jaikhlong Brahma and Ripok Brahma, were arrested from Karigaon in Kokrajhar District. A 9mm pistol, two magazines of 9mm pistol and two rounds of live ammunition were recovered from them.

Nabajyoti Konwar, a suspected militant of ULFA-I was arrested from Sunpura Tiniali near Nazira in Sivasagar District. INR 500000 was recovered from him.

ULFA-I is helping ANCA procuring arms from Nagaland in return of a share of the extortion money

GoI is likely to set a time-frame for completion of the talk process with the militant groups such as ULFA.

Groups such as ULFA-I is using NSCN-K facilities in the Taga area of Myanmar.

SFs recovered one 9 mm pistol, 14 rounds of live ammunition from Babul Rava alias Kancha, arrested on August 19.

Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan stated that Government will hand over Anup Chetia, ''general secretary'' of ULFA to Indian authorities.

Militant groups such as ULFA have been using the Garo hills corridor for sneaking in and out of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has agreed to hand over ULFA leader to India.

Durama forest range is known to be a Safe haven for ULFA.

Police arrested ULFA-PTF leader Ranju Saharia alias Pranjit Saikia in connection with the suicide of three members of a family on September 2.

SFs arrested two ULFA-PTF militant s Ramesh Phukan alias Piku Kalia and Rajiv Dihingia alias Aman Mahan from the Disangpani and Kakoti bari in Sivasagar for allegedly dealing in firearms.

ULFA-PTF militants arrested on September 12 were remanded for 14 day Judicial custody.

Meghalaya IG Raju stated that during Operation Hill Storm 25 militants including ULFA militants were arrested.

Five unidentified youths were arrested from unknown location for demanding money in the name of ULFA.

A Soldier Lance Nayak Prathampal Singh of 4th Rajput Regiment was injured and an Army vehicle damaged in an IED blast at Betbari in Shivsagar The IED was planted by ULFA-I. A grenade and another IED kept in a tiffin box were recovered by Army 200 mtrs from the blast site. ULFA-I in an email sent to the media claimed responsibility for the blast.

A man identified as Mitradhar Saikia , father of a ULFA-I militant Ranjan Saikia alias Bubu was picked up for questioning in connection with the IED attack.

A Police official stated that "Operations against ULFA-I have been beefed up across the District and SFs are on high alert after Friday's incident. We have launched a joint operation with the Army at all possible shelters of the militants and it will continue."

Assam CM stated that he doesn't have concrete information on Al-Qaeda trying to establish its link with the ULFA and the NDFB.

Basista/ Kamrup

Police arrested Ajijur Rahman and Bahar Ali and recovered 240 explosive sticks and 400 detonators It is suspected that duo were on their way to hand over the explosives to someone in Goalpara where ULFA-I have a strong base.

NS

A security source stated that ULFA-I have managed to smuggle 7 or 8 IEDs but don't have trained man power to use an IED and they may use hired persons to plant the IEDs on the roads frequented by SFs.

NS

ULFA-I is facing desperate shortage of funds as those receiving demands are refusing to pay. Under the circumstances, the outfit is desperate to prove its strength by indulging in acts of violence.

NS

ULFA continue to use Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts for their movement to their camps in Myanmar.

East Garo Hills

A militant of ULFA-I identified as K Rabha alias Nobo surrendered before the Meghalaya Police in East Garo Hills.

Guwahati/Kamrup metropolitian

ULFA-PTF denied allegations that the outfit has links with Islamic militant groups. A senior leader of ULFA-PTF appeared in a lower court in Guwahati stated that the outfit never shared radical ideologies like jihad.

Guwahati/Kamrup metropolitian

A Senior ULFA-PTF leader leader didn't rule out the possibility of a nexus between Islamic groups and the ULFA-I. He stated that "It's difficult to say. Now, the hardliner faction is under Paresh Baruah and we have no idea how it's operating now.

NS

The 'commander in chief' of ULFA-I stated that mindset of the political leaders of India would have to change for a political solution to the issues. He also said a concrete shape to the common platform of the "revolutionary organisations" of the region would be given shortly. He also said if if majority of the bonafide citizens of Assam vote to stay with India, the ULFA-I would accept it. But at the same time GoI must accept the result of the plebiscite if majority vote in favour of separation. Further when asked if ULFA-I is receiving help from China, He stated that, "we are ready to receive political, moral or logistic help from any country which comes forward to extend help without any pre-condition. We will also like to make it clear that we will not accept help from anyone by compromising the interest of Assam."

NS

Paresh Baruah, the leader of ULFA-I stated that ULFA-I would never join hands with any fundamentalist force. Expressing satisfaction over the progress of talks with Government, he stated that said they expect the next round of talks to be held soon after Diwali.

Tikrikilla/WGH

Six suspected cadres of ULFA-I were arrested during a joint operation of the army and police between Rabhagre Rongsai and Pedaldoba, near Tikrikilla, about 135km from Tura in West Garo Hills. The cadres have been identified as Suraj Hajong , Hiran Rabha), Vikas Rabha , Mingson Rabha , Elam Rabha , and Korton Rabha and all of them were from Pedaldoba village under Tikrikilla Police Station in the District. Six 9mm pistols, 20 live rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.

NS

Arabinda Rajkhowa , the leader of ULFA-PTF stated that the jihadi groups were trying to create a base in the state and appealed to people and Government to be vigilant against such forces, he also expressed satisfaction over the progress of talks with Government, and said that said they expect the next round of talks to be held soon after Diwali.

Mendipather/ East Garo Hills

Arrested GNLA militant confessed that he was part of a three-member gang that killed four other militants belonging to ULFA-I and GNLA. The two militants of ULFA-I militants who were killed in that fratricidal fight are believed to have been known as Bulbul and Wakang.

NS

ULFA-I has asked cinema halls to screen each Assamese movie at least for one week in each hall in its bid to boost the revival of the ailing Assamese film industry. Avijit Asom, 'chairman' of ULFA-I asked businessmen or groups who own cinema halls in Assam to facilitate shows of each Assamese movie at least for one week in each of the cinema halls.

A senior Police officer stated that militants of AMEF and ULFA-I militants were present at Songmagre village of West Garo Hills, and added that all of them used the terrains to escape. Another source confirmed that these are the ULFA-I militants who are in Garo Hills operates under the indirect supervision of Dristi Rajkhowa, the 'chief' of ULFA-I.

Police arrested five suspects, identified as Lakhyajit Borah, Horeswar Phukan, Makum, Rantu Borah, and Samujjal Handique who were posing as ULFA militants from Digboi in Tinsukia.

An unidentified ULFA-I militant was killed and two ULFA-I militants were arrested after an encounter at Charing in Jorhat.

AR arrested two ULFA militants, Babon Teka and Preanjal Nath and recovered the dead body of a suspected ULFA militant, Prakesh Baruah was recovered during further search. 303 Rifle, seven 303 ammunition, one K-10, three magazine with 100 Resilient Defense Systems (RDS), 102 cartridges and 14 detonators were recovered.

ULFA-ptf Arabinda Rajkhowa, stated that they were committed to fight jihadi forces that have reared their heads in the State. He also added that the ongoing talks with GoI were at its last leg and in a crucial stage. He stated that "We cannot say that we are dissatisfied until and unless we find that the Government of India is not serious. So we have no reasons to complain.

Insurgent groups including ULFA has camps in Bangladesh.

Nay Pyi Taw/Myanmar

During the interaction between Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Myanmar President Thein Sein on November 12 at Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar, India has pressed Myanmar to mount a crackdown on ULFA-I According to sources, India asked the Myanmar President, Thein Sein to assist in getting six wanted militants including Jyotirmoy Bharali, who looks after the ULFA's Myanmar operations.

Kamalabari/ Jorhat

A brick kiln owner, identified as Shivaji Prasad, was shot dead by suspected ULFA-I militants at Kamalabari in Majuli river island in Jorhat District. The river island, with its numerous isolated and inaccessible pockets, is a popular safe haven for ULFA-I. Police picked up a SULFA militant, identified as Banshidhar Sonowal. He was arrested from Sonari chapori area after the incident.

Two militants of ULFA-I were arrested from Teleria in Sonitpur.

There have been intelligence reports that ULFA-I militants under the leadership of Rashid Bharali had entered Majuli Island to rebuild the outfit's base.

Police sources stated that several traders have been receiving extortion demands from ULFA-I ranging from INR 40,000 to INR 100,000 in Majuli, in Jorhat.

ULFA-I have been using criminal elements for collect money on its behalf, stated Jorhat SP.

Suspected ULFA militants lobbed a grenade at the residence of a businessman, identified as Mahavir Agarwala, at Gurguri Line in Samdang of Tinsukia District According to locals, the militants had demanded money from the businessman

ULFA-I shot dead a civilian identified as Okon Tati and injured another individual identified as Shankar Rai at Dwarmara Reserve Forest at Tinsukia District.

ULFA-I militant Parikshit Gogoi was arrested from Panbessa on the outskirts Sivasagar town in Sivasagar District

Police have stepped up security measures and asked tea and oil sectors to adhere to certain advisories ahead of Narendra Modi's proposed visit, especially in view of ULFA-I's heightened activity

A residential building of a business man identified as Mahabir Agarwalla was partially damaged when suspected ULFA-I militants lobbed a grenade in Doomdooma in Tinsukia

ULFA-I militant identified as Arup Das alias Bikram Asom was arrested by a joint team of Indian Army and Goalpara Police, near Bardak village in Goalpara District. At least 10 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, one mobile phone and some cash were recovered from him. According to Police intelligence inputs, ULFA-I faction is trying to target tea, coal and oil sectors in Upper Assam.

ULFA linkman, identified as Arun Mahanty was arrested from an unspecified location for lobbing a grenade at the residence of a businessman, identified as Mahavir Agarwala, at Gurguri Line in Samdang of Tinsukia.

SFs has beefed up vigilance and intensified counter militancy operations to foil attempts by ULFA-I to disrupt PM Modis visit on November 29

Intelligence reports indicate ULFA-I is planning to carry out attacks on BJP leaders and non-Assamese people living in the State, ahead of the PM's visit

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi said that ULFA-I was a 'puppet of foreign forces'. He said that the militants are working under the instruction of forces from abroad which want to create disturbance in the country.

A bomb was found in the compartment of intercity express running between Alipurduar in northern West Bengal to Kamakhya, at at Kendukona railway station in Kamrup District. The bomb was later diffused. NIA stated that the bomb was meant to be used during the high-level conference, and Police suspect ULFA-I behind the incident.

search operation is going on for two cadres reportedly belonging ULFA-I who have apparently entered Guwahati to plant bomb in State buses

Police a suspected ULFA-I militant Munna Bezbora from Kamakhya Express at Mariani in Jorhat District

ULFA-I militants killed a Hindi speaking trader , Kumud Rai, when they fired at a petrol pump in NH 15 in Lakhimpur District. Two other individuals identified as Roopak Singha and Satish Patel was injured.

ULFA-I warned Prime Minister Modi to face armed attacks on BJP if he does not publicly reveal the whereabouts of 26 ULFA militants who are missing since the Bhutanese operation against Indian militants in 2003.

ULFA-I militant, identified as Nitul Gogoi was killed in an encounter at Betonichuk village in Tingkhong village in Dibrugarh District. One AK 47 rifle was recovered from the militant.

Police arrested a suspected ULFA-I militant Munna Bezbora from Kamakhya Express at Mariani in Jorhat District

DGP Khagen Sarma stated that militants had used a US made Hand Grenade in the Rajgarh explosion.. This the first time that militants have used US made hand grenade in the State

ULFA-I is trying to revive its bases in Bangladesh. DGP stated that Chittagong has become a vital proposition from the security point of view and said that militant activities in Bhutan and Myanmar too have increased. DGP also added that here are inputs about youths undergoing training in POK and Bangladesh.

BJP mission 84', to win 84 out of 126 Assembly seats in Assam in 2016 polls has apparently come under the threat of ULFA-I. -I warned of using force to stop all activities of BJP party in Assam after January 10, 2015.

IB Chief stated that in Garo Hills, GNLA operating in tandem with ULFA-I accounted for 75 per cent of civilian killings and 40 per cent of the incidents.

North Garo Hills Police arrested three militants belonging to ULFA and GNLA, at Rari village in Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills District. The militants had come from a GNLA camp in Chokpot region and were en-route to Goalpara District in Assam. The arrested militants have been identified as Pranjal Rabha alias Ringdim Himu Rabha alias Rangsang and Brillion N Sangma alias Sokjol.

According to the reports, the ULFA-I is facing severe financial crunch, which has made the outfit desperate to indulge in acts of violence to make its presence felt. Security sources said that the militant outfit is finding it difficult even to run its camps in Myanmar due to paucity of funds. There are times that the senior leaders of the outfit even find it difficult to make payments for procuring rice. In the face of threats of rebellion from the cadres, the leaders of the ULFA-I are desperate to boost its coffers and there have been attempts by them to launch an extortion drive. Sources also added that ULFA-I is also not in a position to send its own cadres to serve demand notes and they mostly send couriers to deliver such letters. The report concludes that the situation has now totally changed and there have been instances of people simply ignoring the demand notes of the outfit.

In a memorandum submitted to the PM, Narendra Modi, All Assam Surrendered ULFA Samittee (AASUS) demanded deportation of Bangladeshis from Assam and stopping handing over Assam's land to Bangladesh, recovery of the land occupied by Pakistan in Jammu & Kashmir, implementation of the Assam Accord, a MoS signed in 1985 and stopping the Guwahati-Dhaka bus service.

A cadre of the ULFA-I, identified as Raktim Moran, a resident of Mudai Gaon in Dibrugarh District surrendered before the Assam Police and deposited a cache of sophisticated arms and ammunition. Dibrugarh District SP Rana Bhuyan said that Moran has deposited one AK-81 rifle, one Chinese grenade, three magazines and 79 rounds of ammunition. Having joined the banned terrorist group in 2011, Moran had undergone training in Myanmar.

After a lull, the ULFA-I has intensified its activities, especially extortion, in Tinsukia District of upper Assam. According to the report a few untoward incidents like grenade blasts have occurred in the last few weeks in various places of the District. Most of these incidents occurred due to the refusal of paying of money to the ULFA-I. The banned outfit now-a-days is using e-mails for extortion purposes.

Forest Minister Rockybul Hussein stated that eight militant groups including ULFA-I was acive in the State.

Forest Minister Rockybul Hussein stated that from January 2001 till November 2104, 6,483 ULFA militants have been arrested

GoI alerted the Assam Government about the possibility of an attack by ULFA-I in Guwahati. According to sources the ULFA-I leader, Drishti Rajkhowa, managed to procure at least five sophisticated bombs and he is looking for targets in Guwahati.

Rockybul Hussein, Minister for Forest said that aided by anti-national forces, insurgent groups like ULFA-I continuously trying to trigger violence.

An IED weighing around 3 kilograms was recovered at Pengaree in Tinsukia District. The area is infested by ULFA militants and with the entry of around 10 militants of ULFA-I in Tinsukia District, the entire area has been kept under a security blanket.

SFs arrested a ULFA linkman from Nalanga Ujjanpura area in Goalpara District.

Paresh Baruah, the ULFA-I leader, also the mentor of NDFB-IKS leader I K Songbijit, in an interview on December 24 stated that the massacre on December 23 as 'collateral damage'. He stated that "These killings of civilians are part of the strategy in any war."

Director General of Police Khagen Sarma ruled out any possibility of talks with NDFB-IKS and ULFA-I and said that intense operations would continue against these two outfits.