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January - 12 
The Songsak Police on January 12 arrested two GNLA cadres, who had come out of the jungle to take food for others in their jungle camp. Following the lead provided by them, a Police team reached the GNLA camp and an exchange of fire followed. Police source added that a GNLA cadre was hit on his leg
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The Songsak Police on January 12 arrested two GNLA cadres, who had come out of the jungle to take food for others in their jungle camp. Following the lead provided by them, a Police team reached the GNLA camp and an exchange of fire followed. Police source added that a GNLA cadre was hit on his leg during the encounter, while others managed to escape from the spot.
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January - 15 
Police raided a house in Sunny Hills in Tura town in West Garo Hills District on January 15, and arrested two suspected militants, identified as Changki A Sangma and Briting A Sangma, both residents of Tebronggre village, reports The Shillong Times. Bothe the arrestees were wanted for their involvem
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Police raided a house in Sunny Hills in Tura town in West Garo Hills District on January 15, and arrested two suspected militants, identified as Changki A Sangma and Briting A Sangma, both residents of Tebronggre village, reports The Shillong Times. Bothe the arrestees were wanted for their involvement in the July 26, 2014 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Tebronggre near Rongram, targeting a Police vehicle in which three Policemen had lost their lives. Changki is believed to be the prime accused in the planting of the IED device and Police had been on his lookout for over a year and a half. He is also said to be the main suspect behind a string of abduction and robbery cases along the TebronggreDadenggre route.
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January - 16 
Meanwhile, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre identified as Balmepa, who was allegedly aiding armed GNLA militants in abduction and extortion, was arrested from South Garo Hills District on January 16, reports The Assam Tribune. Balmepa was a crucial link man for the GNLA and was being use
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Meanwhile, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre identified as Balmepa, who was allegedly aiding armed GNLA militants in abduction and extortion, was arrested from South Garo Hills District on January 16, reports The Assam Tribune. Balmepa was a crucial link man for the GNLA and was being used to identify wine shop owners and members of the business community and pass on information to GNLA ‘commander’ Jimmy for extortion and other threats, a Police official said. Balmepa would also collect gelatin sticks from mine owners using threat and pass these explosives on to the GNLA top ‘commanders’, the official said.
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January - 28 
2 Accent Police on January 28 raided Nogapara village in West Garo Hills District and arrested two militants of A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), identified as Chiang Ch Sangma and Walnen A Sangma along with two crude bombs, reports The Shillong Times. Ongoing counter insurgency
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2 Accent Police on January 28 raided Nogapara village in West Garo Hills District and arrested two militants of A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), identified as Chiang Ch Sangma and Walnen A Sangma along with two crude bombs, reports The Shillong Times. Ongoing counter insurgency operations against ASAK militants had been taking place for the last few days in the areas of Dombagre, Wadagre, Mellim, Bolchugre and Rangsakona, report said. The arrested militants revealed that they were part of ASAK’s western area command under the leadership of senior ASAK commander Harara.
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January - 31 
Police arrested two GNLA rebels in South Garo Hills District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. According to the Police the arrested militants have been identified as-Tobiash Ch Marak alias Changdul, (20) and Rakran Ch Marak (18), both of Rongpakgre village under Chokpot Police Station. The duo wa
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Police arrested two GNLA rebels in South Garo Hills District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. According to the Police the arrested militants have been identified as-Tobiash Ch Marak alias Changdul, (20) and Rakran Ch Marak (18), both of Rongpakgre village under Chokpot Police Station. The duo was arrested from Ganggugre village near Deku in an early morning operation by Baghmara SWAT team. One 7.65 pistol with magazine, three live rounds and GNLA ID card were recovered from their possession. Police said that Changdul was earlier part of West Garo Hills command under GNLA.
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January - 31 
Three persons were arrested by Aradonga Police from Mawram Noonmati, West Khasi Hills District on January 31, in connection with the abduction case of Darius Marngar of Nongthymai village under Aradonga outpost in West Khasi Hills District, reports The Sentinel. The three arrested persons have been
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Three persons were arrested by Aradonga Police from Mawram Noonmati, West Khasi Hills District on January 31, in connection with the abduction case of Darius Marngar of Nongthymai village under Aradonga outpost in West Khasi Hills District, reports The Sentinel. The three arrested persons have been identified as- Jholsh G Momin (25) of Resu Radi, North Garo Hills District, Walmen G Momin alias Katrangbat Momin (25) of Dingoapal, Bajengdoba, North Garo Hills and Sengman R Marak (25) of Nongrisan of West Khasi Hills District.
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February - 5 
Meanwhile, BSF troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District, after an ambush arrested one Bangladeshi national identified as Habib Miya (60), resident of Kolagoun in Sunamganj District of Bangladesh, while he was entering Bangladesh from India on February 5, reports The Shillong
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Meanwhile, BSF troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District, after an ambush arrested one Bangladeshi national identified as Habib Miya (60), resident of Kolagoun in Sunamganj District of Bangladesh, while he was entering Bangladesh from India on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. During the search, BSF recovered ten bottles of liquor, INR 2,100, 6 packets of milk powder and other items from his possession. Besides, BSF troops also arrested one more Bangladeshi national while infiltrating into Indian Territory near Mahendraganj area in West Garo Hills District on the same day.
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February - 5 
Shallang Police arrested five GNLA underground workers from Nongchram in West Khasi Hills District on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. During the operation, the Police team recovered an Alto car, a motorbike, 2 mobile phones, a bank passbook and cash INR 18,000. The underground GNLA work
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Shallang Police arrested five GNLA underground workers from Nongchram in West Khasi Hills District on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. During the operation, the Police team recovered an Alto car, a motorbike, 2 mobile phones, a bank passbook and cash INR 18,000. The underground GNLA workers were identified as Charles D Shira (25), a former Achik National Central Liberation Army (ANCLA) cadre who had surrendered at Shillong in 2014 along with an AK rifle, Daniel M Sangma (26), Juningbirth M Sangma (22), Rajesh Sangma (24) and Apseng G Momin (19), all residents of West Khasi Hills.
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February - 5 
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Police arrested four over ground workers of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Betasing-Ampati road in South West Garo Hills District on February 5, a BSF report said on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. As per the report, the troops first arrested
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The Border Security Force (BSF) and Police arrested four over ground workers of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Betasing-Ampati road in South West Garo Hills District on February 5, a BSF report said on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. As per the report, the troops first arrested three GNLA workers – Nikson Marak (29), Keni Ch Marak (24) and Wenstar M Marak (29) and recovered two motorcycles, three mobile phones and one demand letter of INR one million addressed to one Momin Chos, a resident of Betasing. Following leads provided by the arrested over ground workers, Police later arrested another GNLA worker Senred Ch Marak (22) from his village Multagre and recovered one mobile phone with one Indian SIM from his possession.
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February - 9 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya in a special operation, on February 9, arrested four Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Pollas Sangma (25), Sajol Sangma (22) Roma Sangma (30) and Krishon Sangma while they were infiltrating fr
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya in a special operation, on February 9, arrested four Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Pollas Sangma (25), Sajol Sangma (22) Roma Sangma (30) and Krishon Sangma while they were infiltrating from Bangladesh into Indian Territory, reports The Sentinel. All Bangladeshi nationals are residents of Ramnathpur in Netrakona District of Bangladesh.
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February - 10 
A school teacher, abducted from his home at a remote village in West Khasi Hills District on February 9, was rescued from Nonghawei area and three of his captors were arrested on February 10, reports The Assam Tribune. A search operation was launched and three abductors were picked up from Mala
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A school teacher, abducted from his home at a remote village in West Khasi Hills District on February 9, was rescued from Nonghawei area and three of his captors were arrested on February 10, reports The Assam Tribune. A search operation was launched and three abductors were picked up from Malangkona village, Police said.
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February - 10 
The attempt on the part of the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)-United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) combine to attack the Police personnel in Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District was foiled, following the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and arrest of a person by
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The attempt on the part of the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)-United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) combine to attack the Police personnel in Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District was foiled, following the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and arrest of a person by a joint team of both Assam and Meghalaya Police from Goalpara District of Assam on February 10, reports The Shillong Times. Police sources said that GNLA ‘area commander’ Philiport D Shira and Deputy ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA Drishti Rajakhowa had a plan to target both Meghalaya and Assam Police personnel by placing powerful remote controlled IEDs in three junctions between Resubelpara and Krishnai on January 26 and also after the church function. Police came to know about this development when one Pintu Ch Marak, a former Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) member, who later joined GNLA under Philiport, surrendered before the Police in North Garo Hills District without arms. Based on the revelation of the cadre, one Malsing R Marak was arrested on the outskirts of Resubelpara and three remote controlled IEDs and gelatins sticks were recovered from a house at Kalaring village adjacent to the forest area of Dorenkitip in Assam. Later, all the IEDs were defused by a bomb disposal team of Meghalaya Police.
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February - 10 
the Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Rongra in South Garo Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi National Mohtaj Miya (35) of Phulbari in Netrakona District of Bangladesh, while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh into India on February 10, reports The Sentinel. The BSF recovered
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the Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Rongra in South Garo Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi National Mohtaj Miya (35) of Phulbari in Netrakona District of Bangladesh, while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh into India on February 10, reports The Sentinel. The BSF recovered INR 20,000 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) (denomination 1000 x 1, 500 x 38), Bangladeshi Taka 70 and one mobile with two Bangladeshi SIM from his possession. He revealed that the consignment of FICN was brought from Durgapur in Netrakona for handing over to one Indian FICN racketeer namely Greengton Marak of South Garo Hills.
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February - 11 
Police arrested three hardcore Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Kancha, Hinen and Limbu, working under Rakkam, the ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, from Siju Wathre under Nongalbibra Police Station in South Garo Hills District on February 11, reports T
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Police arrested three hardcore Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Kancha, Hinen and Limbu, working under Rakkam, the ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, from Siju Wathre under Nongalbibra Police Station in South Garo Hills District on February 11, reports The Shillong Times. The trio was involved in providing vital information about Police movements to GNLA besides collecting phone numbers of businessmen for extortion purpose, Police said. During interrogation, they revealed that GNLA used to pay them INR 3,000 for every successful abduction and extortion.
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February - 18 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 18 busted a money laundering racket in Meghalaya by arresting three hawala agents from Balat and Dangar areas in East Khasi Hills District near the border with Bangladesh, and also recovered BDT 10.38 lakh Bangladesh taka from them, reports The Shillong Ti
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 18 busted a money laundering racket in Meghalaya by arresting three hawala agents from Balat and Dangar areas in East Khasi Hills District near the border with Bangladesh, and also recovered BDT 10.38 lakh Bangladesh taka from them, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested persons were identified as Manu Roy, Jyotish Pal and Ram Dev.
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February - 19 
A cadre of Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF), identified as Rosthon N Marak alias Kimjim, who orchestrated several kidnappings in East Garo Hills was arrested after Police raided his house in Samanda Kalsanang Adinggittim village in West Garo Hills District on February 19, reports
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A cadre of Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF), identified as Rosthon N Marak alias Kimjim, who orchestrated several kidnappings in East Garo Hills was arrested after Police raided his house in Samanda Kalsanang Adinggittim village in West Garo Hills District on February 19, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested cadre belonged to the LAEF faction headed by one Augustine and at one point of time was behind several kidnappings of traders and businessmen including a coal dealer. Police had been on the trail of the fugitive Rosthon for quite a while but he had managed to slip away in previous instances.
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February - 19 
Border Security Force (BSF) troops arrested a Bangladeshi national, identified as Shamin Noor Islam (28), while he was trespassing into Indian territory at Dalu in the South West Garo Hills District on February 19, reports The Telegraph.
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops arrested a Bangladeshi national, identified as Shamin Noor Islam (28), while he was trespassing into Indian territory at Dalu in the South West Garo Hills District on February 19, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 25 
Meghalaya Police launched the third phase of the ‘Thunderstorm-3’ operations against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and recovered 47 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the militant infested area of Durama in East Garo Hills District on February 25, reports The Sentinel. Th
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Meghalaya Police launched the third phase of the ‘Thunderstorm-3’ operations against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and recovered 47 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the militant infested area of Durama in East Garo Hills District on February 25, reports The Sentinel. The IEDs were planted by the militants of GNLA and the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Doengkhugre area and in a village in Durama hill range, Police said. “Altogether, we seized 40 IEDs and at least 15 Molotov cocktail bombs from two locations and thus averted a major tragedy,” Davies Marak, Superintendent of Police (SP), East Garo Hills, said. He said a suspected overground worker of the GNLA, who is believed to have planted IEDs, has been arrested. However, Police refused to divulge his identity citing security reasons. Encounters were on two fronts with the GNLA militants. One was with the group under the ‘deputy commander in chief’ Rupanta D Shira group and the other was with the group led by Acheng. “Both the groups manage to flee and we recovered IEDs that are meant to target the police”, informed Marak.
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February - 26 
Meghalaya Police arrested two arms dealers, Rajiv Sangma and Malstone Sangma, from the Baija locality of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 26, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 180 rounds of 7.62 sniper rifle ammunition were recovered from their possession. Police said the consignment
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Meghalaya Police arrested two arms dealers, Rajiv Sangma and Malstone Sangma, from the Baija locality of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 26, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 180 rounds of 7.62 sniper rifle ammunition were recovered from their possession. Police said the consignment was for the GNLA militants.
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February - 28 
Five powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one of them weighing 20 kilograms, were recovered from a school in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 28, where Security Force (SF) personnel retreat after the day’s operations, reports The Shillong Times. Police said that th
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Five powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one of them weighing 20 kilograms, were recovered from a school in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 28, where Security Force (SF) personnel retreat after the day’s operations, reports The Shillong Times. Police said that the IEDs were planted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the school primarily to target the SF personnel who take shelter whenever they come for operations in the village and surrounding areas. A Police official said that the matter came to light after the arrest of a hardcore GNLA worker. According to Police, based on specific source information, East Garo Hills Police arrested the GNLA hardcore civilian cadre, Enison Ch Momin alias Vodafone (34), from Adugre village. Enison has been working for GNLA for the last five years.
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March - 4 
Shillong Police on March 4, arrested two persons for circulating Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) demand notes in the city, reports The Shillong Times. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) MH Kharkrang informed that on getting information about demand notes being circulated i
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Shillong Police on March 4, arrested two persons for circulating Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) demand notes in the city, reports The Shillong Times. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) MH Kharkrang informed that on getting information about demand notes being circulated in Shillong and its suburbs by HNLC, the District Police swung into action and arrested one Vincent Khyriem. According to Kharkrang, on interrogation, Khyriem admitted to have circulated the demand notes sent to him from Bangladesh. Later in the evening his accomplice, one Wankarlang Rynjah (22) of Demseiniong was also arrested. “Police investigation will reveal if any of the people served with the demand notes have actually paid and if there are more people involved (with the proscribed outfit),” he said. Two mobile phones and 10 SIM cards of different service providers were seized from their possession.
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March - 5 
Based on specific source information, Police arrested two A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) cadres from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Timeson March 6. An associate of the militants was also arrested by the Police. Police said that the arrested cadr
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Based on specific source information, Police arrested two A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) cadres from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Timeson March 6. An associate of the militants was also arrested by the Police. Police said that the arrested cadres have been identified as Ronjit Marak and Bhaiti Marak while the associate was Aamir Hussain.
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March - 5 
On March 5th, North Garo Hills Police intercepted a motorcycle at Kosichora area of Bajengdoba in East Garo Hills and arrested two individuals involved in arms trade with A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF). Based on their confession six other members of the gang were arrested from Gosingpita area of
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On March 5th, North Garo Hills Police intercepted a motorcycle at Kosichora area of Bajengdoba in East Garo Hills and arrested two individuals involved in arms trade with A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF). Based on their confession six other members of the gang were arrested from Gosingpita area of Bajengdoba, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a 9mm pistol which they were planning to sell to one Simeon Marak alias Matsram and a woman identified as Panita Marak. Matsram is a surrendered cadre of the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) who was covertly working for AMEF. Both were arrested from Rongkhon area in West Garo Hills District. Police also recovered INR 200000 which was meant to be paid to the criminal gang for the purchase of the pistol.
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March - 5 
Police arrested a woman linked with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District on March 5, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, the female overground worker, identified as Wandalin Diengdoh (40) of Lower Mawprem, is the sister of senior HN
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Police arrested a woman linked with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District on March 5, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, the female overground worker, identified as Wandalin Diengdoh (40) of Lower Mawprem, is the sister of senior HNLC cadre Phrangkupar Diengdoh alias Hep Metal who has been in hiding in Bangladesh for a long time.
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March - 6 
Following the arrest of the sister of a senior HNLC cadre, the militant outfit on March 6 slammed the East Khasi Hills Police and threatened to unleash terror in Shillong, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued to a section of the media on March 6, HNLC publicity ‘secretary’ S
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Following the arrest of the sister of a senior HNLC cadre, the militant outfit on March 6 slammed the East Khasi Hills Police and threatened to unleash terror in Shillong, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued to a section of the media on March 6, HNLC publicity ‘secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw said that every family member of the HNLC cadres has a right to communicate with them, either through phone or other means of communication and this does not make then an overground worker of the outfit. The HNLC threatened that the tactic of the Police will compel the cadres to use explosives.
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March - 8 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested one Khusil Hajong (30), a suspected Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racketeer and recovered 18,000 FICN and Indian currency INR 1,920 from his possession, from Balat border haat at Barmanbari in South West Khasi Hills District on March 8, reports The S
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested one Khusil Hajong (30), a suspected Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racketeer and recovered 18,000 FICN and Indian currency INR 1,920 from his possession, from Balat border haat at Barmanbari in South West Khasi Hills District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. During interrogation, he revealed that he was involved in smuggling of liquor and ganja. He had collected the FICN from his Bangladeshi associate whom he used to supply liquor and ganja from India. He also disclosed that he used to circulate the FICN in the local market at Balat, Dangar and Shillong for purchasing consignment of liquor etc.
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March - 15 
A joint operation the Border Security Force (BSF) and Police arrested one over ground worker of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) outfit, at Gumaghat in South West Khasi Hills District on March 15, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested over ground GNLA worker was identified as Nikman T San
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A joint operation the Border Security Force (BSF) and Police arrested one over ground worker of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) outfit, at Gumaghat in South West Khasi Hills District on March 15, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested over ground GNLA worker was identified as Nikman T Sangma alias Singbaat alias Dorenky, resident of Dorengkigre under Williamnagar Police Station in East Garo Hills District. Voter ID card, caste certificate and school education certificates were recovered from his possession. The cadre joined GNLA in 2009 and worked for one year with Changjang M Sangma, the GNLA cadre who was killed in an encounter. He has been visiting his in-laws in the village Chintusora in South West Khasi Hills District.In addition, The pro-Inner Line Permit (Pro-ILP) pressure groups on March 15 met Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and his Cabinet Ministers to finalize the two bills—Meghalaya (Benami Transactions Prohibition) (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and Meghalaya Tenants Verification and Regulation Bill, 2016 that will be tabled in the ongoing Assembly sessions, reports The Sentinel.
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March - 17 
Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Dumnikora in South Garo Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi national on March 17, while he was infiltrating into Indian Territory, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested person was identified as Md Sahajahan Miya (40), resident of Lamukta village
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Dumnikora in South Garo Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi national on March 17, while he was infiltrating into Indian Territory, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested person was identified as Md Sahajahan Miya (40), resident of Lamukta village in Mymensingh District of Bangladesh. The troops recovered 40 kilograms fresh fish, five kilograms dry fish and one mobile phone from his possession.
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March - 22 
An over-ground worker of the GNLA, identified as Masan Marak (59) of Rongramgri village under Rongram Police Station in West Garo Hills District was arrested on March 22, reports The Sentinel. According to the Border Security Force (BSF) source the arrested linkman was waiting for Simphong B Marak a
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An over-ground worker of the GNLA, identified as Masan Marak (59) of Rongramgri village under Rongram Police Station in West Garo Hills District was arrested on March 22, reports The Sentinel. According to the Border Security Force (BSF) source the arrested linkman was waiting for Simphong B Marak alias Rongbat (GNLA ‘Area Commander’ of North Garo Hills) at waiting shed, Hawakhana near MDC Hostel in Tura. One Nokia Mobile with one Vodafone SIM, one knife, one sling bag and INR 110 were recovered from his possession.
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March - 24 
Acting on specific tip off about the presence ofGaro National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the Police swooped in at a tea shop in the remote Ringdigitam village in West Khasi Hills District on March 24, reports The Sentinel. The militant’s nu
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Acting on specific tip off about the presence ofGaro National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the Police swooped in at a tea shop in the remote Ringdigitam village in West Khasi Hills District on March 24, reports The Sentinel. The militant’s number four fled to the nearby jungle and fired upon the raiding Police team. There was an exchange of fire before the GNLA militants abandon the explosive device. 45 Gelatin sticks, 71 detonators, 3 meters of cordex, one roll of 6 MM electric wire and keys of 19 trucks were recovered from the site of occurrence.Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Operations) GHP Raju said during the intervening (March 23) and (March 24) night offensive ‘Operation Hill Storm-3’ carried out jointly by the counter insurgency team based in East Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills in Shallang area of West Khasi Hills and Songsak of East Garo Hills, three civilian cadres of the GNLA were arrested. They are identified as Daniel Sangma, James G Momin and Maila G Marak. The latest breakthrough followed the arrest of eight (8) over ground sympathizers from different places under Shallang Police station on March 22 for their alleged involvement in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast. The arrested cadres have been identified as Subri D Marak, Hubert R Sangma, Jalim Ch Sangma, Mendra R Sangma, Benic R Sangma, Romio R Marak, Salki Ch Marak and Takil S Sangma.
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April - 1 
Two extortionists, who had come to Rongkhon Boldamgre village in the West Garo Hills District, were captured by local residents and were handed over to Police on April 1, reports The Assam Tribune. The duos were, however, beaten up by the public before being handed over to the Police. Sources said t
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Two extortionists, who had come to Rongkhon Boldamgre village in the West Garo Hills District, were captured by local residents and were handed over to Police on April 1, reports The Assam Tribune. The duos were, however, beaten up by the public before being handed over to the Police. Sources said that the two extortionists, identified as David Marak of Ronshu in South Garo Hills and Namas N Sangma of Rongjeng in East Garo Hills, had come to extort money from a lawyer and were captured before they were able to get their hold on money.
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April - 2 
Three persons have been arrested relating to the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a labour camp at 9th Mile Baridua under Khanapara Police Station in Ri Bhoi District on April 2, reports The Shillong Times. The accused, Mohammad Majibur Rehman (28), Mohammad Kuddus Ali (19) and
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Three persons have been arrested relating to the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a labour camp at 9th Mile Baridua under Khanapara Police Station in Ri Bhoi District on April 2, reports The Shillong Times. The accused, Mohammad Majibur Rehman (28), Mohammad Kuddus Ali (19) and Mohammad Cherajul Islam alias Disgos Ali (38) were arrested. Earlier on April 1, a powerful IED was recovered by a joint team of Meghalaya and Assam Police. Preliminary reports stated that it weighed about 2.5 kilograms.
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April - 8 
Police arrested the ‘East Area Commander’ of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) David S Sangma alias Rikai following a raid on his hideout near Dakopgre, outskirts of Tura town in West Garo Hills District on April 8, reports The Shillong Times. Police seized one 9mm
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Police arrested the ‘East Area Commander’ of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) David S Sangma alias Rikai following a raid on his hideout near Dakopgre, outskirts of Tura town in West Garo Hills District on April 8, reports The Shillong Times. Police seized one 9mm pistol, seven rounds of ammunition, and as many as 18 SIM cards, all supplied from Assam via Rajabala. Garo Hills Police wanted Rikai several abductions cases, extortions and other heinous crimes committed by him.
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April - 9 
Police arrested one person possessing arms and ammunitions from West Khasi Hills District on April 9, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested person has been identified as Tengrak K Sangma. One AK 47 rifle, two Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) gun, AK magazines and 36 live AK ammunitions were reco
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Police arrested one person possessing arms and ammunitions from West Khasi Hills District on April 9, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested person has been identified as Tengrak K Sangma. One AK 47 rifle, two Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) gun, AK magazines and 36 live AK ammunitions were recovered from Rongcheng village based on his statement, Police said.
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April - 11 
Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Dawki in Jaintia Hills District on April 11, while they were attempting to infiltrate to India, reports The Shillong Times. The duo was identified as Mohammad Ismail Hussain and Mohammad Mohim Mallik. Bangladesh cu
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Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Dawki in Jaintia Hills District on April 11, while they were attempting to infiltrate to India, reports The Shillong Times. The duo was identified as Mohammad Ismail Hussain and Mohammad Mohim Mallik. Bangladesh currency, Bangladesh SIM card and Indonesian currency were recovered from their possession.
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April - 13 
Acting on a tip off regarding the presence of a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre at Shallang area, Shallang Police conducted an operation in Shallang- Rongkhugre area and arrested a hardcore GNLA cadre identified as Arjen N Marak alias Chukhor of Nengju in West Khasi Hills District on Apri
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Acting on a tip off regarding the presence of a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre at Shallang area, Shallang Police conducted an operation in Shallang- Rongkhugre area and arrested a hardcore GNLA cadre identified as Arjen N Marak alias Chukhor of Nengju in West Khasi Hills District on April 13, reports The Shillong Times. An operation has been launched to arrest other militants who might be present in the area.
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April - 13 
Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) ‘chief’ Augustine Marak was killed in Police encounter at Chichra Reserve forest 14 kilometres away from Rongjeng townin the East Garo Hills District on April 13, reports The Shillong Times. The militants numbering around 10 to 12 led by Marak excha
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Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) ‘chief’ Augustine Marak was killed in Police encounter at Chichra Reserve forest 14 kilometres away from Rongjeng townin the East Garo Hills District on April 13, reports The Shillong Times. The militants numbering around 10 to 12 led by Marak exchanged fire with the Police resulting in a 45 minute encounter. In the encounter the militant ‘chief’ was shot dead and another cadre identified as Walsrang N Areng hailing from Chichra Apal village was arrested. The rest of the militants had fled.
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April - 27 
The West Khasi Hills Police arrested one A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) militant identified as Bindas S Sangma alias Jhola of Mangsang, under Shallang Police Station in West Khasi Hills District late on April 27, reports The Shillong Times. Bindas was involved in the encounter between
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The West Khasi Hills Police arrested one A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) militant identified as Bindas S Sangma alias Jhola of Mangsang, under Shallang Police Station in West Khasi Hills District late on April 27, reports The Shillong Times. Bindas was involved in the encounter between ANLA and Police on January 17 at Nongwaldro.
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May - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed at Mahadev, South Garo Hills District in a special operation, arrested nine Bangladeshis and two Indian nationals for their suspected movement in a vehicle near village Noketgre on May 12, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested Bangladeshi nationals were id
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The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed at Mahadev, South Garo Hills District in a special operation, arrested nine Bangladeshis and two Indian nationals for their suspected movement in a vehicle near village Noketgre on May 12, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested Bangladeshi nationals were identified as Samiran Marak (35), Hilllul Marak, (28), Barshes Saku, (28), Newton Sangma (17), Nirbhay Sangma (29), Mitro Marak (25), Prabhat Manda Sangma (28), Loyar Marak (40), and Ritar Rangsa Marak (17), while the two Indian nationals were identified as Subrato Marak (25) and Rakshingh Marak (29), who were also arrested from the spot. They were helping Bangladeshi nationals for their movement in crossing the International Boundary with Mahindra pick-up vehicle. During frisking, Indian currency of INR 11,280 was recovered from their possession.
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May - 13 
Police arrested four Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres with two AK 47 rifles, pistols and unspecified number of bombs on the Shillong-Pynursla road on May 13, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police sources, the cadres sneaked into Meghalaya from Bangladesh and the intell
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Police arrested four Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres with two AK 47 rifles, pistols and unspecified number of bombs on the Shillong-Pynursla road on May 13, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police sources, the cadres sneaked into Meghalaya from Bangladesh and the intelligence inputs helped to arrest the cadres. However, the motive of the cadres, who entered the state, is yet to be ascertained. Following the arrest of the cadres, security in and around Shillong was beefed up.
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May - 20 
The West Jaintia Hills District Police on May 20, arrested two persons for illegally possessing arms, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, Heli Suchiang and Dauru Suchiang Nongkynrih of Mulum village under Laskein Block were arrested and six country-made revolvers, six Smooth-Bore Breech-Loadi
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The West Jaintia Hills District Police on May 20, arrested two persons for illegally possessing arms, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, Heli Suchiang and Dauru Suchiang Nongkynrih of Mulum village under Laskein Block were arrested and six country-made revolvers, six Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) guns, two Double-Bore Breech-Loading (DBBL) guns, four body group of SBBL gun and two pipes were recovered from their possession. “On questioning them they could not give any satisfactory answer about these illegal arms,” Police informed. According to West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) R Muthu possession of large fire arms is illegal and investigation into the case is on to find the fact whether they involved in supplying these arms to miscreants.
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June - 20 
Police arrested four persons, identified as Sheela Marbaniang, Jaffesron Lakiang, Nirbhay Rabha and Samsul Ali, from Pilankata in Ri-Bhoi District along with a huge amount of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) on June 20, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested persons are suspected to be members of
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Police arrested four persons, identified as Sheela Marbaniang, Jaffesron Lakiang, Nirbhay Rabha and Samsul Ali, from Pilankata in Ri-Bhoi District along with a huge amount of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) on June 20, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested persons are suspected to be members of a fake currency racket.
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June - 23 
Police arrested one person along with huge cache of gelatin sticks and other items in West Khasi Hills District on June 23, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested person has been identified as Ricomfort Nongsiej. Police, acting on a Village Defence Party (VDP) input, seized his vehicle from Shillo
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Police arrested one person along with huge cache of gelatin sticks and other items in West Khasi Hills District on June 23, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested person has been identified as Ricomfort Nongsiej. Police, acting on a Village Defence Party (VDP) input, seized his vehicle from Shillong-Nongstoin road. 180 gelatin sticks, nineteen rolls of fuse wire and four hundred non-electric detonators were recovered from the vehicle, Police said.
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June - 26 
East Jaintia Hills Police arrested one Junel Tongper of Umkiang Lumphyllut in East Jaintia Hills District on the suspicion that he is an active member of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Shillong Times on June 27. Tongper was arrested from his residence on June 23. Pol
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East Jaintia Hills Police arrested one Junel Tongper of Umkiang Lumphyllut in East Jaintia Hills District on the suspicion that he is an active member of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Shillong Times on June 27. Tongper was arrested from his residence on June 23. Police informed on June 26, that Tongper was involved in demanding money from a liquor store owner at Amlarem in 2015. A demand note of the HNLC was seized from his possession.Meanwhile, a special patrolling party of Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Baghmara, South Garo Hills District arrested four women Bangladeshi nationals while they were infiltrating into Indian Territory, reports The Shillong Times on June 27. During search, BSF recovered items including lungis (traditional garment worn around the waist), towels and washing soap besides Indian currency and Bangladesh Taka from their possession. Upon interrogation, the women confessed to the BSF that they wanted to sell the items in Baghmara market. The women were identified as Bina Hajong (35) and Nirma Sangma, both residents of Guchogram village under Durgapur Police Station, Netrakona District in Bangladesh, and Mallika Hajong (35) and Shivli Sangma (33) also residents of Netrakona District.
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June - 26 
East Jaintia Hills Police arrested one Junel Tongper of Umkiang Lumphyllut in East Jaintia Hills District on the suspicion that he is an active member of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Shillong Times on June 27. Tongper was arrested from his residence on June 23. Pol
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East Jaintia Hills Police arrested one Junel Tongper of Umkiang Lumphyllut in East Jaintia Hills District on the suspicion that he is an active member of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Shillong Times on June 27. Tongper was arrested from his residence on June 23. Police informed on June 26, that Tongper was involved in demanding money from a liquor store owner at Amlarem in 2015. A demand note of the HNLC was seized from his possession.Meanwhile, a special patrolling party of Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Baghmara, South Garo Hills District arrested four women Bangladeshi nationals while they were infiltrating into Indian Territory, reports The Shillong Times on June 27. During search, BSF recovered items including lungis (traditional garment worn around the waist), towels and washing soap besides Indian currency and Bangladesh Taka from their possession. Upon interrogation, the women confessed to the BSF that they wanted to sell the items in Baghmara market. The women were identified as Bina Hajong (35) and Nirma Sangma, both residents of Guchogram village under Durgapur Police Station, Netrakona District in Bangladesh, and Mallika Hajong (35) and Shivli Sangma (33) also residents of Netrakona District.Separately, the District administration of West Garo Hills is likely to call a review meeting with top brass of the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) next week to follow up on the matter pertaining to financial rehabilitation of the cadres who had disbanded after a long drawn engagement, reports The Shillong Times on June 27. Speaking to The Shillong Times on June 26, West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi said altogether 68 cadres have returned to their families after the disbanding ceremony. According to Bakshi, the top brass of the UALA would be queried on what kind of skill development training is to be provided to the cadres in addition to spiritual counseling. “We will have more comprehensive reviews with them and we may have to go for re-verification as well,” he said. Reacting to a query, the deputy commissioner said all the cadres who have disbanded have been registered and the district administration has the contact details and addressed of all the cadres. It is learnt that the surrendered UALA cadres will get a one-time package of INR 250,000 each and the monthly stipend meant for the UALA cadres will be used for their counseling and other expenses.
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July - 1 
East Khasi Hills Police arrested three persons, two of them women, and seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) valued at INR 143,000 in East Khasi Hills District on July 1, reports The Telegraph. The seizure was made after a Police team carried out checks on some suspicious vehicles on getting info
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East Khasi Hills Police arrested three persons, two of them women, and seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) valued at INR 143,000 in East Khasi Hills District on July 1, reports The Telegraph. The seizure was made after a Police team carried out checks on some suspicious vehicles on getting information that fake currency notes were being circulated in Shillong. A press release issued by East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Kharkrang said a car was intercepted at Lad Smit on National Highway 44 and FICN amounting to INR 143,500 were found inside the vehicle. The arrested persons were identified as Chemi Phawa (26), of Myntdu village in West Jaintia Hills, Teimon Chyrmang (40), of Jalaphet and Lorisloma Siangshai (37), of Wapung Skur, both in the East Jaintia Hills.
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July - 3 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested 13 Bangladeshiinfiltrators at Mahadev in South Garo Hills District on July 3, reports The Sentinel. “After the recent atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, it appears to be a case of migration of persecuted Hindus across the international b
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested 13 Bangladeshiinfiltrators at Mahadev in South Garo Hills District on July 3, reports The Sentinel. “After the recent atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, it appears to be a case of migration of persecuted Hindus across the international border,” a BSF press release said. In the wake of recent terror attack in Dhaka, the BSF in Meghalaya has also augmented its manpower at the border, keeping in view the possibilities of illegal migration and trans-border movement. The security agencies in Bangladesh have also launched operations along some border areas. Following the crackdown, some elements may attempt to escape from Bangladesh to hide in forested areas in India, the release added. Indian Currency Rs 5,000 and two mobile phones with BD SIM were seized from the infiltrators.
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July - 11 
North Garo Hills Police in a joint operation with Army arrested the ‘area commander’ of Liberation A’chik Elite Forces (LAEF)Rohit Marak from Rajabala area in the North Garo Hills District on July 11, reports The Shillong Times. North Garo Hills District Police chief Raghavendra Ku
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North Garo Hills Police in a joint operation with Army arrested the ‘area commander’ of Liberation A’chik Elite Forces (LAEF)Rohit Marak from Rajabala area in the North Garo Hills District on July 11, reports The Shillong Times. North Garo Hills District Police chief Raghavendra Kumar said that Marak is also wanted by Assam Police due to his involvement in several cases in the neighbouring state. Police recovered some demand notes and seals from his possession. Marak is the prime accused in the abduction of an auto driver from Krishnai in the Assam-Meghalaya border. He was also arrested 2013 following an encounter but managed to escape from Goalpara civil Hospital in the same year.
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July - 19 
A key Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) figure, instrumental in guiding the militants from the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFAI) into rebel camps in Garo Hills for training and shelter using secret jungle routes is now in the custody of Meghalaya Police following his
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A key Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) figure, instrumental in guiding the militants from the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFAI) into rebel camps in Garo Hills for training and shelter using secret jungle routes is now in the custody of Meghalaya Police following his arrest along with three ULFA cadres, a week ago in Upper Assam, reports The Shillong Times on July 20. He was handed over to the Garo Hills Police by Assam a few days back. The arrested GNLA militant, Saltiush N Marak, who hails from Belabor village of Dalu in West Garo Hills District, had been playing a pivotal role in strengthening the bond between the GNLA with the Assam rebel group and Meghalaya Police have been on his trail ever since intelligence revealed that Saltiush prepared the coordinates for the visit of the high profile and elusive ULFA ‘commander’ Dristi Rajkhowa to a major GNLA camp in the Durama Hills in 2013. Rajkhowa is one of the staunchest supporters and ally of ULFA chief Paresh Barua, who operates from the jungles of Myanmar.
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July - 19 
Meghalaya Police on July 19 foiled an attempt by a group to float a Garo militant outfit, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, acting on inputs regarding movement of militants, Police conducted checking at Upper Shillong and arrested one Anthony Marak (30) of Rajai village under Ranikor Police
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Meghalaya Police on July 19 foiled an attempt by a group to float a Garo militant outfit, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, acting on inputs regarding movement of militants, Police conducted checking at Upper Shillong and arrested one Anthony Marak (30) of Rajai village under Ranikor Police Station in South West Khasi Hills District. During interrogation, the arrested person revealed that he along with one William Sangma, a hardcore criminal and others were contemplating to float a new outfit to be christened as A’chik Revolutionary Army (ARA) with William Sangma as ‘commander–in-chief’ and Anthony Marak as ‘deputy commander-in-chief’.
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July - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Gumaghat, South West Khasi Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi national while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh into Indian Territory on July 19, reports The Sentinel. He was identified as Sohyel Mohmad (14), resident of Laurigarh under Tahirp
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Gumaghat, South West Khasi Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi national while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh into Indian Territory on July 19, reports The Sentinel. He was identified as Sohyel Mohmad (14), resident of Laurigarh under Tahirpur Police Station in Sunamganj District of Bangladesh.
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July - 20 
The troops of BSF deployed in Kuliang, East Jaintia Hills District arrested another Bangladeshi national while he was trying to cross the International Boundary, reports The Sentinel. He was identified as Abdul Haque (69) of Bishnupur under Kanaighat Police Station in Sylhet District of Bangladesh.
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The troops of BSF deployed in Kuliang, East Jaintia Hills District arrested another Bangladeshi national while he was trying to cross the International Boundary, reports The Sentinel. He was identified as Abdul Haque (69) of Bishnupur under Kanaighat Police Station in Sylhet District of Bangladesh. During search the BSF party recovered two mobile phones with two Bangladeshi SIM cards, some cosmetic items and more than INR 1500 from his possession, BSF officials said.
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July - 28 
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya unearthed a nexus between cattle smugglers and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeers following the arrest of one Bangladeshi national on July 28, reports The Telegraph. On July 28, a special patrol of the BSF, deployed at Maheshkhola in South Garo
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The Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya unearthed a nexus between cattle smugglers and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeers following the arrest of one Bangladeshi national on July 28, reports
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. On July 28, a special patrol of the BSF, deployed at Maheshkhola in South Garo Hills District, arrested Kamrul Islam, hailing from Sunamganj District in Bangladesh. Among others, the BSF troops recoveredFICN amounting to INR 27,000 from Islam who was allegedly illegally entering India from Bangladesh by taking full advantage of the unfenced border. "Islam revealed that he had been involved in smuggling of liquor and forest produce from India to Bangladesh earlier. Subsequently, he came in contact with some Bangladeshi criminals who were involved in smuggling of cattle and fake notes. He was lured by them for getting more profit and money. So he started cattle and currency smuggling," a BSF official said. "Fake Indian currency notes and cattle smuggling are closely linked as these notes are being used for making payments for the items smuggled from India to Bangladesh. Unfortunately, Bangladeshi cattle smugglers are being used as couriers of fake notes into India," the official said.
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July - 28 
West Jaintia Hills Police arrested four persons, including a village headman, for their alleged involvement in several extortion cases in Jaintia Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on July 29. According to sources, the arrested persons had also attempted to hurl a hand grenade inside a cemen
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West Jaintia Hills Police arrested four persons, including a village headman, for their alleged involvement in several extortion cases in Jaintia Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on July 29. According to sources, the arrested persons had also attempted to hurl a hand grenade inside a cement plant in East Jaintia Hills after the company refused to pay the money demanded by them. The arrested headman of Umsku village under Amlarem Subdivision, identified as Rit Lakashiang, is a surrendered cadre of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). Police informed that Lakashiang surrendered along with the HNLC founder chairman Julius Dorphang. The three other arrested persons are Perly Pohlong of Muktapur, Waimin Tongper of Sohkha and Deimon Dhar of Kyndongtuber village.
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July - 31 
Shallang Police arrested two persons from Shallang area in West Khasi Hills District on July 31, while they were coming to collect the money from a local, report The Sentinel. According to West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Nongtnger the extortionists are identified as Jun N Sangma an
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Shallang Police arrested two persons from Shallang area in West Khasi Hills District on July 31, while they were coming to collect the money from a local, report The Sentinel. According to West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Nongtnger the extortionists are identified as Jun N Sangma and Kalbin N Marak and both of them are from Megapgre Samanda in East Garo Hills District. The extortionists’ duos were demanding INR 100,000 from one person of Shallang Village in the District.
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August - 1 
Acting on information provided by an arrested United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, a Police team from Assam’s GoalparaDistrict along with the Meghalaya Police conducted a search operation in the Rangmkhlang Hills in Meghalaya and found a huge quantity of explosives buried in a pit on
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Acting on information provided by an arrested United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, a Police team from Assam’s GoalparaDistrict along with the Meghalaya Police conducted a search operation in the Rangmkhlang Hills in Meghalaya and found a huge quantity of explosives buried in a pit on August 1, reports The Assam Tribune. The explosives recovered include 52 gelatine sticks and 182 detonators along with several metres of fuse wire. The arrested ULFA cadre was identified as Lambu Asom alias Harinath Rabha who was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) recently along the Assam-Meghalaya border, Police said. Search operations were continuing in the area.
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August - 1 
Separately, Meghalaya Police on August 1 rescued a truck driver, identified as Bittu Patel, who was abducted by militants at Rongthra village in South Garo Hills on July 29, from Chokpot in South Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Patel hails from Guwahati in Assam. The Police said there wa
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Separately, Meghalaya Police on August 1 rescued a truck driver, identified as Bittu Patel, who was abducted by militants at Rongthra village in South Garo Hills on July 29, from Chokpot in South Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Patel hails from Guwahati in Assam. The Police said there was an exchange of fire with the abductors at Thenki Badimagre under Chokpot Police station. Three abductors were arrested.
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August - 10 
Meghalaya Police busted a camp of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) near Dabalgre on the foothills of Durama on the borders of South and East Garo Hills Districts on August 10, reports The Telegraph. South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Mishra said the camp had been formed dee
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Meghalaya Police busted a camp of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) near Dabalgre on the foothills of Durama on the borders of South and East Garo Hills Districts on August 10, reports The Telegraph. South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Mishra said the camp had been formed deep in the jungles for "regrouping and training" of GNLA's new cadres. In recent months, several GNLA cadres, including its front-rank leaders, had come out to surrender while the Police intensified their operations against the outfit and other militant groups active in the Garo hills. "Leftover GNLA leaders like Sohan D. Shira, Baichung Momin, Baltush and Kartush were residing in the camp along with around 20-odd new recruits who were brought together for training in Durama jungles," Mishra said. "On being hit, all the cadres ran helter-skelter into the jungles. After a general search of the area, an SBBL (smooth bore breech loading) gun, many detonators, gelatine sticks and identity cards were found from the place," Mishra said.
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August - 21 
One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, who was involved in several extortion cases along the Indo-Bangla border, has been arrested from Umkrem village in East Khasi Hill District bordering Dawki, reports The Shillong Times on August 22. The cadre, identified as Westerland Lamin, w
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One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, who was involved in several extortion cases along the Indo-Bangla border, has been arrested from Umkrem village in East Khasi Hill District bordering Dawki, reports The Shillong Times on August 22. The cadre, identified as Westerland Lamin, was arrested early on August 17, after West Jaintia Hills Police received inputs. “Since he (Lamin) is from the border area, he was helping the movement of other HNLC members across the border,” Police said.
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August - 22 
Meanwhile, West Jaintia Hills Police on August 22 arrested one person on suspicion of his involvement in extorting money for the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Sentinel. According to sources the person has been identified as one Thakur Pohlong, of Dawki in West Jaintia H
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Meanwhile, West Jaintia Hills Police on August 22 arrested one person on suspicion of his involvement in extorting money for the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Sentinel. According to sources the person has been identified as one Thakur Pohlong, of Dawki in West Jaintia Hills District. His arrest comes close on the heels of the detention of one Westmorland Lamin of Umkrem village, East Khasi Hills District who is also involve in extorting money for the outfit.
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August - 29 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Border out Post (BOP) Chichingpara, deployed in South Garo Hills District arrested two Bangladeshi nationals identified as Roman Miya (19), and Asadul Jamal (18) who were trying to escape towards Bangladesh, reports The Sentinel on August 30.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Border out Post (BOP) Chichingpara, deployed in South Garo Hills District arrested two Bangladeshi nationals identified as Roman Miya (19), and Asadul Jamal (18) who were trying to escape towards Bangladesh, reports The Sentinel on August 30.
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September - 8 
The Police on September 8 arrested four of the main abduction gang members, identified as Tengrak B Marak (25), Emil M Marak (24), Galsengbath M Marak (19) and Kristone M Sangma (20). The accused confessed that they killed the trio on September 4 after taking the money. The three were stabbed to dea
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The Police on September 8 arrested four of the main abduction gang members, identified as Tengrak B Marak (25), Emil M Marak (24), Galsengbath M Marak (19) and Kristone M Sangma (20). The accused confessed that they killed the trio on September 4 after taking the money. The three were stabbed to death with daggers and their bodies were left in the forests of Diplipara near Dumnikura in South Garo Hills District. West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Mukesh Singh said "We have recovered a part of the ransom money paid by the boy's relatives to the abductors."
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September - 11 
Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket and arrested six persons, identified as Manirul Ansari, Md. Ishmail Ali, Monosh Gogoi, Firoz Khan, Raju Lama, and Hamidul Ali during a surprise raid at Rangsakona in 15 Mer under Byrnihat Police Outpost in Ri Bhoi District on September 11, rep
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Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket and arrested six persons, identified as Manirul Ansari, Md. Ishmail Ali, Monosh Gogoi, Firoz Khan, Raju Lama, and Hamidul Ali during a surprise raid at Rangsakona in 15 Mer under Byrnihat Police Outpost in Ri Bhoi District on September 11, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered 57 fake notes of INR 500 denomination, a bundle of sealed carbon paper showing INR 1000, 59 bundles of plain papers cut to the size of INR1000 notes, 25 fake carbon notes of INR 1000 denomination, 2 bundles of white paper and one trolley box. Police also recovered three vehicles in the possession of the accused.
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September - 21 
Meanwhile, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, allegedly a close associate of the outfit's "deputy commander-in-chief" Drishti Rajkhowa, was arrested from West Garo Hills District September 21, reports The Telegraph. Following a tip-off about infiltration of a militant wi
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Meanwhile, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, allegedly a close associate of the outfit's "deputy commander-in-chief" Drishti Rajkhowa, was arrested from West Garo Hills District September 21, reports The Telegraph. Following a tip-off about infiltration of a militant with arms and ammunition into the Indian territory from Bangladesh, an intelligence team of the Border Security Force (BSF)'s Meghalaya Frontier, deployed in Tura, had laid a trap and arrested the ULFA cadre from Kachhuadogri, a BSF official said. He said the ULFA cadre disclosed his identity as Peramisom Marak (19) hailing from Sherpur District of Bangladesh. A 9mm pistol, two 9mm magazines, eight 9mm live rounds and a cell phone with Bangladeshi SIM card were recovered from him, the official said."Marak told the BSF that he has been working with ULFA in Bangladesh since the last three years and remains in close association with ULFA's deputy ‘commander-in-chief’ Dristhi Rajkhowa and his bodyguards. He also transports arms for them and assist ULFA cadres, residing at Badagazni village in Bangladesh, to cross over to India and vice-versa with the help of some Indian associates," the official said. He added that Marak was wanted for illegal activities in Bangladesh. The Badagazni area, the official said, is a safe haven for Indian insurgents as they disguise themselves as local tribals living there to avoid arrest. "These cadres have a good number of sympathisers in that village. The BSF is now trying to figure out the Indian associates who are providing assistance to these cadres in the border areas," the official said. Marak was later handed over to local Police.
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October - 4 
Six close associates of the ASAK leader were taken into custody in Chokpot in South Garo Hills District for their alleged involvement in the abduction. The militants had abducted nine traders while they were on their way to Silkigre weekly market but one of them had managed to slip away a night late
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Six close associates of the ASAK leader were taken into custody in Chokpot in South Garo Hills District for their alleged involvement in the abduction. The militants had abducted nine traders while they were on their way to Silkigre weekly market but one of them had managed to slip away a night later. The ASAK leader, who is said to have only three other cadres with him, has reportedly been staying away from human habitation and traditional jungle routes to avoid detection. He is also said to be carrying utensils and other items to avoid entering villages in search of food. Police are also on the lookout for an over-ground collaborator of the outfit in Kemrangre village who has been absconding since the incident took place last week. The lone escapee from the traders’ group had revealed to Police that the militant refused to take jungle paths used by villagers and others preferring to make his own pathway to avoid being caught.
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November - 2 
The nine traders from Assam who were abducted by A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants in South Garo Hills District were released late on November 1 night “fearing police action” following the arrest of the wife of the outfit’s chief, reports The Shillong T
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The nine traders from Assam who were abducted by A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants in South Garo Hills District were released late on November 1 night “fearing police action” following the arrest of the wife of the outfit’s chief, reports The Shillong Times. The traders, who were abducted on October 28, were released around 1am on November 1 near a forest in Gasuapara in West Garo Hills District, Police said on November 2. The traders then walked through the night and reached Gasuapara Outpost around 7am on November 2. “All the victims are still at Gasuapara Outpost. They will be escorted to their respective homes in Assam after thorough examination,” the Police said and added that it was yet to be ascertained whether ransom was paid to the militants.However, Police said after the wife of ASAK ‘chief’ Reding T. Sangma was arrested, the abductors had remained low-key. “It is possible that they released the victims fearing police action after the arrest,” they added. All the nine traders are from Assam’s Mankachar and were abducted when they were on their way to a weekly market in South Garo Hills.
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November - 12 
East Garo Hills Police busted a major arms racket and arrested former members of the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) and a local businessman who supplied firearms to the Garo National Liberation army (GNLA) in East Garo Hills District on November 12, reports The Shillong Times. They also
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East Garo Hills Police busted a major arms racket and arrested former members of the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) and a local businessman who supplied firearms to the Garo National Liberation army (GNLA) in East Garo Hills District on November 12, reports The Shillong Times. They also seized over INR 550,000 during separate raids. The search for the main arms dealer started on November 12, when intelligence inputs pointed at the involvement of a former UALA cadre, identified as Sengrak D Shira (26), from Karukol in South Garo Hills District but lived at Chiokgre in Williamnagar. He was identified as the main person behind the recent sell of weapons to GNLA for INR 300,000. Sengrak’s statement led the Police to his hideout from where they seized INR 100,000. He also revealed the names of three of his associates who helped in transferring weapons to GNLA, led by Sohan D. Shira. The three accused, Laxman D. Sangma (27) and Dipendro G Momin (35), both from Sampalgre village, and Krejing N Marak (36) of Chiokgre village fled after Sengrak was arrested but gave themselves up to Williamnagar Police on Sunday (November 13) morning. They also handed over INR 150,000 to the Police. The three men told Police that a businessman, Donbok Lyngdoh, was also involved. Later, Lyngdoh’s house was raided and he was arrested. The Police found INR 300,000 in his house.The arrested rebels told Police that Singbirth Marak alias Norrok X Momin, the former ‘commander-in-chief’ of the now disbanded UALA, directed them to sell weapons to GNLA. The last consignment of arms sold to the GNLA consisted of a pistol, 80 rounds of INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) ammunition and 87 high-powered bullets of a light machine gun, Police said and added that another consignment of AK rifles may have already been delivered. Momin has gone underground following the arrest of his associates.
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November - 16 
Police arrested an abductor identified as Hebertson Marak from Ri Bhoi District on November 16, after he tried to abduct a few traders from Assam, reports The Shillong Times. Police said the fate of the victims is not known as they are yet to get more clues from the accused regarding their whereabou
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Police arrested an abductor identified as Hebertson Marak from Ri Bhoi District on November 16, after he tried to abduct a few traders from Assam, reports The Shillong Times. Police said the fate of the victims is not known as they are yet to get more clues from the accused regarding their whereabouts.
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November - 18 
Meanwhile, the Police team came across a person identified as Simple Ch Momin at Dorengre in West Garo Hills District and seized INR 125,000 from his possession, reports The Sentinel. Another suspect has also been taken into custody for alleged links to the attempted cash transfer. The ar
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Meanwhile, the Police team came across a person identified as Simple Ch Momin at Dorengre in West Garo Hills District and seized INR 125,000 from his possession, reports The Sentinel. Another suspect has also been taken into custody for alleged links to the attempted cash transfer. The arrests and recoveries come in the wake of a raid in the house of GNLA ‘Commander’, Sohan D Shira leading to recovery of 27 bank passbooks.The GNLA is facing a cash crunch due to the recent demonetization of INR 500 and INR 1,000 currency notes. It is alleged that Sohan’s wealth, amassed over several decades, is buried in a water tank in an unknown location the Durama hill range. It is also alleged that the desperate outfit is abducting villagers and putting pressure on them to deposit its cash in banks.
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November - 18 
Two suspected militants were arrested by South Garo Hills District Police, after the duos were found to be in possession of arms and ammunition, from Chokpot in South Garo Hills District on November 18, reports The Assam Tribune. The Police also recovered one local-made rifle, live ammunition, empty
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Two suspected militants were arrested by South Garo Hills District Police, after the duos were found to be in possession of arms and ammunition, from Chokpot in South Garo Hills District on November 18, reports The Assam Tribune. The Police also recovered one local-made rifle, live ammunition, empty cartridges, one air pistol, etc., from their possession. Investigation is on to find out whether they were linked to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) or A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant outfits.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested one person with motorcycle at Baghmara in South Garo Hills District on November 26, reports The Sentinel. The troops saw a person moving in suspicious manner on a bike and challenged him to stop and rushed towards the spot and arrested him. He was
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Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested one person with motorcycle at Baghmara in South Garo Hills District on November 26, reports The Sentinel. The troops saw a person moving in suspicious manner on a bike and challenged him to stop and rushed towards the spot and arrested him. He was identified as Battle M Sangama (35 yrs), resident of Dasanggre in the District. During questioning, he confessed that he was trying to smuggle the bike to Bangladesh.
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December - 1 
Meghalaya Police today arrested two persons, identified as Sengchang Momin and Solly Sangma from South Garo Hills District and traced INR 28 lakh that was deposited by militants using civilians’ bank account in Tura on December 1, reports The Telegraph. A statement issued by Meghalaya Po
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Meghalaya Police today arrested two persons, identified as Sengchang Momin and Solly Sangma from South Garo Hills District and traced INR 28 lakh that was deposited by militants using civilians’ bank account in Tura on December 1, reports The Telegraph. A statement issued by Meghalaya Police said, "The arrested persons had confessed that the cash belongs to Baichung who is an 'area commander' of the GNLA (Garo National Liberation Army)." It said that following the demonetisation of INR 500 and INR1,000 notes, militants made desperate attempts to deposit their ill-gotten money in bank accounts of civilians in Garo hills. The Police also issued directions to bank authorities to freeze these bank accounts for further investigation.
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December - 2 
The twin arrests of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres in East Garo Hills District, Police could solve a abduction case as well as seized extortion money, reports The Shillong Times on December 3. The arrest of a teenage militant on December 1, night solved the mystery of the missing Sarva
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The twin arrests of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres in East Garo Hills District, Police could solve a abduction case as well as seized extortion money, reports The Shillong Times on December 3. The arrest of a teenage militant on December 1, night solved the mystery of the missing Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) school teacher. The 16-year-old boy told Police that he guided the armed GNLA militants to the teacher’s house at Nengsang Adugre village in the District on the night of November 4. The Lower Primary School teacher, Rechard Stranger Sangma, was taken away at gunpoint from his house. Police’s search operation had yielded no result. The teenager is also from Nengsang Adugre and was arrested from the outskirts of Tura, where he had arrived two days ago. GNLA ‘chief’ Sohan D. Shira had given the boy INR 100,000 in old currency notes for exchange and asked him to keep a watch on the outfit’s deserters in Williamnagar and Baghmara who recently surrendered to the Government. Tura Police have recovered a substantial amount of the money. GNLA had maintained silence about the abduction.Meanwhile, another militant arrested from a different locality was found to possess INR 84,000 collected as extortion from civilians in and around the town, reports The Shillong Times on December 3. He was arrested from outside the gate of Don Bosco College in Tura on the same day. The cadre, identified as M. Sangma, was picked up based on intelligence inputs. When Police searched his rented house at Wadanang, they found INR 84,000 which had been extorted from a person in Tura town.
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December - 8 
An A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK)cadre and close confidant of the outfit’s ‘commander in chief’ Reding T. Sangma, identified as Barush Sangma was arrested by Special Forces-10 (SF-10) commandos from Baghmara in South Garo Hills District on December 8, reports
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An A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK)cadre and close confidant of the outfit’s ‘commander in chief’ Reding T. Sangma, identified as Barush Sangma was arrested by Special Forces-10 (SF-10) commandos from Baghmara in South Garo Hills District on December 8, reports The Shillong Times. He was on the Police’s wanted list for some time. He used to ferry weapons and essentials for the outfit. After demonetisation, Barush was helping the outfit in converting and depositing old currency notes through various bank accounts.Also, a senior Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)cadre, identified as Salchrang Ch Marak alias Mogo, who escaped twice during Police encounters earlier, surrendered to the Police without any arms in Rongsak in East Garo Hills District on December 8, reports The Shillong Times. Mogo had been present during the encounter with the close aide of GNLA ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira, Ruga T Sangma, who was killed in an encounter with the Police on November 25 in Songma Adugre village in East Garo Hills. Mogo had earlier been arrested by the Police but was out on bail. After obtaining bail he rejoined the outfit and became a senior cadre.
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December - 8 
Two suspected GNLA cadres, identified as Borgen Sangma and Rankhu Momin were arrested for threatening to kill South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Mishra, from South Garo Hills District on December 8, reports The Shillong Times. The duo was sending threat messages to Mishra’s p
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Two suspected GNLA cadres, identified as Borgen Sangma and Rankhu Momin were arrested for threatening to kill South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Mishra, from South Garo Hills District on December 8, reports The Shillong Times. The duo was sending threat messages to Mishra’s personal and official mobile numbers since October 20, Police sources said. They had sent SMSs demanding INR 50 lakh. Sangma and Momin claimed they were the ‘foreign secretary in charge’ and ‘public information officer’ of the GNLA and that they were keeping an eye on Mishra’s movements. They threatened to raid his house and shoot the SP. Police recovered the mobile phone and the SIM card that were used only to send the messages from them after the Information Technology (IT) cell of Baghmara Police cracked the blind case. The duo has named more people involved in this connection.
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