Date

Incidents

January 1

The chairman of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa was formally released from the Guwahati Central jail in Assam.

Two militants belonging to the Pro-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) and a civilian were shot dead by unidentified militants in village Mukuldang of Kokrajhar District. Three other locals were injured in the attack. The NDFB-PTF accused the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) of carrying out the attack.

January 3

Assam Government spokesman Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Government would pave the way for the general council meeting of the ULFA so that the outfit could reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government. He said that, "The Government wants to lift the ban imposed on the ULFA, but prior to that the outfit has to drop its demand for sovereignty and shun violence. Talks with the outfit should be sustainable, leading to peace, not to another round of violence in the State. The Government will give a special permission to the ULFA for holding its general council meeting so that it can reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government."

No important member of the ULFA is active in Bangladesh any more as hardcore militant Drishti Rajkhowa also returned to India recently, highly placed security sources said. Drishti Rajkhowa, the Second in Command of the Operation Unit, entered India along with Jeeban Moran, one of the Central Committee Members of ULFA, sometimes in December, 2010. Meanwhile, Self-styled Captain of ULFA, Antu Chowdang and Second Lieutenant. Arunudoy Dohotia, were arrested by the Border Security Forces (BSF) in Bangladesh on December 13, 2010. According to Security sources, after the arrest of Antu Chowdang and return of Drishti Rajkhowa, no important member of the ULFA is active in Bangladesh. ULFA does not have any camp in the neighbouring country at present and though the possibility of some lower level cadres hiding in the Sherpur area of Bangladesh cannot be ruled out, they are not in a position to create any disturbance in India from such hiding places, sources added.

The Assam Government said that ULFA will have to give up its demand for sovereignty and use of violence before the ban on the outfit was lifted.

The ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa apologized, on behalf of the outfit, for the killing of innocent people by the ULFA during its three-decade-long struggle. Interacting with reporters on the Lakuwa School premises in Sivasagar District, Rajkhowa termed the killings "undesired" and "unplanned mistake".

The special public prosecutor filed the affidavit on behalf of the Home Department stating that it has no objection if both ULFA 'finance secretary' Chitraban Hazarika and 'foreign secretary' Sasha Choudhury, were granted bail.

The Centre's interlocutor, P.C. Haldar, indicated that the dialogue with ULFA may begin in the next few weeks, ahead of the Assam Assembly polls. He said that the Government and the ULFA leadership were inching closer to start the parleys for bringing a lasting peace into the North-eastern state.

A three-member team of the Bodo People's Front (BPF) led by Bodo Territorial Committee (BTC) Chairman Hagrama Mohilary met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi and raised five demands before him. The demands, according to sources, are: (1) immediate announcement of a unilateral ceasefire by the Centre with the Anti Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), (2) initiation of the peace process with the NDFB, (3) status to the Bodos living in Karbi Anglong, (4) raising Central grants for the BTC up to INR one billion and (5) the setting up of a medical college, a veterinary college and an agricultural university for Bodo area. Prior to its meeting with the Prime Minister, the BFP team also met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in New Delhi where Hagrama reassured Gogoi of continuing the Congress-BPF alliance in the forthcoming Assembly election.

ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa made an appeal to the Union Government to ensure that the outfit's 'General Secretary', Anup Chetia, who is currently under detention in Bangladesh, could participate in the peace talks. Rajkhowa made the request during his meeting with the Union Government's interlocutor, P. C. Haldar, at Guwahati. This is the first formal meeting between the ULFA 'chairman' and Haldar after the former's release from jail. Besides Rajkhowa, ULFA 'deputy commander-in-chief' Raju Barua was also present at the meeting that lasted for about two hours.

The Progressive (pro-talks) faction of the NDFB questioned the special treatment meted out to ULFA leaders and demanded "equal" treatment for all organisations and leaders currently bound by ceasefire agreements. It also expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of the Bodo peace process and called a 12-hour national highway and economic blockade from 5am (IST) on January 10.

The United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) ruled out any possibility of the outfit entering electoral politics after signing the proposed peace accord, reports Telegraph. The UPDS 'general secretary' Saiding-Eh alias Horensing Bey dismissed speculation that the group was planning to float a political party after the outfit is disbanded in the wake of signing the accord. "The main demand of the UPDS is creation of a separate state for the Karbis, which is yet to be achieved. For the time being, we have agreed to greater autonomy for Karbi Anglong for the sake of restoring peace in the trouble-torn District, showing respect to the wishes of the people," he said. "However, we will continue with our statehood demand in a peaceful and democratic manner and till we achieve our goal, there is no question of the UPDS entering electoral politics," Saiding-Eh added.

ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah's presence in China was confirmed by the arrested chief of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chief R. K. Sanayaima alias Meghan. Meghan confessed during interrogation that he had met the elusive 'commander-in-chief' of ULFA during the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Highly-placed sources said the Manipuri militant leader also told National Investigative Agency (NIA) investigators that both of them had intensive talks in Shanghai about the activities of the two outfits, future plans, arms procurement, and the casualties suffered during the offensive launched by Security Forces.

The militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Factions of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-ATF) formally rechristened itself as Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT). In the foundation day celebration programme headed by Jing Hanse, deputy 'commander-in-chief', of the outfit and flag was hoisted by Nilip Enghi, general secretary-cum publicity in-charge, KPLT. During an interaction with the reporters, Nilip Enghi criticized the KLNLF and said that KPLT is pledged to fight until the autonomous state is formed.

Eleven journalists of Karbi Anglong District abducted by KLNLF were rescued by Security Forces after an hour of encounter. However, the militants managed to escape. KLNLF militants, who abducted the Journalists, took them to a remote place where the militants organised a press meet and put pressure on them to publish certain news in favour of them.

ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, alias Rajiv Rajkonwar, said that "militancy was not able to solve any problem in last 30 years". "We want to solve the ethnic problems of Assam, so that a true democratic atmosphere will prevail where every one will be free to speak up for the safety and security of Assamese people", he added. Rajkhowa said no one was above the people of Assam. "We are not going to compromise on anything secretly. We have no desire for power, nor do we have anything to do with election. We want to solve the problems of Assam through dialogue with dignity," Rajkhowa added further.

Nine persons have been killed in the Rabha-Garo ethnic clash that began on January 1. A Union Home Ministry team led by joint secretary (Northeast) Sambhu Singh visited strife-torn areas. The visiting team said the clashes appeared "well-planned" and did not rule out the hand of "underground groups." Around 50,000 people have been displaced in the clashes.

Ranjan Daimary, the 'chairman' of the NDFB-ATF, declared a unilateral ceasefire for six months. Within hours of the declaration, BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary sought suspension of operations against NDFB-ATF.

Two top ranking ULFA leaders, 'foreign secretary' Sasha Choudhury and 'finance secretary' Chitraban Hazarika, were granted bail by a special TADA court paving the way for their release on January 11.

Tarun Gogoi ruled out general amnesty for members of the ULFA despite an atmosphere amenable for talks to start indicating that members of the outfit would have to go through the legal process for acts of violence.

ULFA 'foreign secretary' Sasha Chaudhury said solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India. To find a solution to the differences between 'Assam' and India, the Union Government should amend the Constitution. He also raised his voice against the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, by admitting that they pose a serious threat to the State. "If I get the scope to take part in the negotiation to be held with the Indian Government, then my agenda will include this vital issue," he added.

The Bodo National Conference, an umbrella organization of 23 different Bodo political parties and organizations, demanded the State Government to facilitate the release of Ranjan Daimary.

A senior CPI-Maoist leader from Chhattisgarh, Pijush Kanti Acharjee (64), was arrested while undergoing treatment at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital in Assam.

ULFA 'finance secretary' Chitraban Hazarika, one of the last 'central committee' member of the outfit in prison, released from Guwahati Central Jail. After being released from jail, Hazarika said that illegal migrants from Bangladesh must be deported from Assam and demanded special measures to stop illegal influx from the neighbouring country.

Interpol issued a Red Corner notice against Rajen Goyari alias G Rifikhang, 'vice-president' of the NDFB-ATF for his alleged involvement in the use of weapons, explosives and acts of terrorism. Goyari is one of the prime accused of the October 30, 2008 serial blasts and has been chargsheeted in connection with it by the CBI along with 18 others.

'Deputy commander-in-chief' of NDFB-ATF George Bodo, who was produced before the Court of Judicial Magistrate (First Class) in Guwahati, was remanded to another four days' custody of the CBI. Earlier, the NDFB-ATF leader was granted five days' custody, which expired on January 13.

As the 'central committee' ULFA leaders in jail were out on bail, the SJA is set to recommend a charter of demands that might form the basis of peace talks between the union Government and ULFA. According to the SJA chief convenor, Hiren Gohain, the six sub-committees entrusted with the responsibility of preparing the charter of demands would be submitting their reports soon to the 11-member steering committee.

Two GNLA cadres hailing from Assam were arrested by SF personnel at Nongshram Adeng in West Khasi Hills District while serving demand notes to local businessmen. The militants were identified as Bijoy R. Marak (32) of Sisty in Kokrajhar District and Jang Marak (21) of Agia in Goalpara District.

A 16-member delegation of BNC led by BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary called for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention in resolving the vexed militancy problem by engaging both the factions of NDFB more vigorously. The delegation had visited New Delhi in 2010 and met Union Home Secretary, G. K. Pillai to appraise him about their charter of demands.

Interpol is likely to issue notices against three more accused in the 2008 Assam serial blasts, namely Tarun Swargiary, Tensu Narzary alias Thungri Boro and J. Daimary, as the CBI received inputs about their presence in Bangladesh.

Situation in East Garo Hills, where nine people were killed and several families rendered homeless in the ethnic clashes between the Garos and Rabhas, is returning to normalcy. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi told that 11 of the 18 relief camps had been closed as the inmates of these camps had gone back to their homes and villages. According to official sources, 44 Rabha families who left their homes have come back to Meghalaya.

January 17

The Central Government wants the NDFB-ATF, headed by Ranjan Daimary, to abjure violence before formal talks get underway. The Centre’s pre-condition was conveyed by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to the delegation of BNC led by BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary. He also said that the Central Government would like to talk to both factions of the NDFB together and not separately.

The ‘chairman’ of the ULFA, Arabinda Rajkhowa, wrote a letter to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi regarding unconditional talks with the Centre. An official source informed that the letter was sent by the ULFA ‘chairman’ who was released on bail on January 1, 2011 to facilitate his engagement in the spadework for holding peace talks with the Centre. Gogoi, while confirming the receipt of the letter from Rajkhowa, termed it a positive signal for the peace process. He said it is up to the ULFA now to come forward for talks as early as possible.

January 18

The rifts within the ULFA deepened as the leaders of the outfit had difference of opinion regarding the demands of ULFA in the ‘central executive council meeting’, the highest decision making body, held at Nalbari District. The ULFA-ATF led by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah contradicted the position of ‘chairman‘ Arabinda Rajkhowa and demanded complete sovereignty for Assam. In an email statement he asserted that they would continue with their struggle until the sovereignty of Assam was achieved. The central executive council meeting was also attended by the released leaders of ULFA.

India and Bangladesh began a two-day joint secretary level security meeting to discuss cooperation on sharing terror-related information, firing incidents along the border and exchange of prisoners as New Delhi pressed for extradition of ‘general secretary’ of ULFA Anup Chetia.

SFs arrested a cadre belonging to the NDFB-ATF, identified as Sosen Narzary (42), from Mazbat area of Darrang District and recovered a cash amount of INR 40,000, a pistol with ammunition and other objectionable materials from his possession. The arrested cadre confessed his involvement in the ongoing extortion drive as per the instruction of senior leaders of the NDFB-ATF.

January 19

A cadre belonging to NDFB-ATF, identified as Abinash Brahma (21), was arrested along with three-and-a-half kilograms of RDX and 30 detonators from Bijini in Chirang District.

The drivers and handymen of LPG Bullet tankers launched a stir at Sekmai in protest against the abduction of two of their colleagues drivers and one handyman by armed cadres of KPLF in connection with an extortion demand of INR 50 lakhs from a place between Golaghat and Garampani of Assam.

Leaders of the ULFA led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa met at Baganpara area near India-Bhutan border in Baksa District over the issue of talks with Government. Sources in Nalbari informed that about 200 ULFA cadres and leaders have come out of hiding and taking shelter in makeshift camps at residential campuses of recently released ULFA ‘deputy commander in chief’ Raju Barua and ‘foreign secretary’ Sasadhar Choudhury.

The ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA, Paresh Baruah, is yet to change his stand on the issue of talks. He also claimed that he was fully prepared to continue the arms struggle till the ‘goal’ of the ULFA is achieved.

January 20

ULFA began its central executive meeting after about eight years at Choria village in Nalbari District under its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa aimed at working out modalities for opening formal peace talks with the Union Government. Apart from Rajkhowa, those taking part in the meeting include ‘vice chairman’ Pradeep Gogoi, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Baruah, ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Choudhury, ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, ‘publicity chief’ Mithinga Daimary, ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka, and political ideologue Bhimkanta Buragohain. The executive meeting reportedly passed five resolutions including the decision to hold the general council meeting within the month of February 2011. However, the ULFA leadership maintained secrecy regarding the decisions of the executive body meeting. The executive meeting also decided to send a letter to ULFA’s commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah to invite him to join the proposed peace talks. They also decided to mount pressure on the Union Government for handing over ULFA’s ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who is in the custody of Bangladesh government.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the peace process with ULFA is on the right track for a permanent solution to the insurgency problem of the state and will continue even without the group’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah.

January 21

In a joint operation of Army and Police, one NDFB-ATF rebel, identified as Jona Basumatary alias B. Hojai (23) of Balajhar, Bengtol was arrested at Kokrajhar of Chirang District under Basgaon P.S. One 9 mm pistol with some live magazines were also recovered from the rebel.

In a video clip sent to local TV channels, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of the ULFA Paresh Baruah and his followers in the outfit made it clear that they were opposed to the 'so-called' peace process being pursued by the Central Government with the ULFA-PTF leaders led by its 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa. The video clip contains slogans rejecting the peace talks and reiterating his original demand for an "independent" Assam. An e-mail, signed by Arundoy Dohotia, self-styled ‘commander’ of the publicity wing of the outfit, attached with the video footage stated that the ‘slogans are the slogans of the indigenous people, which the Government of India and the so-called peace brokers should realize’. It also showed over 100 ULFA cadres - including few women cadres - in uniform, wielding sophisticated weapons and shouting the slogans.

The possibility of Anup Chetia being handed over to India soon seems unlikely, as the general secretary’s petition seeking political asylum in Bangladesh is still pending in court. Chetia’s early hand over was discussed during the Home Secretary-level talks in Dhaka that concluded on January 20.

January 23

Security alert was sounded across northeast India after militant outfits announced a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Six militant outfits in the northeastern region, namely the ULFA, the NDFB-ATF, MPLF, the KLO, NLFT, and the TPDF called a boycott of the Republic Day and also a general strike on January 26.

SFs killed two ULFA cadres, identified as Arup Chowrak (22) and Kanteswar Chetia (28), in an encounter at Budlabetta under Doomdooma Police Station in Tinsukia District. SFs also recovered one 7.65mm pistol, two live rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades and two cell phones.

ULFA-PTF leader Mrinal Hazarika demanded immediate ouster of the ‘chief’ of ULFA-ATF Paresh Baruah for his arbitrary decisions on the issue of peace talks, flouting organizational discipline.

January 24

ULFA claimed that the two youths killed by SFs in Tinsukia District were innocent villagers and not its cadres. ULFA's 'publicity in-charge' Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mail claimed that Arup Chowrak and Kanteswar Chetia were residents of Goriating village in the Makum Police Station area and were picked up by SFs while cycling back to the village.

Dispur asserted that it would not be cowed down by ULFA's threats and that counter-insurgency operations would continue. Dispur responded sternly to ULFA's threat with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying, "Those killed were genuine ULFA cadres. Operations will continue as before along with the ongoing peace efforts. We will not remain silent if somebody tries to derail the ongoing peace process. Those opposed to the process are foreign agents".

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, "ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah is a foreign agent".

January 25

A powerful bomb planted by unidentified militants on a rail bridge exploded damaging a portion of the tracks and derailing a goods train in North Cachar Hills District. Official sources said that the bomb, placed on Rail Bridge near Lower Haflong Bridge, exploded in the afternoon derailing the engine of a goods train which was on its way from Lumding to Silchar. There was, however, no report of any casualty or injuries.

Several passengers suffered bullet injuries when a Manipur bound inter State bus coming from Guwahati and heading towards Imphal was attacked by cadres of KPLT at Deopani, under Golagat Police Station of Karbi Anglong District. Five passengers, including the driver, identified as one Inao, a woman and a minor boy, identified as David Mate, were injured. One among them, Jisai Masai (12), is reported to be critical.

Three militants belonging to MULTA, identified as Sabu Ali, Hashmat Ali and Hashimuddin Ali, were arrested by the Security Forces in the Malipara areas of Kamrup District. The SFs also recovered one 7.62 pistol, a rifle and nine live cartridges from the militants.

An IED weighing more than two kilograms was recovered near a bridge at Parakuchi, in kamrup District.

The three drivers, identified as one Longjam Arun (43), Thokchom Jiten (34), and Moirangthem suresh alias Nanao (19), all residents of Sekmai, who were abducted by KLPT on January 16, 2011 in connection with INR 50 lakhs demand were released at Deopani area of Karbi Anglong District.

January 26

A powerful IED was recovered by Police under a road culvert near Orang National Park in Sonitpur District.

January 27

A senior Congress leader and President of the KJCA, Mohen Ingti, was shot dead allegedly by KPLT, in Bokajan subdivision of Karbi Anglong District. According to a Television channel report, the KLPT has mentioned that Mohen Ingti was shot dead for not heeding to the outfit's command.

The general council meeting of the ULFA will be held in Tezpur in the first week of February, 2011 which will finalize the outfit's stand on the proposed peace talks with the Government, said a top leader of ULFA.

January 28

The ULFA 'secretary' Jiten Dutta said that at a time when the ULFA's Central Committee is making an effort to hold talks with the Union Government, videos released by 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah on January 21 created confusion over peace talks. The 'secretary' said, "They are trying to pressurize the executive committee of ULFA who are in Nalbari District (where the executive council meeting is going on). Paresh Barua's threatening will not affect anyone from taking a decision in favour of the public of Assam."

January 29

Police arrested six militants of a new outfit named BNPM including two women militants of a new outfit, from various locations in Dhemaji District. According to the Police, all the six have accepted their Maoists links while carrying out activities under the name of the BNPM.

SFs arrested an AANLA cadre, identified as Sanjay Kheria, in the Borrengajuli area of Udalguri District. A pistol, live ammunition, mobile phone and extortion letters were also recovered from his possession.

January 30

According to a report, the ULFA's 'Commander-in-Chief' Paresh Baruah is the sole arms dealer in the northeast and he reportedly gets his supplies for free from China's state-owned NORINCO. His existing clients are in Assam and Tripura and he has been also contacted by the Maoists, adds the report. Sources in Police told that interrogation of several top leaders of various militant outfits in the region indicate that Baruah is trying to take over the space (of an arms dealer) left vacant by NSCN-IM's Anthony Shimray. "We have interrogated several top NDFB leaders who were arrested recently. They revealed that Baruah has cheated on them by not delivering arms ever after taking about INR 6 crore from them," the report said.

January 31

The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram that the position related to the ‘general secretary’ of ULFA Anup Chetia, who has been in the custody of Bangladesh since 1997, remained unchanged.

Chidambaram said that the NDFB-ATF plea for talks would be considered once Government is satisfied that violence, abduction and extortion have come to an end.

February 1

The general council meeting of the ULFA concluded at a makeshift camp of Helacha in Nalbari District. The general council meeting was attended by the representatives from the all four battalions of the outfit including 709, 109, 27 and 28 battalions besides the central executive body. Sources added that senior leaders wanted talks on the issue of sovereignty. However, most of the leaders favoured the peace talks.

The ULFA decided to dissolve the PCG at the outfit’s central committee meeting in Nalbari District. The PCG, a citizens’ group in Assam, was constituted by the ULFA in 2005 to initiate the talk process between the Central Government and the outfit.

The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa rejected Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s offer for peace talks, saying "there can be no talks while in custody". Earlier on January 31, Chidambaram had said that the Government was ready to hold talks with the jailed ULFA leadership without the presence of the ‘commander in chief ‘Paresh Baruah.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said unless the ULFA leaders express their willingness for talks in writing, no negotiations would take place.

February 2

The Election Commission of India asked the State administration to curtail the use of the armed pro-talk members of the militant outfits during the ensuing Assembly election in the State.

February 3

Two militants, one belonging to the ULFA and the other to NDFB, were arrested by the SFs from Zoo Road area in Guwahati and Bharalumukh, respectively.

The first rounds of talks between the Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on February 10.

February 4

SFs arrested a KPLT militant from Dillai Police Station limits. The police recovered two mobile phones, copies of extortion demands and other incriminating documents.

February 5

The ULFA said that its general council had endorsed the resolution of the central executive council (CEC) to sit for talks with the Centre without any precondition. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, along with the outfit's ‘foreign secretary’ Sashadhar Choudhury and ‘central publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, made the announcement at their first-ever press conference in Guwahati.

The ULFA leaders said the general council, which met after 15 years on January 30, unanimously endorsed the decision taken by the CEC to honour the resolution adopted at the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA). Choudhury said the outfit had received an invitation for the first round of preliminary dialogue with the Government of India to work out the modalities in New Delhi on February 10.

February 6

Two suspected NSCN-U militants were arrested along with a Nagaland Police Constable by a team of Police and Army personnel allegedly for arms smuggling. They were arrested from near Lahorijan on NH-39 during a joint operation. The SFs recovered two 7.65-mm US-made pistol, four 7.65-mm US-made pistol magazine and INR 51,027 from the arrested persons.

Three ULFA militants - ‘captain’ Antu Chaudang, ‘second lieutenant’ Pradeep Chetia and another cadre Pranjit Saikia - were remanded to ten days’ Police custody by the Court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup.

February 6

A militant, identified as B Thukang (28), belonging to NDFB-Progressive was killed by unknown miscreants in Bagmara village, under Dotma in Kokrajhar District.

Six young volunteers belonging to World Wide Fund-India were abducted by militants from Manas Tiger Reserve in Ultapani area of Kokrajhar District. The six volunteers were identified as Syed Naushad Zaman of Golaghat, Srabana Goswami of Guwahati, Gautam Kishore Sarma, Pallavi Chakravarty of Shillong, Pranjal Saikia of Nagaon and Tarali Goswami of Nalbari.

February 7

The ULFA has vertically split with the ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah rejecting the proposed February 10 peace talks between New Delhi and the militant leadership now out on bail. "The decision taken by the general council to hold peace talks with the government cannot be considered legal as the general council itself was unconstitutional," an emailed statement by Arunodoi Dohotia, ULFA publicity secretary, said. However, the ULFA leadership now out on bail had told journalists on February 5 that the outfit's general council held on February 2 decided to open unconditional peace talks with the Union Government and that all the resolutions adopted at that meeting were conveyed to Paresh Baruah.

February 8

Three young women who were part of a group of six persons abducted by armed militants on February 6 from Manas Tiger Reserve were released. The three released women were identified as Srabana Goswami, Tarali Goswami, and Pallavi Chakravarty.

February 9

ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, along with other leaders of the outfit, met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at his Kainadhara residence before leaving for New Delhi to hold talks with Government of India.

SFs arrested a ULFA militant, identified as Tutumoni Mahanta alias Hiten Kakoti (25), of Dingdingigaon village in Nalbari District.

February 10

Ahead of the Centre’s meeting with the ULFA, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Constitution of India is flexible and resilient enough to accommodate the aspirations of the people of the North Eastern Region. While addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry, the Minister said aspiration of the ethnic groups can be fulfilled under the provisions of the Indian Constitution. The meeting was on "Matters relating to insurgency in NE: peace process". The Government is in talks with nine insurgent groups from the North-east and expects to reach agreements with some of them during the year. The Government is open to talks with groups which abjure violence, Chidambaram said. The Home Minister said that the situation in the North-east has shown remarkable improvement in 2010 as compared to the previous year. The number of incidents of violence and the casualties of civilians and Security Force personnel has come down.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi confirmed that NDFB-ATF is behind the abduction of six members of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on February 6. However, three members were released by militants on February 8.

A delegation of the ULFA held talks with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram at the North Block in New Delhi. Chidambaram said that both Central and State Government will engage ULFA in sincere and meaningful talks to find a just and honourable solution. Besides ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, the other ULFA leaders at the talks were ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, ‘political adviser’ Bhimakanta Buragohain, ‘foreign secretary’ Shashadhar Choudhury, ‘finance secretary’ Chitrabon Hazarika, ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka, ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary and ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Barua. Meanwhile, asked if the ULFA leadership in view of the talks with the Government would appeal to its cadres to abjure violence and refrain from calling for economic blockade, ‘foreign secretary’ Shashadhar Choudhury pointed out that for the past one year, ULFA cadres had not indulged in any acts of violence.

February 11

Militants demanded INR 10 million to release rest three volunteer of World Wide Fund-India.

The NDFB-P called for economic blockade from February 15 expressing dissatisfaction over the non-progress of political dialogue with the Centre and demanding an early solution to the Bodoland issue.

Union Home Minister conveyed to ULFA that Government of India is willing to amend the Constitution, if need arises to solve the problems of Assam. This was revealed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa.

Addressing the Assamese Student Association in New Delhi ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa told the youth that it is not ULFA’s desire that the future generation be forced to take up arms as ULFA had been forced to. The ULFA leaders had a word of advice for the students: "Do not ever pick up guns. You should never take the path we had adopted."

February 13

SFs shot dead an unidentified KPLT militant in Bokajan sub-division of Karbi Anglong District in Assam. A rocket launcher, a 9mm pistol, 15 rounds of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.

February 14

Leaders of the ULFA, minus the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the first time in New Delhi.

A delegation of the ULFA called on the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his official residence for an informal discussion. The delegation, headed by the ‘chairman’ of the outfit, Arabinda Rajkhowa, arrived at the residence of the Prime Minister and held talks for about ten minutes in presence of the National Security Adviser Shivsankar Menon and Centre’s interlocutor for talks, P C Haldar. Official sources, however, termed the ULFA leader’s meeting with the Prime Minister as a courtesy call.

February 15

DNDF 'chairman' Janata Maramsa alias Bihari Dimasa was killed in an encounter with the SFs in Dima Hasao District. Bihari Dimasa was earlier a member of BW. When the outfit laid down arms on October 2, 2009, he along with some of his comrades abstained from surrendering and formed DNDF in February 2010.

NDFB-PTF blocked the National Highway in Nalbari District in protest against the Government’s indifferent attitude towards peace talks with it, reports Sentinel.

ULFA ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an honourable and acceptable solution to the ULFA-Centre peace talks. The ULFA ‘chairman’ while terming the meeting with the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister as fruitful, said that the Prime Minister assured that the rights of the people of Assam would be upheld through an honourable and acceptable solution.

Surrendered militants of Assam are taking lessons to become entrepreneurs. Altogether 28 surrendered militants are attending a programme conducted by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship. The militants from ULFA and NDFB appreciated the programme, which includes behavioural lessons, identifying opportunities and preparation of business plans.

The trial into the October 30, 2008 serial blasts, which claimed more than 90 lives, besides leaving hundreds injured, would finally begin on February 28. The case, in which Ranjan Daimary, the ‘chief’ of the NDFB is a prime accused, was committed to the Sessions Court, Kamrup on February 15. Meanwhile, Assam Police secured five days custody of the four NDFB militants who were arrested by the Meghalaya Police on February 10 from Byrnihat in RiBhoi District.

February 16

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the talks with the ULFA will have ‘far-reaching consequences’. The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to commit a time-frame for resolution of their vexed problems, though he mentioned that Government of India is serious about an honourable solution. He also observed that the situation in North-east is getting normalized.

Chief Secretary-Director General of Police level meeting held in Guwahati between Assam and Meghalaya reviewed the current situation in the ethnic-violence hit border areas and contemplated roping in the army for joint patrolling in the areas on a "long-term basis". The meeting discussed various confidence building measures.

The North Eastern States including Assam supported the Centre’s move to extend the ban on ULFA for another term. An Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal heard the counsels for the four States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Nagaland and posted the matter for further hearing on March 3. Nagaland Government, which is yet to give its opinion on banning ULFA, has been directed to submit it by the next date of hearing.

February 17

Eleven days after being abducted on February 6 at gunpoint by suspected militants belonging to the anti talks faction of NDFB-ATF, the three remaining volunteers of WWF- Syed Nausad Zaman, Goutom Kishore Sharma and Pranjal Kumar Saikia - were released unharmed near Kokrajhar town in Western Assam.

Three top Assam-based CPI-Maoist leaders, who were arrested by Orissa Police on February 12 from Saranda forest, were taken on transit remand by the Assam Police for further interrogation. Police sources said that a team of Assam Police and IB visited Rourkela in Orissa and found some vital clues linking their activities with the ULFA.

February 19

Three suspected militants of NDFB-ATF were killed in an encounter in Bordol reserve forest under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District. One trooper, whose name the Army refused to disclose, sustained bullet injuries.

Five suspected cadres, including an accused in the Sijusa killings, were arrested in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur Districts, indicating a fresh crackdown against the outfit.

The anti talks faction of ULFA led by its fugitive ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah threatened to launch an armed strike against the ruling Congress in the state for splitting the outfit.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted that peace talks with the ULFA held a ''good future'' and downplayed the threats to the Congress issued by the outfit's Paresh Barua faction ahead of Assam Assembly polls.

February 20

In an e-mail to the press, ULFA anti-talk faction publicity in-charge Arunudoy Dohotia said, "We have already apprised the people of Assam that we will not compromise on the issue of Assam’s sovereignty, and the question of supporting the talks does not arise". He claimed that ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and other leaders had to sit for the talks since they were now under the control of the "enemy camp".

CPI-Maoist has recently taken a decision to set up their own units in the States of the North East region, particularly Assam and efforts are already on to establish strong foothold in the region. The recent arrest of three Assamese youths from a Maoist camp in a jungle area bordering Orissa and Jharkhand exposed the fact that an Upper Assam Committee of the Maoists is already active in Assam.

Three ULFA militants Antu Saudang, Pradip Chetia and Pranjit Saikia were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate court in Guwahati in connection with the 2009 Maligaon bomb blast. The court remanded them to four days Police custody.

NDFB-P expressed "surprise" over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assertion on February 19 that there would be no further division of the State.

February 21

Seeking the Assam Governor’s intervention in taking up steps for the rehabilitation of the victims of the ethnic clashes that broke out in Udalguri and Darrang Districts in 2008, the AAMSU met the Governor and submitted a memorandum,.

February 22

The three CPI-Maoist cadres who were arrested from Orissa- Jharkhand border on February 12 were brought to Guwahati by SFs. The arrestees identified as Aditya Bora, Singh Raj Orang and Ashik Sabar hail from Assam.

Unidentified militants killed Adivasi leader Bosco Chermako in Kokrajhar District.

February 23

Seven ULFA and one NDFB militants were arrested by SFs from Tinsukia District and Dhekiajuli Panbari under Rangapara Police Station in Sonitpur District, respectively.

NDFB-ATF denied that the three persons killed by SFs in Goalpara District on February 19 were cadres of the outfit. The ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, N. Dinthi Gwra, in a statement emailed to the media said the dead were not cadres of the NDFB-ATF.

Assam requested the Centre for additional paramilitary forces with the twin objectives of thwarting any attempt to disrupt the peace process that had recently got under way with ULFA as well as the ensuing Assembly elections likely to be held in April.

Police issued an alert that sophisticated arms and ammunition may be sneaked into Upper Assam to be supplied to militant outfits or for settling political scores as SFs fear United ULFA, using such weapons in coming Assembly elections.

February 24

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh disclosed that four years ago he almost succeeded in engaging ULFA in peace talks but the outfit backed out. Referring to the North-East, the Prime Minister said the situation in Manipur and some parts of Assam is a cause of concern. But the overall the situation has improved.

February 25

KMSS denied the allegation of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi that it maintains links with the CPI-Maoist.

Bhutan Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Thinley said that law-breakers from Assam, especially militant groups including the ULFA, will not be allowed to take refuge in his country. He categorically said that the ULFA had stopped setting up base in Bhutan and the leaders and activists of the outfit had left the neighbouring country. "There is no ULFA camp in Bhutan. People of Assam who are not law-abiding will not be allowed to take refuge in Bhutan," Thinley told reporters at Borjhar airport.

February 28

ULFA leaders met members of SJA at an undisclosed location to discuss the modalities for peace talks. The ULFA leaders who attended the meeting included ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘Deputy Commander-in-Chief’ Raju Barua, ‘Central Committee ‘Publicity Secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, ‘Vice-President’ Pradip Gogoi, ‘Advisor’ Bhimkanta Buragohain, ‘Finance Secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, ‘Foreign Secretary’ Shasha Choudhury and ‘Cultural Secretary’ Pranati Deka. Both the ULFA leaders and SJA members reportedly formulated the next agenda for further development in the peace process. SJA, formed on April 24, 2010, is a forum of prominent senior citizens, intellectuals and organisations.

The ULFA-PTF led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to complete the process of dialogue and find a solution within his tenure. The group revealed this to the SJA during a meeting. SJA, formed on April 24, 2010, is a forum of prominent senior citizens, intellectuals and organisations. ULFA met the SJA to brief the latter about its meeting with the Prime Minister on February 14.

March 1

Sources in Union Home Ministry ruled out the possibility of the Central Government not only signing any ceasefire pact with ULFA-PTF, as they claimed that an informal pact is already in place but also slackening of operation against the Anti-Talk Faction of ULFA.

March 2

Traffic was disrupted for over three hours on National Highway 31 as the ABSU staged a "people’s revolution" at Barama in Assam’s Baksa District to press for Bodoland State. ABSU president Promode Boro said that the Centre created three new States in 2000 and "if Telangana is going to be created, why not Bodoland?" He warned that "any isolated decision on the creation of a new state will not be tolerated. There must be a comprehensive policy." He said the creation of a full-fledged state was necessary, as "autonomy with amended arrangement and limited mandate" could not fulfil the aspirations and mitigate the grievances of Bodo people.

March 3

Militants hurled a grenade at the residence of Subrata Hojai, the EM of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council in Dima Hasao District.

SFs arrested the ‘Foreign Secretary’ of KCP in Guwahati. The arrestee was identified as Khungbum Mayum Anada Singh and a computer, mobile handset and various documents were recovered from his possession.

March 4

Militants abducted Kailash Verma (54), a businessman from his shop at Talap in Tinsukia District.

The ABSU staged road blockade on National Highway 31-C at Barama in Baksa District renewing the demand for a separate State of Bodoland.

Highly placed sources said that strong bonding between the militant groups of the North East having bases in Myanmar is a major cause of concern for the security agencies. The ULFA-ATF and NDFB-ATF recently sent small batches of new recruits to the neighboring country for training in handling of weapons. The sources revealed that the militant groups of the North East are coming closer to each other in Myanmar in the interest of their own survival and most of the outfits of the region are having strong bases in the Taka (Taga) area in the Sagain division of Myanmar.

The ‘vice chairman’ of the anti-talk faction of the NDFB-ATF, G Rifikhang, who is heading the outfit after the arrest of Ranjan Daimary, is still believed to be in Bangladesh, while, the IK Songbijit, the ‘Army chief’ of the outfit is now near Myanmar-China border and security agencies are of the view that he also visited China recently.

Union ‘Home Secretary’ G K Pillai said that the Government of India is expecting Paresh Barua to come for talks once the formal dialogue process gets under way. The Home Secretary also added that the crackdown by Bangladesh Government has made it difficult for the insurgent outfits of the North-east to operate from the country.

March 5

A KPLT cadre, identified as Andrew Terang, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces at Samelangso under the Dokmoka Police Station area of Karbi Anglong District in Assam. A pistol, two magazines, a detonator and extortion demand notes were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. KPLT broke away from the KLNLF and formed the outfit on January 8, 2011.

A home guard, Naren Gogoi, posted at the armory of prosecuting inspector’s office on the campus of Golaghat judicial court, was arrested on charges of stealing arms from Jorhat District. A 9mm pistol missing from the armory was recovered from the possession of the arrested home guard.

March 7

Arrested UNLF ‘chairman’ Sanayaima alias RK Meghen was produced before the Special Court of NIA at Guwahati. Talking to media persons inside the court complex, arrested UNLF ‘chairman’ reacted strongly to the remarks of Union Home Secretary GK Pillai who is quoted to have said in media that militant outfits have shown interested in talks after many leaders including Meghen have been arrested. In this regard, Meghen retorted, ‘‘we have never said we are interested in talks, nor they have made any offer’ and the stand of UNLF is right to self determination of the people of Manipur who firmly believe in the proposal of plebiscite announced by UNLF in 2005. The growing demand of the people for holding plebiscite to resolve the Manipur-India conflict is appreciable. So, there is no question of any talks with India from the side of UNLF".

ULFA founder member and ‘vice chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, who was released from prison after twelve years, said that he was hopeful of "meaningful talks" with New Delhi to resolve the conflict in Assam.

March 8

Militants shot at an assistant sub-inspector, identified as Uday Medhi working at the Assam Police Radio Organization (APRO), in Guwahati.

SFs arrested two NDFB militants in New Guwahati area The arrestees were identified as Mithisen Swargiary alias Kamal Swargiary and Sanjeev Brahma. Ammunition and electronic detonators were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.

The AUPF called an Assam bandh on March 10 from 5 am to 5 pm to protest against the State Government’s delay in taking action against those guilty of killing Adivasi leader Bosco Chermako, who was killed by militants on February 22 in Kokrajhar District and atrocities on Adivasi people.

March 9

Highly-placed sources in the MHA revealed that the Maoist rebel groups are making efforts to establish tactical alliance with the hard line faction of ULFA headed by the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, Paresh Baruah in the wake of the recent developments including the move of the pro-talk members of the ULFA including the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa starting the process of talks with the Government of India.

Confirming clandestine links between insurgents of North-east and China, the Union Government clarified that there are no specific reports to suggest that rebels in the North-east were offered sale of surface-to-air missiles by agents of Chinese intelligence agencies. There are inputs suggesting visit of some leaders of insurgent groups in the Northeastern Region to China on several occasions, with the objective to establish rapport with Chinese authorities to facilitate procurement of arms and ammunition from arms agents in that country. The armory acquired from China by the insurgent groups is smuggled through Thailand and Sino-Myanmar border to the Northeastern States. The acquisition of arms is facilitated by the easy availability of weapons in the Sino-Myanmar border towns like Tengchong, Ruili and Yingjiang in Yunnan province.

March 10

SFs arrested two militants, including Keshav Mahanta, ULFA militant, from Bamuni-maidam area in Guwahati. The other arrestee was identified as Tapan Kumar Das, whose further detail yet to be ascertained.

SFs arrested a Pro-Talk ULFA militant, Arpan Saikia alias Pradan Saikia, from Guwahati on extortion charges.

March 11

ULFA militant Arpan Saikia and his MASS accomplice Tapan Das, who were arrested by SFs on March 10 in Guwahati on extortion charges, were produced before the Kamrup SDJM court.

March 12

SFs arrested three suspected militants, including a woman cadre of NDFB-ATF at Bhalukmari near Rowta Police Station in Udalguri District. An AK-56 rifle, ammunition and a rifle bayonet were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.

March 14

Eight BSF Personnel were killed and five others injured when their vehicle was ambushed by the Anti-talk faction of the NDFB-ATF militants in Kokrajhar District in Assam.

Five persons were injured when ULFA militants triggered IED blast at Rajiv Bhavan, the state head office of INC, at Guwahati. APCC spokespersons Mehdi Alam Bora and Akshay Rajkhowa were among the persons injured in the blast.

March 15

One Assam Police sub-inspector identified as Pranjal Saikia and two suspected ULFA militants were killed during an encounter at Tongona Majgaon under Kakopathar Police Station of Tinsukia District. The identity of only one ULFA militant was ascertained as Ilu Mahanta. An AK-56 rifle along with 19 live rounds, one 7.65 mm pistol along with three live rounds, a large quantity of empty cartridges, two detonators, two mobile phones were recovered from them.

March 16

A NDFB militant was killed in an encounter with SFs in Khowla Centre area under Dhekiajuli Police Station along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District. A US-made pistol and INR 28,000 in cash were recoverd from him.

SFs recovered two IEDs and three grenades from a Guwahati bound bus near a petrol pump in Rangapara in Sonitpur District.

The ‘commander-in-chief’ of the ULFA, Paresh Baruah is making all out efforts to revitalise the outfit and according to intelligence inputs, he even "promoted" more than a hundred militants to keep them happy. The anti-talk faction of the NDFB-ATF may target SFs in the days to come in retaliation to the recent setbacks received by the outfit. As per information available with the Security agencies, senior ULFA cadre, Jiban Moran, was given the status of ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ by Paresh Baruah and by virtue of his rank, he is now the second in command of the outfit. Two other high ranking cadres, Drishti Rajkhowa and Bijoy Chinese, were promoted from the rank of ‘self styled Second Lieutenant’ to ''self styled Major'', giving them a major jump in the outfit.

March 17

SFs arrested Edmond Marandi alias Prem Mardi alias Munna Murmu, one of the four accused involved in the killing of Bosco Chermaco, the president of All Adivai Students’ Association of Assam. Bosco Chermaco was killed by militants at Jakobpur near Srirampur in Kokrajhar District on February 22, 2011. The arrestee Edmond Marandi is a member of the APA which is a lesser known militant outfit led by Tarzen Mardi and is active in the Udalguri and Sonitpur Districts, trying to make its presence felt in the lower Assam Districts, particularly in Kokrajhar District.

The ULFA-ATF hit out against the leaders of the pro-talk faction and said that no one has the right to talk about the constitution of the ULFA and its ideals by staying with the enemy. The leaders of the ULFA-ATF also said that the true feelings of the people of Assam on the demand for sovereignty would come out only through plebiscite and not by holding "Jatiya Abhibartan". In a release issued to the media, the ‘publicity in-charge’ of the ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotiya called upon the ULFA-PTF leaders, who are out on bail after their arrest, to come out of the grasp of the "enemy" and lead the outfit again. He said that the differences within the ULFA could be settled through discussions within the organization.

March 20

Security Forces got the whiff of a plot hatched ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua to use militants of other outfits from neighbouring States and even Myanmar to ambush Congress leaders and men in uniform in the run-up to the Assembly elections. Sources revealed that another worrying factor is the tacit understanding between the ULFA-ATF and NDFB-ATF as both may carry out attacks in tandem.

The Pro-talk faction of ULFA led Arabinda Rajkhowa, decided that its cadres will not stay in designated camps like those of other outfits engaged in peace dialogues with the Government. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi said the decision was taken as the members of the central executive committee felt that staying in designated camps would further alienate the ULFA cadres from society.

March 21

SFs arrested four militants from Boragaon area under Gorchuk Police Station in Guwahati. The four arrestees were identified as Bhaskar Kakati, Debojit Deka, Dilip Boro and Bishnu Ram Das. A 9 mm handmade pistol, one magazine and a round of ammunition were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.

March 22

The Forum for Terrorist Victims Family of Assam met the Union Home Secretary in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum demanding immediate seizure of weapons from the pro-talk members of the outfits including ULFA and the NDFB to ensure free and fair Assembly polls. The Terror Victims’ Family Forum, an umbrella organisation of over 6,000 people affected by militancy, made this fervent plea as political parties were fielding former militants. "Going by the recent incidents, it is evident the militant groups are still indulging in acts like extortion and we feel that they could well be used during the polls," Brojen Hazarika, president of the forum said. The forum also demanded that all the pro-talk militants should be sent to designated camps immediately so that people can exercise their franchise without any fear. The Union Home Secretary, according to the forum, has assured necessary steps in this regard.

The forum urged the Election Commission not to accept nominations of former militants and candidates with criminal background in the Assembly elections. The forum contended that such candidates should be barred from contesting polls till they faced trials and were punished according to law. Assam will have two-phase Assembly elections on April 4 and April 11 and according to nominations filed so far, there are five former ULFA militants in the list. Two of them are sitting MLAs, Jiten Gogoi and Kushal Duwari, having won their respective seats from Bokakhat and Thowra as Independents. Three more surrendered ULFA leaders, Suresh Bora, a Congress candidate from Barhampur, Jayanta Khound contesting as Independent from Naoboicha and Prafulla Bora alias Dhekial Phukan, the NCP candidate from Bihpuria, are in the fray. Mohit Hojai, who has been chargsheeted by NIA for allegedly diverting funds of the Dima Hasao (earlier North Cachar Hills) Autonomous District Council to the BW, is also contesting as an Independent. He is now in jail. "We urge both the Government and the Election Commission not to allow them to contest the poll," Hemen Bora, another official of the forum, said.

March 23

SFs arrested four ULFA militants from Pan Bazar area in Guwahati in connection with the Rajiv Bhawan bomb blast case of March 14. The Bangladeshi SIM cards, cash worth three thousand rupees, five handsets and international debit cards were recovered from their possession.

March 25

To strengthen its organizational set-up, ULFA lifted ban on the four Pro-talks group leaders who took the lead to declare a unilateral ceasefire in June 2008. Announcing the decision at a news meet held at the outfit’s designated camp here in Tinsukia District, ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said all the four leaders, Mrinal Hazarika, Prabal Neog, Jiten Dutta and Jun Bhuyan (all from the outfits 28^th battalion), would very much be a part of the peace process initiated by the central leadership.

ULFA-ATF militants loyal to the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah may disturb the upcoming elections with the help of NSCN-K.

March 26

A militant Apurba Neog (27) was arrested from Jorhat of Assam. A .9mm pistol and some ammunition were recovered from him.

March 27

SFs arrested one militant, identified as Kidnali Sagma (25), from Goalpara District and recovered 10 detonators from his possession.

March 28

SFs arrested three militants of anti-talks faction of NDFB from Bodopur in Kokrajhar District. The arrestees were identified as Dala Basumatary, Rindao Basumatary and Sankhan Mushahary.

SFs killed one KPLT militant in Koilamati locality under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong District. One A. K- 56 rifle, one magazine and some live ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.

March 31

The ULFA-ATF called for a 12 hour Assam bandh (shut down) on April 2 in protest against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s scheduled visit to the State. The ULFA-ATF accused the Prime Minister of failing to find a solution to the ‘‘Assam-India conflict’’.

April 2

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the Union Government was open to talks with all militant outfits and the discussions with the ULFA ad been good beginning, "The ULFA peace talks are a good beginning. Our doors for peace talks with all militant groups are open. We want the militants to shun violence and come for talks," the Prime Minister said at an election rally in Dhakuwakhana in eastern Assam, about 500 kilometers from Guwahati while campaigning for state assembly polls.

KPLT militants killed three CRPF personnel and injured four others in an ambush near Rongshuli village in east Guwahati. Three slain personnel were identified as Havaldar Devendra Shah, Mithu Singh and a constable Dilip Kumar, adds Shillong Times.

SFs arrested five ULFA militants in the Hahkhati area under Dhola Police Station in Tinsukia District. One of the arrested militant was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Bolin Gogoi alias Saurabh Bora (24), who is a known explosives expert in the outfit. SFs recovered one 9mm pistol and an IED.

April 3

One 7.62 pistol, an IED weighing one kilogramme with a remote controlled- switch and four rounds of live ammunition were recovered during a search operation by SFs from the house of Narayan Roy, the younger brother of Pradip Roy, a member of the central committee of ULFA, at Madhusolmari village in Dhubri District.

At least three Sashasthra Seema Bal personnel were killed in an ambush by NDFB militants in Kokrajhar District.

Voting for the first phase of Assembly elections in Assam was completed with an estimated 70 percent polling recorded. Voting ended in 13 Districts of the State, where polling was held in 62 of the 126 Assembly seats.

87 militants of KLNLF exercised their franchise for the first time in 15 years. As per directive of the Election Commission of India, the KLNLF militants staying in designated camps were provided facility to cast their votes. The Assam Election Commission notified that the ex-militants lodged in the designated camps in Assam and having their names in the electoral rolls would be entitled to vote through postal ballots.

ULFA decided not to go ahead with its earlier plan of calling bandhs (shut down) from April 6 to 15 during the visits of PM Manmohan Singh and other Central leaders for election campaigning in Assam.

ULFA is preparing to celebrate its raising day (April 7) in a 'grand way' at its Kakopathar designated camp in Tinsukia District. Prabal Neog, a leader of ULFA's Pro-Talks group said that it will be the first time that we will celebrate the raising day in such a grand way and with the people of Assam.

The SSB trooper, who went missing after militants attacked a joint team of the Army and SSB jawans at Lalbita in Kokrajhar District on April 4, resurfaced in a forest village in Nalbari District. The trooper, identified as Radheshyam Yadav, was untraceable since the attack by suspected militants of the NDFB-ATF on the joint team, in which two SSB personnel, identified as Bhagat Prasad and Subash, were killed.

ULFA-ATF will observe its foundation day (April 7) in the jungles of Myanmar, where the group is reportedly holed up. The Government sounded a security alert across the State to restrain Paresh Baruah's group from carrying out any show of strength on the day.

Two militants of the NDFB-ATF were killed by SFs in Sonitpur District. The militants were identified as Duphang, 'platoon commander' of the Rangapara unit of the NDFB and his Security guard, Nilant. The SFs recovered two AK-56 rifles, three magazines and 18 cartridges and 32 rounds of live ammunition besides two diaries and three mobile handsets from the possession of the slain militants.

ULFA-PTF observed its 32nd Raising Day in the designated camp at Kakopathar in Tinsukia District. On the occasion, ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa hoisted the ULFA flag and the 'political adviser' of the outfit Bhimkanta Buragohain, performed Shahid Tarpan (commemorating ceremony of Martyrs). Later, an open session was held under the Presidentship of Arabinda Rajkhowa while ULFA 'vice-chairman' Pradeep Gogoi explained the objective of the meeting.

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram invited the ULFA-ATF led by its 'military chief' Paresh Baruah for talks. He urged the people of Assam to vote for peace as the peace process initiated by the Congress Government of Tarun Gogoi has yielded positive results. The Union Home Minister claimed that there was a dramatic turnaround in the law and order situation in Assam and almost every insurgent faction is in the negotiation mode.

Separatists and terrorists in the North East states of India committed serious human rights abuses, an official US report even as it slammed the Government for extra-judicial killings.

One gun smuggler identified as Abdul Rauf of village Shakhikanisahil in Karimganj District was arrested. 19 gelatin sticks, 23 detonators and one 12 bore SBML rifle were recovered from him.

An estimated 70-75 per cent of the electorate voted in the second and final phase of elections to Assam's 64 Assembly seats.

Two powerful IEDs were recovered from the house of a woman named Bimala Baro, 'Secretary' VDP, near Kalaigaon College in Darrang District. Army bomb squad later defused the bombs.

In its sustained campaign to prevent smuggling of arms and ammunition and to maintain normalcy in Barak Valley Zone with its border with Bangladesh, the mounting vigilance by the Army has resulted in arresting a number of arms and ammunition smugglers.

One person, identified as Ranendra Borgoyary (35) of Laukriguri, was killed in Ballamjhora in Kokrajhar District. Police said Borgoyary, a surrendered NDFB cadre, was the vice- president of Gossaigaon District committee of the UDPF but had joined BPF before the Assembly election.

For the first time in years, militant outfits were not involved in creating disturbance during the polls barring one incident of blast in the Rajiv Bhawan, the headquarter of the APCC on March 14, but threat from the militants is far from over as Security agencies received inputs about possible attacks on SFs.

A joint team of SFs arrested three suspected Adivasi People's Army cadres, identified as Pramil Majhi, Sunil Hazda and Suniram Murmur, from the Belsiri area in Sonitpur District. A carbine and 15 rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession. Police said the three were involved in a few cases of abduction and extortion in and around Dhekiajuli.

A surrendered NDFB member, Govinda Ramchiary, was killed by three persons identified as Ratul Das, Prafulla Das and Rabiram Das at Daosafari Chowk, Kharua village in Nalbari District.

A Dimasa rebel group is ready to lay down arms in a formal ceremony in Haflong in North Cachar Hills District after the period of the electoral code of conduct is over with the counting of the votes on May 13.

The Paresh Barua-faction of ULFA re-organized its armed wing by dismantling its existing battalions and bringing all its cadres under the mobile military headquarters. The decision to re-organize the armed wing was taken during a 10-day meeting, chaired by 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Barua, held from March 20 to 29 at the outfit's mobile headquarters. The resolution was to come into effect from April 21.

The people of Bherbheri village near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District have formed a defence force on their own to tackle the militants, who swoop down from the hills in adjacent Arunachal Pradesh and indulge in rampant extortion. At a recent meeting the villagers decided to stay alert and together in "times of trouble". Sources said the Bodo militants have renewed their drive to distribute extortion notices to petty businessmen in several villages located along the border adjacent to the Sonai-Rupai and Chariduwar reserve forests areas.

SFs arrested six militants with a hand-made pistol and three magazines from Bongaigaon-Chapaguri Road in front of Lower Assam Hospital in Bongaigaon District. The arrested militants were identified as Mahadev Das (20), Sanjib Dey (20), Sanath Saha (18), Goutam Mahanayak (29), Omar Ali (30) and Albus Salam (35).

ULFA talks, tentatively scheduled for the first week of May, are likely to be pushed back by a few more weeks as the Union Government's condition that militants should deposit their weapons before a substantial dialogue remains unfulfilled.

SFs arrested a UDLF militant, identified as Narender Reang (25), along with one German made point 22 pistol and four live rounds from Nibiachara, Karimganj District on April 23. The militant is suspected to be involved in abduction of a boy named Abdul Jalil Laskar (14) from Hailakandi District on October 18, 2010.

ULFA leaders were given INR 40 million by the Union Government for daily expenses and to run their families. The Union Home Ministry released the first installment of financial assistance to the ULFA leaders, including 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, 'vice-president' Pradip Gogoi and others besides its cadres - totaling approximately 400. "We have disbursed the money to the ULFA through the Assam Government. The money has been given to take care of the daily expenses of ULFA members and other family requirements," a Union Home Ministry official said.

The Assam Government on sought extension of ban on NDFB for two more years, saying the outfit has not shun violence in the state. Evidences of NDFB sponsored violence in Kamrup and Sonitpur Districts were produced by Assam Government representatives to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Tribunal, headed by Justice P K Bhasin, during a hearing.

ULFA may be offered jobs for their surrendered cadres in the Central Armed Police Forces when they come here for the second round of talks later next month or sometime in early June.

ULFA denounced a recent declaration by the Paresh Barua faction that all the battalions of the outfit were dissolved and there would be no battalion commander.

Militants from Tripura are sneaking into the south Assam District of Hailakandi to carry out subversive activities like abduction for ransom and extortion, the Superintendent of Police, Hemanta Bhattacharjee. He identified this militant outfit as the TSF. He added that they also undertake reconnaissance missions in these Districts and return to Tripura either through Assam or Mizoram borders.

One civilian identified as Bordeka Kro (55) was shot dead by KPLT militants at Karuna Singnar Gaon near the New Life School in Karbi Anglong District.

Dhanyaram Reang, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of UDLA, claimed the responsibility of the abduction of Zakir Hussain Laskar, a small time businessman from South Hailakandi District, arguing that Zakir was involved with their rival outfit, led by slain Atabur Rahman.

State Government decided to set up nine more designated camps in the State for the cadres of the Pro-Talk faction of ULFA, as per the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Intelligence inputs reveal that the Paresh Barua faction was carrying out recruitment in lower and central Assam Districts as well. The recruitment is being carried out in the rural areas, particularly from interior villages.

The 'commander-in-chief' of Rabha Viper Army, Sunil Rabha alias Chinese, was arrested for the third time by SFs in Goalpara District. Rabha, who was involved in number of killings, abductions and extortion in Goalpara and part of Kamrup Districts, including abduction of a railway official from Dudhnoi in 2010, was arrested twice within a span of two years. Intelligence sources in Goalpara said the Rabha Viper Army was active on the Assam-Meghalaya border and was involved in abduction and extortion. The outfit is most potent organisation at the grassroots level, which provides logistic support to both ULFA and the NDFB and keep liaison with the GNA of Meghalaya.

Two women militants belonging to the NDFB-ATF were arrested by SFs on April 28 from the Indo-Bhutan border area in Kokrajhar District.

The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court (Dibrugarh) sent all three Maoists - Aditya Bora, Ajoy Sorbor and Engraj Oaring - for three days' Police remand. The trio, belonging to Assam, was arrested by the SFs in Odisha along with huge arms and ammunition on February 22, 2010.

Assam Government is planning to virtually shut the door on surrendered or Pro-Talks militants of various banned outfits denying them easy access to licensed arms. However, the sources could not divulge the number of former militants using licensed weapons.

SFs launched an operation in Karimganj District in which a major fake currency racket was busted and fake currency worth INR 95,000 was confiscated. The SFs arrested a fake currency racketeer, identified as Kamrul (35) in this operation.

The bullet-riddled body of Sunil Rabha, an 'area commandant' of Rabha Viper Army, was recovered from Bongaon in Goalpara District. He was allegedly killed by his colleagues over sharing of extortion money. The killing comes a day after the 'commander-in-chief' of the outfit, Sunil Rabha, alias Chinese was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Goalpara District.

SFs arrested a UDLA militant, identified as Devendra Tripura (20), from Channighat in Cachar District.

The Union Government is firming up plans to insist on surrender of weapons by militant outfits engaged in talks with the Government, reports Assam Tribune. Confirming Union Government's plans, Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram said the issue of surrender of weapons by the militant outfits is part of the talks. The Home Minister's statement assumes significance in light of the reluctance of the surrendered militants to give away their illegal weapons.

Top official of the Home Ministry confirmed that the Union Government paid money to the pro-talk faction to meet day-to-day expenditure. "We have to pay them some money otherwise how would they survive," the official asked. He was reacting to reports about the pro-talk faction being handed over INR 40 lakh as first installment. The report, however, was denied by the pro-talk faction.

In addition, the ULFA-PTF leader Mrinal Hazarika stated that the outfit would involve itself with business activities in Assam and Hira Saraniya, the 'commander' of the outfit's 709th battalion' was appointed as the in-charge for the purpose. Claiming that the intervention is aimed at evicting 'mafia raj' and 'syndicates' from the existing business scenario, the ULFA leader said that the outfit's intervention would facilitate involvement of local youths in coal and other lucrative businesses.

SFs arrested a suspected militant, identified as Anowar Hussain (32), from Gendabazar under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District. SFs recovered China-made grenade, explosives and three extortion notes from his possession.

SFs arrested an 'area commander' of UDLF-B from Kundanala village in Hailakandi District on April 29.The arrestee was identified as Thaiboi Reang. Reang was an 'area commander' of Kundanala, Durgapur, Chandani Ghat and Katnala area. The arrested militant was involved in various anti-social activities including kidnapping and extortion of money since 2007.

The Paresh Barua Faction of the ULFA lashed out at former 'commander' of the outfit's 28^th battalion Mrinal Hazarika for declaring that ULFA-PTF militants would make a foray into the coal business for sustenance.

SFs recovered a bomb weighing about five kilogram from a bus at Simaluguri in Sivasagar District.

APW urged the government to seize the arms of the ULFA-PTF and SULFA leaders to ensure that they do not engage in any "gang war" in the name of running of business syndicates. APW 'chairman' Abhijit Sarma and 'general secretary' Bitu Talukdar said that the government should seize the arms of the pro-talk and SULFA leaders to prevent them from engaging in possible gang wars over business matters. Moreover, the ULFA-PTF leaders should be asked to stay at designated camps, they added.

Police suspect the involvement of militants belonging to the ULFA-ATF in the killing of Manjit Rabha (31), a militant of ULFA-PTF, in Udalguri District. An unidentified gunman fired at Rabha at Nalkhamra village in Udalguri District, when he was on his way to Kolaigaon on a motorcycle. Rabha died on the spot.

The process to identify sites for setting up designated camps for the members of ULFA-PTF has started and no member of the outfit will be allowed to keep weapons during the process of talks. Talking to Assam Tribune, Additional Director General of Police (Special Branch), Khagen Sarma said that the ULFA-PTF has given a list of around 400 cadres and the process of setting up the designated camps would start immediately after selection of the sites. He said that seven to nine designated camps would be established for the members of the ULFA-PTF. Sarma said that as per the accepted principle of the Government, the ULFA-PTF would have to deposit their weapons. However, the modalities in this regard are yet to be finalized.

ULFA-ATF's 'publicity in-charge' Arunudoi Duhatia reacted to ULFA-PTF's leader Mrinal Hazarika's statement in which he questioned the moral of ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah by saying that Hazarika might assassinate Paresh Baruah's character before the media but he could never erode the high revolutionary morale of Baruah. He said that Hazarika was acting at the diktat of the intelligence wing of "colonial India."

ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa said that taking ULFA leader Mrinal Hazarika and his group, who had announced unilateral ceasefire with the Government, in the mainstream of the peace process without making them change their economic agenda was a mistake. The economic agenda adopted by Mrinal Hazarika and his group was against the ideology of the ULFA, he said, and added that they needed to mend their ways.

Centre extended the SoO agreement with the UPDS for a period of six months with effect from May 5. In a statement, UPDS joint secretary political affairs Wojaru Mukrang said that through a mutual agreement with the Government of India and Government of Assam SoO agreement was extended.

Mrinal Hazarika, leader of ULFA-PTF accused outfit 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah of being an agent of the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI and drawing funds from various international agencies for running the outfit. Hazarika raised the allegation against Baruah vehemently countering the anti-talks ULFA's claim that he was a broker of the Government of India at a seminar. ''Paresh Baruah is an ISI agent and draws funds from various international agencies,'' he said while addressing seminar on the topic "Relevance of Swadhin Asom, mainstream and its suffering, and ways to solve the problems", organized by the former ULFA members of undivided Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts.

Two NDFB militants, identified as Lokendra Daimary and Champak Basumatary, were arrested in Golaghat District.

Assam Police came across several incidents of businessmen been served extortion notices in Guwahati itself and a senior official of the Assam Police confirmed on May 8 that cadres of militant groups like ULFA and NDFB continue to carry out the drive across the State, including the capital city of Dispur.

ULFA claims that it was not involved in any extortion in the State. The outfit's publicity cell in-charge Arunudoi Duhatia said that ULFA-PTF (Pro-talk Faction) members now in talks with the Government of India is out to issue extortion notes in order to malign the image of the ULFA.

The move by 'commander-in-chief' of the outfit Paresh Baruah to revive the anti-talk faction has created a lot of concern for the security agencies.

ULFA-PTF leader Mrinal Hazarika lashed out at Paresh Baruah, and asked him not to disturb the peace talks. "He said that we have been requesting again and again that he (Paresh Baruah) be at a safe distance and should not disturb the peace process. Let him give a moral support, let the process move ahead and if the process doesn't move in the right direction and if the government betrays the people of Assam, people of Assam will once again support Paresh Baruah," said Hazarika.

ULFA leadership has started discussion on the charter of demands prepared and handed over by the SJA, a civil Society group to the outfit in Guwahati on May 7. The charter of demands prepared for the much-awaited talks between the outfit and the Union Government are being discussed at an important executive meeting held at Helacha in Nalbari district on May 9.

200 SULFA militants of the outfit's 709^th battalion for the first time after their surrender met the ULFA leadership which convened the meeting at Helacha village in Nalbari district. The 'commander' of the 709^th battalion Hira Saraniya invited the surrendered militants for a meeting at the temporary base at Helacha for their cooperation in the peace talks with the Central Government. The deputy 'commandar-in-chief' of the outfit Raju Baruah and 'Foreign Secretary' Sasha Chaudhury called upon the former colleagues to extend their full cooperation to the outfit. The former militants from Nalbari and Baksa Districts attended the meeting.

While addressing on behalf of the surrendered militants Bikash Dutta, Jitu Talukdar and Mrigen Haloi assured the leadership to extend support to peace talks. Sources further said that the ULFA leadership exchanged their views towards the surrendered militants only in the interest of the common public. The sources further said that in order to strengthen the relations between these two groups, coordination committee was formed. The meeting with the surrendered militants, which was held for the first time in the State, is considered a major development in the outfit's ongoing peace process with the Centre.

SFs neutralized a KPLT camp at Engjai basti in the upper Chelabor area under Dokmoka Police Station of Karbi Anglong District and arrested a militant along with wife of another militant. The arrestees were identified as Sarthe alias Gudam Hanse (18) and Kache Terangpi (30). SFs recovered 300 gram of explosive materials along with many incriminating documents like extortion noted books, dresses, SIM card, battery, wire.

NDFB militants, identified as Swnwkhwr Basumatary, Birdow Basumatary, Derhasat Basumatary and Chandan Basumatary, were arrested by SFs from Besargaon under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District.

Home Ministry sources revealed that the Sheikh Hasina Government is ready to give access to someone from Assam to meet Anup Chetia, the ULFA leader in protective custody in a Bangladeshi jail, reports Telegraph. The source further revealed that following the signal from Dhaka, at least one leader from among the eight engaged in peace efforts with the Centre will visit Dhaka. The purpose is to try and include Chetia, a member of ULFA's permanent standing council, in the talks.

ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa along with Chitrabon Hazarika and other leaders met the families of former ULFA cadres at Kardang village in Goalpara District.

SFs arrested a NDFB militant in the Nishan village of Goalpara District. The arrestee was identified as John Sangma (32). SFs recovered one .32 revolver, ammunition and extortion notes signed by platoon commander Khorang Boro of the NDFB demanding INR one million from a businessman were recovered from him.

SFs arrested four NDFB militants in Chirang District. The arrestees were identified as Hasad Basumtrary (22), Sankar Basumatary (28), Pratap Basumatary (21) and Swamdwn Narzary (21). SFs recovered one 9 mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition, one country-made pistol, one Chinese grenade, two rounds of 7.62 and five NDFB extortion notes.

Government of India agreed to set up nine rehabilitation centres in various districts in Assam for about 400 ULFA militants who have come over ground but stopped short of surrendering before or declaring ceasefire with the Government. The State Government moved the Centre recently seeking funds for rehabilitation of the overground ULFA militants so that they do not get into illegal business ventures. According to sources, the Centre agreed to set up nine rehabilitation centres for the 400 ULFA rebels - two each in Nalbari and Sivasagar Districts and one each in Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Kamrup, Nagaon and Golaghat Districts.

Four Rabha Viper Army militants identified as Lelin Rabha (21), Bahadur Rabha (20), Mridul Rabha (22) and Chandan Rabha (30) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Goalpara District. Two single-barrel guns with four rounds of ammunition, a revolver, two electronic detonators and codex wire were recovered from them.

Militants freed Jamal Uddin Laskar (23), a resident of Samarikona village near Hailakandi in Hailkandi District. Laskar, owner of a computer shop, was abducted by suspected militants from his home on May 6.

Suspected Reang (Bru) militants freed Jakir Hussain Laskar (30), a farmer from their captivity on May 7. Jakir was kidnapped by a group of 11 armed militants from his home at Gallachera village of Katlicherra block in Hailakandi District on April 20.

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that the next Government would be a Congress-led government and that the new Government will resume the talks process. The Centre and the State Governments are engaged in talks with pro-talk factions of ULFA-PTF, NDFB and DHD among others. Dialogue with the Pro-Talk faction of ULFA is slated to resume in June.

Five leaders of the top brass of the ULFA, namely Major Bening Rabha, Major Ashanta Baghphukan, Major Jeeban Moran (Senior),Lt Nilu Chakravarty, 2nd Lt Sarat Sarania alias Abhijit Deka along with few others who were missing since the Operation All-Clear by joint operation of Indian & Bhutan Royal Army in Bhutan in 2003 are in secret custody of Bhutan Government.

Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, said that his priority is to end insurgency problem in the State. "I will try and end the insurgency problem in the state. I will bring Paresh Baruah to the negotiating table and the NDFB. Creation of job avenues for the unemployed will be my priority. Once we arrest this problem, the level of insurgency will come down," he stated.

ULFA said that formal talks between ULFA and the Government will begin in the first week of June. He said the ULFA was holding talks with distinguished persons and organizations in a bid to take their views on the peace process.

PTI reports from New Delhi that the Centre was arranging a meeting between a top leader of the Pro-Talk faction of the ULFA and the outfit's 'general secretary' Anup Chetia, currently lodged in a jail in Bangladesh, ostensibly to get his consent for the dialogue. Government officials said the Centre's interlocutor PC Haldar was in regular touch with the ULFA leaders, who met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P Chidambaram in February and expressed their willingness to engage in a dialogue.

Security Forces arrested two militants in Karbi Anglong District. An Italian-made pistol along with two rounds of ammunition was recovered from them.

SFs arrested 'commander-in-chief' of UDLA, identified as Nandaram Reang, from the dense forest of Kundanala in South Hailakandi District on May 16.

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that Centre would start negotiations with ULFA even if its military chief, Paresh Baruah, didn't take part in the peace process. "The dialogue with ULFA will begin soon after the new Assam government, led by Tarun Gogoi, assumes office. The previous government in the state, also led by Gogoi, was keen on finding an honourable solution to the Ulfa problem," Chidambaram told newspersons.

NDFB-PTF demanded a clarification from Chidambaram over why ULFA was treated with kid gloves despite being a banned outfit, while rules were different for other militant groups. NDFB 'general secretary' B. Swmkhwr said that we submitted a memorandum to the Centre and hope for a favourable response adding that the outfit was in favour of expediting the dialogue.

SFs arrested two militants of NDFB-ATF from Baldova Part-II village in Dhurbi District. The arrestees were identified as Fazlu Seikh and Razaak Ali.

ULFA-PTF is yet to finalize its charter of demands to pave the way for starting formal talks with Central and State Governments. Sources in the pro-talk faction of the ULFA said that they had a few rounds of discussion on the draft charter of demands prepared by the SJA and a few more rounds of talks would be held within the next few days. The formal charter of demands would be finalized before the formal talks on political issues resume, sources said. The pro-talk group was also thinking in lines of sending one senior member to Bangladesh to meet ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia, who was under the protective custody of Bangladesh after completing his jail term.

Two ULFA militants identified as Haricharan Barman (25) and Dipak Das (24), were arrested by SFs from Borobazar under Bongaigaon Police Station in Dhubri District. The SFs recovered one Japan-made revolver and eight rounds of ammunition from them.

At least 30 hardcore militants of ULFA's ULFA-ATF led by Paresh Baruah, under the leadership of '2nd lieutenants' Pradip Gogoi alias Aaka and Tibrajyoti Baruah and 'sergeant major' Muhim Baruah entered Sivasagar District in Assam from Myanmar through Waksing Basti of Nagaland along Assam Nagaland border of Charaideo sub-division in Sivasagar District recently. The 30-member group was trying to enter nearby Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur Districts for organisational purposes and for secure shelter. The activities of the group will be controlled by 'MMHQ' 'Major' Jeevan Moran will be in charge of MMHQ.

Two NDFB militants, identified as Abdus Sattar (28) and Abdul Munna (34), were arrested by SFs from Madhusoulmari village under Gouripur police station of Dhubri district. One pistol and one round of ammunition were recovered from them.

The 'commander-in-chief' of the banned ACMA was arrested from Gossaigaon near his home in Kokrajhar District following an attack on the vice-president of AASAA. AASAA vice-president Inus Tuddu was seriously injured when suspected ACMA militants fired at him at Pakriguri in Kokrajhar District on May 23.

'Chairman' of the ULFA-PTF, Arabinda Rajkhowa said that the outfit will make the people of Assam aware of its charter of demands before submitting it to the Government of India to start the process of formal talks on May 24. Talking to the Assam Tribune, Rajkhowa said that the people of Assam have the right to know what the ULFA would demand for political solution of the conflicts. Although the ULFA was yet to set any deadline for finalizing the demand charter, Rajkhowa asserted that it would be ready before the next round of talks with the Government of India. Replying to a question on whether there was any chance of ULFA 'commander-in-chief 'Paresh Baruah joining the peace process, Rajkhowa said, "So far Baruah has never said that he was against political solution to the conflicts. He also never said that he wanted military solution to the problems."

SFs arrested two militants of (ACMA, identified as Labin Baskey (20) and Samai Murmu (20), from the outfit's camp at Balajan under Gossaigon Police Station in Kokrajhar District.

'Chairman' of the ULFA-PTF 'Chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa publicly sought forgiveness for the killing of 10 children and three women in a bomb blast in Dhemaji District on August 15, 2004. Rajkhowa, at a public meeting in Dhemaji town, where 'foreign secretary' Sasa Choudhury, 'political advisor' Bhimkanta Buragohain and 'cultural secretary' Pranati Deka were also present asked for forgiveness from the families of the victims and the people.

SFs arrested a ULFA militant from Merapani area in Golaghat District. The arrestee was identified as Palashjyoti Baruah. SFs recovered a 9mm pistol, bullets of AK-47 rifles, .22mm pistol, an IED, two mobile handsets and some incriminating documents with ULFA stamps from him.

Two militant outfits accused the Government of India of giving "preferential treatment" to the ULFA-PTF and demanded that the laws should be equal for all, reports Assam Tribune. Highly placed official sources said that the NDFB-PTF recently sent a letter to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh alleging that same rules were not applied in case of all the militant outfits of the region. Sources said that another militant outfit Black Widow also echoed similar sentiments in a letter to the Government of India.

Two MULTA militants, identified as Robel Haque and Birhan Ali, were arrested by Security Forces from Katapur village in Dhubri District .

Four Muslim MULTA militants were arrested by Security Forces from Paglatek under Goalpara District. Two pistols, three grenades, two mobile handsets with SIMs and a motorbike were recovered from them.

A militant of NDFB-ATF, identified as B. Safre, was killed by SFs at Amlaiguri under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District. SFs recovered a Sweden-made 7.65 pistol along with three magazines and 12 rounds of ammunition.

NDFB-ATF 'vice-chairman' G. Rifikhang was sent to five-day Police custody by the Kamrup chief judicial magistrate`s court in Kokrajhar District.

Four Santhal Tiger Force militants, identified as Shew Hasda (25), Som Hembram, (22), Modu Hadsa (30) and Lokon Hadsa (35), were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Shantipur under Chirang District One US-made pistol, one magazine, 5 rounds of ammunition, a gun and two grenades were recovered from them.

Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram stated that Centre was unaware about Chetia's whereabouts and his application seeking asylum in the neighboring country. "I am not aware whether Chetia is in Bangladesh. We are not even aware where Chetia is at the moment," Chidambaram said, denying any knowledge about Chetia filing petition seeking political asylum in the country.

Two ULFA militants, identified as Abhoy Gogoi (25) and Akon Borgohain (25), sustained serious injuries in an encounter with SFs at Tamulibari Gaon in Dibrugarh District.

Four UNLF militants including a 'captain' of the outfit were arrested by the SFs in Guwahati. The arrestees were identified as SS Singh, Ming, 'captain' M Joy Singh and identity of fourth militant was not specified. Several laptops, two mobile handsets and documents were recovered from the house. The seized laptops provided information about the UNLF purchasing land in Guwahati for setting up a base in Assam, whereabouts of their leaders and some organizational inputs, the officials said.

SFs arrested an AANLA militant, identified as Hemakanta Dhandasi, from Farkating railway station in Golaghat District.

ULFA militant identified as Susen Tanti, alias Rajesh Tanti surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dibrugarh District. He handed over a magazine and a bullet during his surrender.

ULFA-ATF served a 'quit notice' to a private oil and gas company in Assam alleging that they were exploiting the State's natural resources against the local people's interest, reports Assam Tribune. "We are giving them the notice to stop all their operations in the State and leave within one and half months from June 3, said an ULFA statement on the quit notice to Shiv-Vani Oil and Gas Exploration Services Ltd.

NDFB-PTF asked the Centre to replace the bureaucrat interlocutor with a political representative from the Prime Minister's Office to ensure a political solution to the Bodo problem.

Security agencies refused to allow family of 'commander-in-chief' of ULFA-ATF, Paresh Baruah to India from Bangladesh.

A self-styled 'lieutenant corporal' of the ULFA, Gona Sarania (24), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Thalkuchi under Borbori Police Station in Baksa District One Ak-47 series rifle, one pistol, 30 live rounds of ammunition and 10 empty cartridges were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.

An army officer, Lt Manoj Misra, was injured in an encounter with a group of ULFA cadres near the Koilamati during a search operation against ULFA militants under Digboi Police Station in Upper Assam's Tinsukia District.

An arms factory suspected to be run by the militants of RVA was busted by (SFs) at Khamri under Dudhnoi Police Station of Goalpara District. SFs recovered three assault rifles resembling INSAS and two air guns from the factory along with various small and large-size instruments used in making arms. Two RVA militants were also arrested during this operation. The militants were identified as Akshay Rabha (37) and Duta Rabha (28).

Some militants loyal to Paresh Baruah may launch attacks in three upper Assam Districts. Sources in Security agencies said ULFA hawks are trying to sneak into Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasagar Districts from neighbouring Nagaland and Aruanchal Pradesh and may cause damage with the help of some other groups. "They are trying to sneak into Sivasagar, Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts from two neighbouring states which share borders with Myanmar. Inputs revealed that they may launch attacks in these Districts to make their presence felt," said a senior security officer.

The non-Dimasa tribal organizations of Dima Hasao District brought out a huge rally in Haflong, the headquarters of the southern Assam District, seeking bifurcation of the hill Distric. Hundreds of tribals joined the rally, which was organized by the NCHIPF. The programme was supported by some other sister organizations of the NCHIPF. They demand bifurcation of the district into Dima Hasao and North Cachar Hill Districts.

A 'second lieutenant' of PLA, identified as Joychandra Lairellakpam alias Abung alias Okendro, was arrested along with other six militants of the outfit in Guwahati.

Narendra Kiling, member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and a Congress youth leader, was shot dead by KPLT militants at his residence in Diphu District. The militants also took away three service rifles and around 70 rounds of ammo from the home-guards.

SFs arrested a MULTA militant, identified as Nehrul Islam, in Tinsukia District. SFs recovered a 303 pistol from him.

The NIA will be filing cases against the four ULFA militants and the seven PLA militants who were arrested from different parts of Guwahati recently.

UNLF chairman RK Meghen, urged all to shun culture of extortion and start earning their own livelihood instead of draining the public. Speaking to reporters after being produced before a special court by the NIA in Guwahati, the militant leader said that serving extortion notices and lobbing bombs, opening fire and threatening the public, in case the demand is not met is not a healthy trend for the future of the land and the people. On the announcement of the Chief Minister daring the militants to come forward and take part in the election process to see whether they enjoy the support of the people or not, Meghen said that the plebiscite model mooted by the UNLF is akin to what the Chief Minister said. The UNLF leader said, "We welcome the Chief Minister's challenge to see whether the public support the militants or not" and added that the UNLF will respect the mandate of the people in any forum held under the supervision of the United Nations. Deploying a large number of security forces and asking the people to come out and vote in an atmosphere of fear and intimidation can never be free or fair, said the UNLF Chairman.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the ULFA cadres would have to formally sign a ceasefire accord vowing suspension of operations, before the peace talks takes a concrete shape. "Everything would be done as per the norms and even though they have come over ground formal announcement of ceasefire from both the sides would be a necessity," Gogoi said, while replying to a question at a press conference. Gogoi also informed that the Ranjan Daimary-faction of the (NDFB) has expressed its willingness to meet him to discuss certain issues, to which he had obliged. "I will meet them within this month and ask them to submit a report to facilitate talks. Our stand is the same even with the BW). We welcome talks but those who resort to violence would be dealt with firmly," the Chief Minister added.

A ULFA militant, identified as Akon Sonowal, was shot dead during an encounter with the Police at Uvotajan village near Krishna tea estate under Digboi Police Station in Tinsukia District. The militant hailed from Mahadevpur Police Station area in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. Police recovered one 9mm pistol, four live rounds and empty rounds from the site of the encounter.

One NDFB militant, identified as Dwijen Narzary (30) of Bhandorguri in Chirang, was arrested from Alengmari of Amteka village under Amguri sub-Police Station of Chirang District. One hand-made bomb with two extortion letters recovered from Narzary.

Police recovered fake Indian currency notes valued at INR 1.5 lakh from Kamal Uddin Laskar (28), at Boalipar village of Hailakandi District.

June 13

SFs arrested one APA militant, identified as Siril Hasda (29), from Kadamguri village in Kokrajhar District. SFs recovered one 7.65 mm rifle and two rounds of live bullets.

ULFA-ATF threatened to target Indian citizens from various parts of the country residing in Assam if "killings of innocent indigenous people of Assam by SFs do not stop.

June 14

Security in Upper Assam was reviewed and beefed up following a threat by ULFA-ATF to non-Assamese people residing in the state.

June 15

SFs arrested a militant of NDFB-ATF, identified as Milan Brahma (24), from Bansijhara village under Bogribari Police Station of Kokrajhar District. SFs recovered a 9 mm pistol, one magzine and 6 rounds ammunition from him.

SFs arrested a NDFB-ATF militant identified as Khalilur Rahman (45) from Baniamari village under Gouripur Police Station of Dhubri District. SFs recovered one .303 single-shot pistol and two rounds of ammunition from him.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the next round of dialogue between the ULFA-PTF and Government of India is likely to be held in a couple of months' time after they write a formal letter to Government of India expressing their intention to sit for negotiation.

June 16

A militant of NDFB-ATF was killed by SFs at Number 3 Salaikhati village in the Biswanath Chariali Police Station in Sonitpur District. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be confirmed.

SFs busted an inter-State fake currency racket in Hailakandi District and arrested a person, identified as Kamal Uddin Laskar (28), in connection with the case on June 11.. SFs recovered fake notes worth INR 1.50 lakh from the possession of the arrested person.

The NDFB-P called a 48-hour railway and national highway bandh in the state on June 20 to press for an immediate grant of a state of Bodoland for Bodo people under Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi met Home Minister P Chidambaram to work out the modalities of talks with ULFA. The meeting, held at the North Block, was also joined by Joint Secretary (North-east), Shambhu Singh.

SFs rescued both the executives of (ABCIL), who were abducted on June 6 from the suspected Bru militants belonging to the UDLA in Hailkandi District.

Vice President of ULFA-ATF), Pradip Gogoi said that Arabinda Rajkhowa-led ULFA was ready to declare ceasefire with the Government for the sake of peace talks and Rajkhowa was having the power to take any decision on peace talks.

June 17

SFs recovered a powerful IED attached to a programmable timer device from the Guwahati-bound 5657 UP Kanchanjunga Express near Kamakhya station in Guwahati. The explosive weighing around 5 kilograms was set in a container found inside a bag. The bomb was fitted with three detonators and was aimed at triggering mass casualty as a huge number of passengers were aboard. APA claims responsibility of bomb.

Sevanand Murmu, the Kokrajhar area 'section commander' of the APA, informed the mediapersons that the bomb which was recovered from the Kanchanjunga train in Guwahati Station was planned by their organization to press for their demands of ST status and autonomous council, which were not given any importance by the Government.

June 19

Deputy 'commander-in-chief 'Raju Baruah of ULFA-ATF said that ULFA-ATF was set to declare ceasefire formally to pave the way for Peace Talks with the Centre. He said that that general council decided to declare ceasefire either by the end of this month or the first week of July. The ceasefire declaration by ULFA-ATF was expected soon after some formalities are completed. This will be followed by signing of the suspension of operation between the Government and ULFA-ATF. This may happen either in the third or fourth week of July. The ceasefire ground rules will be finalized at the same time, he said.

SFs arrested a militant, identified as Pranab Roy, of the the KLO, from Salakati Kamarpara in Kokrajhar District.

The surrendered militants of DHD who are staying in designated camps after surrendering arms have demanded immediate rehabilitation,

ULFA-PTF 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa sounded optimistic about the proposed peace talks with the Centre, and said that the talks would usher in peace and progress in the State, reports. Rajkhowa further said that hectic correspondence was going on to include the outfit's 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah in the dialogue. He expressed confidence that the Anti-Talk Faction would also join the peace process.

Central Government interlocutor P.C. Haldar and the (NDFB-P) discussed the peace process The meeting focused on the issue of a separate Bodoland, a key issue raised by the NDFB-P. Haldar assured the NDFB-P of a political solution to the Bodoland issue within the framework of the Indian Constitution, while the Bodo outfit insisted that the proposed Bodoland should include the tribal belts and blocks right from North Bank to Sadiya. An 11-member team of the NDFB-P, including outfit chairman Govinda Basumatary and secretary S Sanjaram, and a BNC member attended the meeting held at the Assam Police guesthouse, Kahilipara in Guwahati.

Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered from Bengenabari area under Sonari Police Station in Sivasagar The IEDs weighed 2 kilograms and were 15 cm in length. The IEDs were later defused by the SFs.

Three NDFB militants were shot dead by the SFs in an encounter that took place at Gosaigaon in Kokrajhar District .One of the militants was identified as Bipul Rabha. Some arms were also recovered from the encounter site. During the 2009 anti (ULFA) operations in Bangladesh, a seizure of more than 500 weapons was made.

Union Government is trying to pursue the ULFA-ATF led by Paresh Barua to sit for talks, reports. ULFA-ATF is reportedly based on the Taga area of Myanmar and has found itself in the middle of the fight between Kachin militants and Myanmar's Government forces. The NDFB-ATF militants have taken shelter in north Bengal area of West Bengal to escape the pressure from SFs in Assam. A highly placed source in Assam police told that Subraksha Brahma alias Sagrid, who was arrested at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad in Hyderabad recently, confessed that several hardcore militants of the outfit have taken shelter in north Bengal, especially in Jalpaiguri District. "According to him, most of their cadres are hiding in Jaigaon and Kumargram, among other areas, in Jalpaiguri district with the help of Communist Party of India-Maoist and activists of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation," the source said. Sagrid further revealed that NDFB-ATF leader B. Anthaialias Onthao is hiding in Nepal.

The suspension of operations with NDFB and DHD is likely to be extended beyond June 30th.

An IED was recovered from Teok Habigaon in the Sonari area in Sivasagar District. The IED weighed about 5 kilograms. The ULFA-ATF is suspected behind the incident. The IED was later diffused by the SFs.

SFs arrested two ULFA militants, identified as Bolen Moran and Birudh Gogoi (20), from Dhola in Tinsukia District. One AK 81 rifle, 30 rounds of live bullets, mobile phones and documents were recovered from their possession. One of the militant 'Birudh Gogoi' confessed to his involvement in the firing case at Bogribarigaon in Tinsukia District on June 6.

An extortion demand for INR 200,000 was served by a NDFB militant on Hafiz Basir Ahmed, MLA, Bilasipara West of Dhubri District on June 22.

Union Government has decided to extend the cease-fire with NDFB-PTF and DHD.

Two militants of NDFB-ATF were shot dead by the SFs at Bedlangmari village in Kokrajhar District. Two .9 mm pistols, four magazines, 14 live rounds, fired cases and a grenade were recovered from the encounter site.

Security has been stepped up in passenger trains and railway station across Assam due to the warning coming from intelligence agencies about plans to trigger off explosions on trains by the militants of NDFB-ATF and APA.

SFs have warned ULFA-PTF that they could come under attack from ULFA-ATF. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Eastern range), Anurag Tankha, told that there was information about the ULFA (ATF) trying to regroup in Mon District of Nagaland, bordering Sivasagar District and cadres of ULFA-PTF could be their main targets.

SFs recovered a powerful IED weighing five Kilogram in village Uttar Kuyanbeel on the busy road connecting Harisingha to Mangaldai via Kalaigaon in Udalguri District.

SFs vacated the Gohpur weekly market in Sonitpur District and searched for explosives. Sonitpur Superintendent of Police A.K. Tiwari said that we had information that NDFB militants could carry out explosions in crowded places and with the weekly market fitting the information, we carried out a thorough search there.

The Court of the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM), Kamrup, remanded Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi to judicial custody after investigators probing June 22 Dispur violence did not seek any further extension of Police remand, reports Assam Tribune. Gogoi, who was arrested and subsequently remanded to three days' Police custody on June 24, was reproduced before the Court of SDJM Ramen Baruah on June 26 - a day before the expiry of the remand period - purportedly to avert any law-and-order situation on June 27.

The Union Home Secretary GK Pillai said that there was marked improvement of the overall situation in the North East region and there was greater desire for peace not only among the common people but also among different militant groups of the region. He expressed the view that the Government would have to take advantage of the situation and efforts have already been launched in this direction. Pillai pointed out that the level of violence in the region has come down considerably, which is a positive sign. But at the same time, he admitted that extortions by militant groups remain a cause of concern.

Charges have been pressed against 11 new suspects including former State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar and JeI Chief Motiur Rahman Nizami in two cases filed in connection with the 10-truck arms haul in Chittagong on April 2, 2004, reports Daily Star. The investigation officer on June 26 stated that, the arms produced in Chinese factory Norinco were to be transported to India for Assamese separatist group ULFA.

Apart from Babar and Nizami, ULFA leader Paresh Barua, former Director General of National Security Intelligence (NSI) Brigadier General (retired) Abdur Rahim, the then Director of the DGFI Major General (retired) Rezzaqul Haider Chowdhury, who was later appointed as the DG of NSI, are on both the charge sheets.

The others are former NSI Director Wing Commander (retired) Shahab Uddin, ex-NSI Deputy Director Major (retired) Liakat Hossain, ex-NSI Field Officer Akbar Hossain Khan, former Additional Secretary of Industries Ministry Nurul Amin, ex-CUFL Managing Director Mohsin Talukder and former CUFL General Manager (administration) Enamul Hoque. All 11 new suspects except ULFA leader Paresh, and Nurul Amin are in prison, said the investigator.

UPDF rejected the bill of fifteenth amendment to the Constitution. They criticised the Government's move to keep 'Bismillah' in the Preamble and Islam as State Religion in the Constitution. Terming the bill controversial, the president of UPDF Prosit Khisha in a written statement said ethnic communities of Bangladesh will not accept the Bangalee nationality. They further said activities of AL are as same as BNP and JeI.

Blitz Comprehensive Tabloid Weekly reports that Hizbut Tawhid openly declares its publication named 'Dajjal' as "anti-Christ" and is spreading the content of this book, which is filled with hate speech against Christians, Jews and non-Muslims, via Facebook and other social networks. All such illegal activities are conducted from its headquarters in Dhaka. It also maintains close links with various Islamist militancy outfits including Taliban, LeT, Sipah-e-Sahaba, al-Qaeda etc. This group is funded by dubious Arab sources as well as some fanatic Muslims in the Muslim dominated nations in the world.

Founder of Hizbut Tawhid, Bayezid Khan Panni aka Selim Panni was a collaborator of Pakistani occupation forces during the war of independence of Bangladesh. It is even apprehended that, Hizbut Tawhid is a brainchild of ISI, as in most cases, Panni pronounced his support towards separatist groups as well as ISI-patronized Islamists in India. Hizbut Tawhid has also expanded its network in a number of Asian countries in the recent years.

Hizbut Tawhid also owns pages in Facebook including : Hezbut Tawheed, Dajjal and True Islam, Ayman Bin Moshi, This Islam Is Not Islam [Jihadist content], Dajjal The Judeo-Christian Civilization, Islam, Islam and Dajjal, Anti Dajjal, Dajjal Documentary, Awareness of Dajjal, Beware of Dajjal, Dajjal Representative etc.

From last November to June this year ULFA-ATF is said to have recruited about 100 youths from Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasgar Districts and 30 of them have re-entered. They have been involved in two encounters and also involved in extortion at Upper Assam, Changlang and Lohit Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

The NDFB-ATF on June 25 threatened to pull out of the unilateral suspension of operations if its cadres are further targeted by the Security Forces.

MULTA cadres, identified as Afijul Ali and Saidul Ali, were arrested by the SFs from Khabra Bazar under Agia Police Station of Goalpara District. One .12mm single shot revolver was recovered from them.

SFs arrested a senior militant leader of KCP, Gupendra Singh alias Brojen, from Bishnu Rabha Path of Basistha in Guwahati. SFs recovered a computer, 14 mobile phone SIM cards, seven mobile handsets, a pen drive, Indian and Bangladeshi currency and credit cards during the operation.

SFs arrested a UDLF-B militant, identified as Dasharam Tripura (28), from Katlicherra in Hailakandi District on an unspecified date.

The Assam Police have alerted Nagaland Police about the possible use of Mon District by the ULFA-ATF to carry out attack in Assam.

SFs arrested two militants of the NDFB-ATF, identified as Rabi Basumatary alias Rangabhija (30) and Udhyachal Daimary (23), at Sialmari under Salbari subdivision in Baksa District. 7.65 mm pistol, a magazine, a mobile set with a SIM card were recovered from the possession of the arrested persons.

SFs arrested two NDFB linkmen, Rafiqul Islam (38) and Noor Mohammad Ali (43) along with one pistol, two rounds of ammunition and INR 100,000 from Gerugaon-Hapachera village of Bongaigaon District.

MHA issued a statement with regard to the extension of ceasefire with the NDFB-P "It has been decided and mutually agreed to extend the suspension of operations agreement with the NDFB-P for a further period of six months up to December 31, 2011".

A Bangladesh court has issued an arrest warrant against Paresh Barua, 'chief' of the separatist ULFA in relation with Chittagong Arms haul case of April 2 2004.

SFs arrested one APA militant, Stefen Hembrum, along with a hand bomb, five detonators and explosives, from Dekiajuli Ekrajuli in Tamulpur subdivision of Baksa District.

SFs arrested two militants, Ananda Biswas and Chirimithu Malla, along with arms and explosives, including five AK-47 rifles from Naranarayan Setu in Goalpara District.

SFs also arrested one PLA cadre, identified as 'sergeant major' Loitongbam Sanotomba Singh alias Chinglensana, 30, from Shiv Colony Silchar Town.

Anti-talks faction of NDFB-ATF 'chairman' Ranjan Daimari terminated the unilateral cease-fire saying, "The government did not give any importance to our NDFB's six-month unilateral ceasefire. Several NDFB members were killed during the ceasefire period. We'll not extend our six-month ceasefire period." Suspected militants of ULFA-ATF killed a trader Shiwji Sahini (62), at No. 3 Shantipur under Chapakhowa Police station of Sadiya sub-division in Tinsukia District.

SFs arrested three militants Bikunash Narjary, Edit Khaklary (23) and B Basumatary (21) of anti-talks faction of NDFB-ATF from Gandhibasti area of Guwahati city.

Around 30 militants of NDFB-ATF under the leadership of B. Narzari has built up bases inside Kaki reserve forest in the border areas of Karbi Anglong and Nagaon Districts. NDFB-ATF is trying to procure arms from Dimapur (Nagaland) and also secure its hold in the eastern part of Karbi Anglong with the help of KPLT.

SFs killed 'corporal' Horen Sonowal alias Narendra and arrested Sijanto Moran of anti-talks faction of ULFA-ATF along with one AK-56 rifle, five live rounds, a Chinese grenade, three electronic detonators and INR 50,000 from Ratanpur under Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District.

SFs arrested Isha Reang (28) of Bru Liberation Army, previously known as Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) from Damcherra in Hailakandi District. Four militants of NSCN-IM Haokam Haokip (20), Bipul Basumatary (23), Pannagam Kamhoa (15), and Raja Basumatary (22) surrendered before the SFs at Lekhapani in Tinsukia District.

ULFA-ATF refuted the claim made by Ranjan Daimary of NDFB-ATF about the soft approach by the SFs towards ULFA.

With ULFA-ATF deadline to Shiv Vani Oil and Gas Services Pvt Ltd. to leave Assam ending on July 18, Security measures have been beefed up at all the projects sites of the company. The company has four oil rigs in collaboration with the ONGC in Sivasagar District and five in collaboration with OIL in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts. It has a project office in Duliajan in Dibrugarh District and a base office in Tinsukia.

Peace talks between ULFA and Central Government, Central Government appointed peace interlocutor P C Haldar said "I am positive on the peace talks," and stressed on peace as the backbone for development.

A new militant outfit, named DNRF, headed by 'chairman' Hasong Dimasa and 'finance secretary' Diamond Dimasa, has been formed in Dima Hasao District. DNRF 'publicity secretary' Black Dimasa said that the aim of the outfit is to "ensure safety and security of the Dimasa people living in the region and all-round development of Dima Hasao District."

Anti-talks faction of ULFA-ATF with instructions from senior ULFA-ATF leader Jibon Moran has started recruiting school dropouts. A source said, "The cash incentive, which is given right at the time of joining, ranges between INR 1,000 and INR 6,000. Moreover, the cadres are also promised monthly pay once they are trained and are fit for operations,"

The suspected RDX used in the 2008 Assam serial blasts by the NDFB were procured by NDFB operative Gajen Shah from the Army's firing range in Baksa District.

ULFA leader 'Major' Ranjan Chowdhury (48) and his alleged Bangladeshi accomplice Pradip Marak (58) were produced in a court in Kishoreganj District. Earlier on July 17, 2010, acting on a tip-off, a team of RAB-9 arrested both of them along with two pistols, four bullets, bomb making materials and four fresh bombs from in front of Abedin Hospital at Lakkipur area of Bhairab in the same District.

ULFA 'chief' Paresh Baruah's and his business associates' assets and investments in Bangladesh will be confiscated as asked by the Government.

An ULFA militant, identified as Palash Hazarika alias Pawan Hazarika, involved in extortion and also suspected to be the bodyguard of the leader of the ULFA-ATF Paresh Barua, surrendered before the SFs along with an AK-56 rifle and six grenades at Chetia Pathar in Chabua of Dibrugarh District.

Security Forces (SFs) arrested two NSCN-IM militants, identified as 'senior sergeant major' Thungialne Cherra (48) and 'senior sergeant major' Wangchol Emos (39), from Longmang area near Haflong in Dima Hasao District.

SFs arrested two NDFB militants, Hugrajuli unit 'area commander' Dilip Basumatari alias Dawkha and a woman cadre, Leena, along with a grenade each of Chinese and Indian made, a huge quantity of firearms, ammunition and magazines from Laodangi near Batasipur, in Sonitpur District.

SFs arrested NDFB linkman Haro Baglari (22) along with two mobile-phones, two I-pads, bags from Kokrajhar railway station in Kokrajhar District. The linkman is allegedly associated with NDFB's Dhubri 'section commander' Sagrit, who was arrested recently.

KPLT has slapped an extortion demand of INR 30 lakh on Rangajan, Dirring and Hatikhuli gardens and kidnapped Bogai Karmakar, worker of the Hatikhuli estate on July 7 in Golaghat District.

Bangladesh authorities have launched a manhunt to arrest Champion R. Sangma, the leader of the GNLA, an Indian militant leader, after Meghalaya (India) Police confirmed he has shifted base to Bangladesh.

SFs on July 8 arrested NDFB militant, identified as Gopal Das, along with one 2-mm pistol and INR 10,170 from Agia Bazaar in Goalpara District.

SFs arrested two NDFB linkmen, Sirajul Sikari and Nazmat Ali, along with two NDFB leaflets and fake currency notes of 500 denominations, from Sahebganj under Gouripur Police Station in Dhubri District.

SFs recovered two pistols, 20 detonators, 13 rounds of ammunition, TNT powder and one grenade from Sessabil Nepali gaon area under Tingkhong Police Station in Dibrugarh District.

IED weighing two kilograms, kept in a school bag, was recovered from a passenger bus on its way from Sonari town in Sivasagar District to Jorhat in the Teok area on National Highway 37 in Jorhat District.

SFs produced one ULFA militant, Gajen Konwar alias Samudra Nirmolia, before the Dibrugarh court. The militant claimed that he had surrendered himself at the Army camp at Chowkham in Arunachal Pradesh on July 2.

ULFA-ATF 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Barua has appointed Pranmoy Asom as the 'foreign secretary' of ULFA-ATF. ULFA-ATF publicity in-charge Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mailed statement said that the 'foreign secretary' will be responsible for strengthening ties with Far East and South Eastern countries sympathetic to the ULFA cause.

SFs on July 9 arrested a suspected ANLA militant, Krishna Gowala along with one .9mm pistol and two detonators from Bhagalpur in Sonitpur District.

documents and explosive material recovered by the Police from the GNLA transit camp in Nengmalgre forest, East Garo Hills District have revealed links between the GNLA and ULFA.

Three suspected militants, belonging to Naga community, shot dead Babul Rongmei (40), 'chairman' of Barak Valley Hill Tribes Development Council and injured his brother-in-law Babute Rongmei (22), at Sabajpur village in Cachar District. One of the militants was later killed by the villagers.

105 passengers were injured as an explosion took place at about 8:30 pm in the night of near Dhatkuchi located between the Rangia and Ghagrapar rail stations in west Assam leading to the derailment of the Guwahati-Puri Express.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has agreed to the role of BNC in facilitating talks between Government and NDFB-ATF, BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary, who led the BNC delegation, said, We want to play the role of a mediator, similar to that played by the SJA for bringing ULFA to the negotiating table.

He further said, During our meeting with Gogoi, we also discussed Daimary's release from jail to facilitate talks like the government has done with ULFA leaders for the sake of peace in the state.

'Chairman' of ULFA-ATF, Paresh Barua, condemned blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express at Bhatkuchi in Kamrup (Rural) District.

ULFA-ATF on July 10 has appointed Drishti Rajkhowa for fund collection from the Districts of Goalpara, Dhubri, Bongaigaon and Kokrajhar.

SFs recovered 39 detonators from the house of Nurul Huda Laskar and Nur Ahmed Laskar at Matijuri in Hailakandi District

NSCN-K took responsibility for the killing of Babul Rongmei, 'Chairman' Barak Valley Hill Tribes Development Council, at Sabadashpur in Cachar District.

SFs killed two KPLT militants, including 'Commander-in-chief 'Angpang Engti and his bodyguard Ading Rangpi, at Upper Deihori Rangpi Kro village in Karbi Anglong District. Another militant was injured. An AK-56 rifle, a .303 and a gun along with ammunition were recovered during the operation.

ULFA-PTF 'Chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa declared unilateral and indefinite cease-fire with the Government, reports Assam Tribune.

SFs arrested 16 militant belonging to Adivasi People's Army (APA) in relation to the derailment of the Down Guwahati-Puri Express at Bhatkuchi in Kamrup (Rural) District on July 10. Also, forensic tests of the samples collected from the site of the incident, revealed that militants used a mix of TNT and Tetrazine which is similar to the materials found in the IED recovered from Kanchenjunga Express on June 17.

Superintendent of Government Railway Police, K. K. Sharma, said, "Combing operations are on in the areas where there is presence of both Adivasi and Bodo population. An alert has already been sounded across the state and security arrangements for our railway tracks have been beefed up as we cannot rule out the possibility of more attacks in the run-up to Independence Day."

SFs arrested four top APA militants, identified as Mosey Hasda (29), Satish alias Karan Hembramb (22), Surendra alias Shivkumar Hembramb (28) and Absolam alias Mangal Hasda, at Grahampur village of Gossaigaon subdivision under Kokrajhar District.

SFs arrested two suspected APA militants Mathews Mardi (22) and Anthony Orang (50) from Darrangamela in Kamrup District, reports The Telegraph.

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram acknowledged the ceasefire announced by ULFA-PTF in Assam and said, "The Government of India welcomes the announcement made by the ULFA," adding that "The Government of India in consultation with the Government of Assam will facilitate an early start to the talks".

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi welcomed the ceasefire declared by ULFA-PTF and said that the State government would take all steps to carry forward the peace process.

Paresh Baruah 'chairman' of ULFA-ATF has said that he will not abide by the cease-fire declared by ULFA-PTF.

Two UKDA militants surrendered before SFs at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District. The militants have been identified as 'corporal' Thenhao Vaiphei alias Recky and 'Lieutenant' Paotin Mang Doungel alias Babu.

SFs recovered three detonators, 10 detonator caps, 3 gelatine sticks, 20 meters flexible wire, 1 demand note of NDFB and fake currency notes valued at INR 25,000 from the house of Nripen Rabha of Natun Howly in Baksa District.

SFs recovered explosive materials, including gun powder, liquid chemicals (suspected to be ammonium nitrate) and some wires, at Satmile in Guwahati.

A four-member team belonging to NDFB-PTF comprising 'general secretary' B. Swmkhwr, 'home secretary' M. Gerema, 'finance secretary' B. Detsung and 'organising secretary' B.K. Olongbar met the Governor and urged him to take necessary steps to break the stalemate in the talks for an early solution.

After the meeting, Swmkhwr told reporters, "The Bodo people have been fighting for a separate state for many years but it has not been fulfilled. We want a permanent solution to the Bodo problem that would address the issues and concerns of the community."

'Central publicity secretary' of the United ULFA-PTF 'Mithinga Daimary said that that the unilateral cease fire was not a personal decision of the ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa.

APA has sent feelers to the Government for giving up arms and holding talks.On July 13, chief minister Tarun Gogoi said, "I have been told that the Adivasi People's Army is now seeking peace talks with the Government."

Based on confession made by a Reang militant, SFs recovered a rocket launcher, its seven ammunition, two M-16 magazines, one G-3 magazine and country-made firearms from Sohanpunji in Karimganj District.

SFs arrested two militants identified as 'Thokchom Inaocha Meitei alias Abung alias Rahul, 'commander of Imphal east' and Irungbam Bandana Chanu of KCP-MTF from Jalukbari in Guwahati. SFs recovered a pen drive, two driving licenses, INR 6000, three mobile handsets, five SIM cards, school certificates, SBI pass book and two debit cards.

SFs recovered and neutralised two IEDs, weighing between 10 and 12 kilogrammes each, suspected to be planted by ULFA-ATF, at Medalajan area of Sivasagar District.

NDFB- PTF welcomed the decision of the ABSU to stage an agitation demanding a separate state of Bodoland.

NDFB-PTF has called for 12-hour Baksa District bandh (General shut down) call on July 16 in protest against the killing of B Hiala, the 'area commander' of Tamulpur unit in Nalbari District.

Peace talks with ULFA-PTF are going to start from August 2011. Centre's interlocutor for peace talks in Assam P C Haldar said on July 15, "The peace process entered a new stage after Ulfa announced a unilateral ceasefire (on Tuesday).

SFs found a grenade on a Guwahati-bound passenger bus in the Amingaon area of Guwahati.

SFs neutralised a militant hideout of United Liberation Army of Bruland, the breakaway faction of BNLF, along Karimganj-Mizoram at Muithuluma village in Karimganj District.

SFs arrested three APA militants directly involved in Bhatkuchi blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express on July 10. Silvister Tirki alias Rajiv alias Silva Orang, 'vice-president' of APA was arrested at village Uttarpar near Baganpara in Baksa District, while the other two APA militants, Stephen Murmu and Sagar Lakra, were arrested at Angarkata near Kumari Kata in Baksa District.

Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) has called for a 12 hour bandh (General Strike) on July 18 (today) seeking release of its leader, Mohet Hojai' former chief executive member of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council.

Silvister Tirki alias Rajiv alias Silva Orang revealed that the explosives used in the blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express were procured from the heavy artillery shooting range of the Army at Tamulpur in Baksa District and coal mines in Meghalaya.

40 ULFA-ATF militants, trained by KIA, are trying to enter the State before Independence Day by crossing the Patkai hills from Lohit and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

Army has ruled out the possibility for the militants to procure explosives from its firing ranges.

The dead body of a Bengali businessman, Subrata Dey (25), abducted by BW militants in May 2008 from Bisakisong, 10 kilometres from the Maibong sub-division headquarters, was recovered from Bisakisong Village in Dima Hasao District.

Suspected ULFA-ATF militants on July 19 ambushed Assam Rifles personnel escorting a school bus at Bailung Gaon near Kenduguri in Simaluguri area of Sivasagar District.

SFs arrested a NDFB linkman, Abul Kalam from Rajapara of Kokrajhar District. A handmade single shot AK-47 rifle, ammunition, NDFB leaflets and extortion notes were recovered from the possession of the arrested linkman.

ULFA-ATF has started using members of Manipuri militant outfits, PLA to indulge in acts of violence in Assam, particularly in the upper Assam Districts and might plan to indulge in major acts of violence in the run up to the Independence Day celebrations.

ULFA-PTF has started work for the first designated camp at Baniakuchi in Tihu in Nalbari District and nine more camps of similar nature will be constructed. In this regard ULFA-PTF 'foreign secretary' Sashadhar Choudhury said "These camps will be christened 'Assam Naba Nirman' and all our cadres will stay here".

Security Forces arrested a militant of the NDFB-ATF at Itakhola under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District. The arrested militant was identified as Siring Basumatary.

Suspected Naga militants abducted a businessman Bitu Hazarika from the Merapani area of Golaghat District and demanded INR five hundred thousand from his family to free him.

BW "chief" Jewel Garlosa and "commander-in-chief" Niranjan Hojai are likely to be released on bail for starting peace talks with Government as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special public prosecutor on July 20 submitted a "no-objection certificate" from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Home department for the duo.

Two-day anti-terrorism Peace Convention, held under the aegis of "The Terror Victim's Family Forum of Assam", an umbrella organization of victims of militancy, attended by 500 'victims' families at the Sivasagar Natya Mandir in Sivasagar District.

SFs arrested a militant of the NDFB-ATF, identified as Rahul Khaklari, along with a pistol and ammunition, at Ambagaon area of Udalguri District.

A special court in Guwahati rejected a bail petition of BW 'chairman' Jewel Gorlosa and 'Commander-in-chief' Niranjan Hojai in connection with a case of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered against them to probe alleged siphoning of development funds of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council.

SFs arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (ANLA) militants, Thiofeel Kurmi and Mariush Tigga, from Daflagarh in Sonitpur District. Two .9mm pistols and live ammunition were recovered from them.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that Assam ministers are on militant hit list and also confirmed the reported merger of ULFA-ATF, PLA, and other North-Eastern militant groups in Myanmar.

Security agencies have learnt that the two groups of ULFA-ATF-PLA militants have entered Sivasagar and Tinsukia Districts through Mon District of Nagaland to carry out attack on oil installations (particularly pipelines), railway oil tankers and Security Forces (SFs).

Union Government has decided to hold direct peace talks with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the first round of the proposed dialogue would be held at the secretary level.

The Chief Minister said his Government was also pursuing peace talks with the Black Widow (BW). Gogoi also said the Government would soon start the peace process with the Adivasi People's Army (APA), which declared a unilateral ceasefire recently.

SFs arrested a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, Karwin Marak, from Bolmeadang in Dhubri District.

SFs found fake United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) letterheads in a passenger bus at Baihata Chariali in Kamrup District.

A group of KPLT militants assaulted a woman labourer of the tea estate at Hatikhuli tea estate, located near Kaziranga National Park.

Four NDFB militants and an NSCN-K cadre were arrested by the Assam Rifles from the Namtola area along the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar District.

ULFA-ATF is eyeing to strike Sivasagar, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, and Golaghat Districts in the upper Assam ahead of the Independence Day.

Preliminary interrogation of the five militants arrested by SFs on July 23 revealed that various North-East militant outfits have joined hands to carry on subversive activities in Assam and other states in the region.

Four militants of anti-talks faction of NDFB-ATF during the interrogation revealed that NDFB-ATF has set up camps in the Hakha area of Chin province in western Myanmar since September 2009 and at present 93 militants are undergoing training at the camp.

SFs arrested suspected ULFA-ATF militant Suren Mura alias Khagra (40) along with three of his relatives Sanjay Karmakar (35), Ajoay Karmakar (19), and Ajoy Mura (28) from Samdung Tea Estate under Panikhowa Division in Tinsukia District. SFs recovered a Chinese AK 81 with 116 rounds of bullets during the process.

A senior Pro ULFA-PTF leader, saying that ULFA-PTF has not included the demand for a sovereign Assam in its charter of demands prepared for next month's first direct negotiations between ULFA-PTF and the Government.

SFs arrested one militant 'lance corporal' Naikhu Dimasa alias Putul belonging to DHD in Ainacherra under Joypur Police Station of Cachar District.

NIA court postponed the bail petition hearing on the second case pending against BW 'chief' Jewel Garlosa and 'commander-in-chief' Niranjan Hojai.

SFs arrested 'Publicity Secretary' of ULFA -ATF Rittik Hazarika alias `Lieutenant' Arun Udoy Dehotia, at Gingia of Biswanath subdivision in Sonitpur District.

NDFB-ATF declared unilateral indefinite ceasefire with effect from August 1.

NDFB-PTF called a 24-hour Assam bandh (General Strike) on July 28 and a 48-hour National Highway and Railway bandh on August 1 in demand for the creation of a separate state of Bodoland.

SFs arrested a militant of NDFB-ATF, identified as Genda Basumatary alias B. Sudev, from Ratanpur area under Tangla Police Station in Udalguri District.

SFs arrested ULAB militant, identified as Pxalgol Bru (19) Baldabaldi, in Hailakandi District.

ULFA-ATF militants exploded a grenade on July 27 (ULFA Martyrs' Day) near DDR College at Chabua in Dibrugarh District. Police said four shops were partially damaged while no one was injured in the attack.

A powerful bomb was defused by the Police at a bus station in Dhubri Town.

ULFA-PTF observed 'Martyrs' Day' at their designated camp at Kakopathar in Tinsukia District.

ULFA-PTF 'finance secretary' Chitrabon Hazarika said, "The charter of demands is almost ready and it will be finalized within a couple of days." He further said, "We will submit the charter of demands to the Centre soon."

SFs on recovered two 7.62mm SLR rifles with 14 rounds of live ammunition and two magazines from thick undergrowth along the banks of the Dhansiri in Majuli in Udalguri District, at the State's tri-junction with Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan.

SFs Arrested one ULFA militant, Lachit Khanikar, and a linkman in Tinsukia District. One Pistol and two Chinese grenades were seized from them.

Arrested 'Publicity Secretary' ULFA-ATF Rittik Hazarika alias `Lieutenant' Arun Udoy Dehotia informed interrogators that Paresh Baruah was holed up in Myanmar's Kachin State and he was part of a ULFA mobile camp in Nagaland's Mon District which has around 6 to 7 cadres under senior Nayan Medhi.

30-member peace committee comprising the tea community, Karbi villagers and officials of Golaghat and Karbi Anglong administrations has been constituted and security beefed up to defuse ethnic tension and thwart KPLT militant attacks along the Golaghat-Karbi Anglong boundary in Assam.

Arabinda Rajkhowa 'chairman' ULFA-PTF said, "A majority of the people of the state have formed an opinion that Assam's existence can be protected only within a sovereign country of Assam."

Suspected ULFA militants abducted Bhagawati Prasad Sarma and Bijoy Sarma near Tarani reserve forest under Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District.Bijoy Sarma was, however, released later on the same day.

Unidentified militants abducted 'supervisors' of Diphu-based Macro Construction Company Hari Barman and Montu Barman in Golaghat District.

SFs recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition and extortion notes from a forest area under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong District.

In two separate incidents at Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District, suspected militants hurled two handmade bombs at the central range office under Kachugaon forest department but the bombs did not explode. Another bomb was found at Padmabil.

Also, on July 28 unidentified youths shot and seriously injured Anen Narzary (28) at Baganshali area under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District.

SFs arrested two NDFB militants, Sarjing Narzary and Kalaram Mushahary from Koilamoila Agrong area under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District. One pistol, one grenade, 10 live ammunition and 3 NDFB demand notes were recovered from them.

SFs arrested two MULTA militants from Rangamati area of Dhubri District. One pistol with ammunition and INR 30,800 was recovered.

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is likely to formally seek extradition of ULFA 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia who has completed his jail term in Bangladesh.

A ULFA militant, Tapan Borkakati (32), was arrested in a joint operation by Police and the Army from Sakadol village under Mushalpur Police Station in Baksa District. Police said he was involved in extortion in the area.

Bangladesh is looking for ULFA leader Paresh Barua and wants to arrest him in connection with the 2004 Chittagong arms haul.

NIA court in Guwahati rejected the bail petition of jailed BW 'chairman' Jewel Garlosa and 'commander-in-chief Niranjan Hojai, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of money from the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council in 2009.

ABSU 'president' Pramod Boro, said about 300 people were killed due to violence in Bodoland in the past five years while addressing a gathering at Jwhwlao Swmbla Fwthar of Goybari in Chirang District on the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of former president of the students' organization Swmbla Basumatary, who was killed by suspected NDFB militants on July 30 in 1996. The day is observed as the "Anti-Terrorism Day" by the student union on July 30 every year.

SFs on July 31 recovered and defused three powerful IEDs from the busy Vehbari area in Assam's Kamrup (Rural) District. One Mustafa Ali has been detained in this connection.

Karbi militants released the two employees of a construction company, Hari Barman and Montu Barman who were abducted on July 27 from Hatipahar in Golaghat District.

'Central delegates' meet of the ULFA-PTF presided over by 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa was held at the designated camp of the outfit's 709 battalion at Moiradanga village in Nalbari District. In the meet, ULFA-PTF, decided to send a delegation by August 10 to the Central Government for the talks and also approved of the charter of demands prepared by the SJA as well as those approved by its central executive.

Suspected NDFB-PTF militants damaged portions of railway tracks resulting in the derailment of 11 wagons of a Guwahati-bound goods train in between Kokrajhar and Fakiragram in Kokrajhar District. The incident occurred during the 48-hour rail-cum-road bandh (General strike) beginning from 5 am on August 1 called by NDFB-PTF seeking the Centre's discussion with the outfit for the creation of Bodoland.

BTC 'chief' Hagrama Mohilary termed the incident as most unfortunate and said "There are better ways of pressing an outfit's demands before any government".

NDFB-PTF appealed to tribal Members of Parliament (MPs) to raise the separate Bodoland issue in the ongoing parliament session. NDFB -PTF 'information and publicity secretary', S Sanjarang, said" We earnestly appeal for your (tribal MPs) support on our issue and intervention to help us by raising the demand for creating Boroland [Bodoland] state as per the provision of Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution in this monsoon session of the Parliament". He further said that "The peace process may break down at any moment unless the Centre takes a pragmatic and sympathetic approach to solve the "vexed Bodoland" issue. Due to lack of political will on the part of the government of India in conceding the legitimate demand, the dialogue is going on at a snail's pace".

SFs recovered and defused an IED weighing 8 kilograms from a Nazira bound passenger bus at Maibela in Sivasagar District.

Extortion activity of ULFA-ATF has increased in recent times at Moran under Dibrugarh District and Mahmora in Sivasagar District. ULFA-ATF has slapped huge extortion notes demanding amounts between INR 100000 to INR 7million, to tea garden owners, businessmen, Oil India Limited (OIL) employees and even to some teachers allegedly signed by 'lieutenant' B Das and 'lieutenant' Jitu Bora of ULFA-ATF.

Special Metropolitan Tribunal-1 in Chittagong, rejected bail to six people, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) chief Motiur Rahman Nizami, in two cases relating to smuggling of 10-truck arms in Chittagong. The haul, largest ever in Bangladesh, was reportedly destined for rebels of Indian separatist group ULFA. The court fixed August 8 as the next date for hearing in the two cases.

The Tribunal also asked the authorities to submit reports on the arrest warrant for two newly charge-sheeted accused--ULFA leader Paresh Barua and former Additional Secretary of Industries Ministry Nurul Amin--both of whom are absconding.

India has requested Bangladesh to hand over "as early as possible" banned ULFA's 'general secretary' Anup Chetia. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram stated that, "Anup Chetia is in jail. There is a case against him so it's tied up with what the court will do. But we have made a request that Anup Chetia should be handed over to India as early as possible." Chidambaram also complimented the Bangladeshi leadership for extending "splendid" cooperation in apprehending insurgent commanders.

NDFB-PTF led by 'chairman', B Sunthagra and 'publicity secretary', S Sanjarang and accompanied by BJP Lok Sabha MP Ramen Deka met Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha), Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi, to urge her to prevail upon the Centre to expedite the peace process. The delegation is also planning to meet Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram.

SFs arrested a suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Monoranjan Boro, from Godajuli village under Dhekiajuli Police Station in Sonitpur District.

SFs arrested NDFB militant Nageswar Basumatary alias B. Nizwm alias Akheb from Chaitanpur under Salbari Police Station in Baksa District.

DNDF laid down arms in a surrender ceremony jointly organised by Dima Hasao District Police and the Indian Army at Haflong in Dima Hasao District. Of the 27 members of the outfit, only 19 participated in today's ceremony, while the remaining eight had allegedly gone out of the District to chalk out a post-surrender "strategy". The surrendered cadres included 'chairman' Layung Dimasa and 'commander-in-chief' Camera Dimasa. The team laid down 17 different types of arms and ammunition, including AK-series rifles, 1,400 live ammunition and 11 grenades.

A delegation ULFA headed by 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, and comprising of 'vice chairman' Pradeep Gogoi, 'foreign secretary' Sasha Choudhury, 'finance secretary' Chitraban Hazarika, 'cultural secretary' Pranati Deka, 'deputy commander in chief' Raju Baruah and 'publicity secretary' Mithinga Daimary will go to New Delhi on August 4 to submit a charter of demands to the Government of India to pave the way for formal talks with the Government.

Centre has opened back channel communication with the NDFB-ATF and is in the process of fixing the pre-condition for starting dialogue.

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram held Assam Government responsible for the delay in implementing Clause Eight of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with BLT signed in 2003, which refers to conferring ST status to Bodo-Kacharis living in Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) Districts. He further said at least 846 BLT cadres have been recruited in the Central Police Forces and approval for appointment of 400 ex-BLT cadres as SPOs has been given to the Assam Government.

SFs arrested four suspected militants of NSCN-IM from Khatkhati area in Assam's Karbi Anglong District. A .9-mm pistol was seized from them.

SFs on August 3 arrested one ULFA militant, identified as Manuranjan Pegu, at Jengraimukh in Majuli Sub-Division of Jorhat District.

AAGSU, apex body of Gorkha youths and students of Assam, on August 4 urged the Pro-Talks leaders of ULFA to negotiate the best in lieu of sovereignty and wished them best of luck.

AAGSU blocked the busy Sonari -Mon road at Namtola in Sivasagar District for about three hours asking Assam Government to take steps to tighten security in the inter-state boundary areas so that illegal activities of the militant outfits could be controlled.

SFs arrested a MULTA militant, identified as Fulchand Ali (32) hailing from Goalpara District.

One ULFA militant, identified as Jayanta Roy alias Sudhir (28), was arrested by SFs from Dhubri District. one .303 pistol, 3 round live ammunition, one mobile hand set, two mobile SIMs and two extortion notes was recovered from him.

ULFA-PTF sought amendment in the Constitution of India for finding "meaningful" ways to protect the rights and identity of indigenous people of Assam dropping its earlier demand of Sovereign. In the 'charter of demands' submitted to the Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Arabinda Rajkhowa, the Chairman of ULFA-PTF, said that "We demand Constitutional and political arrangements and reforms, including protection of the identity and material resources of indigenous population of Assam". On the issue of Paresh Baruah's (ULFA-ATF) opposition to any dialogue with the Government if 'sovereignty' issue is not on the table, ULFA-PTF 'Foreign Secretary' Shashadhar Choudhury said, "Baruah himself is yet to make any comment about the peace process. We hope that one day he will join in the talks," he said adding that of late there has been no contact with Baruah and he is "probably" living in Myanmar now. On the fate of 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia, who has been in detention in Bangladesh since 1997, Shashadhar Choudhury said, "the government of India officials told us that Chetia will be in India in soon, may be in weeks."

Suspected Dimasa militants on August 6 shot dead a businessman, identified as Majibur Rahman in Maibong of Dima Hasao District.

SFs dug out bodies of three Khelma villagers, Pielsuomlal Khelma, Jemchunlien Khelma and Zeichunglien Khelma from Lunding Khelmabasti in Dima Hasao District. They were kidnapped and killed by a team of BW militants in 2007 after they refused to pay annual 'tax' to the militant group.

In a meeting held among representatives of the Upper Assam Chamber of Commerce, tea industry and the Police in Jorhat, Police warned the tea and business communities not to concede to extortion demands and to inform the Police immediately if any demands were made.

NCHIPF, an umbrella organization of Bietes, Hrangkhawls, Hmars, Kukis, Karbis, Vaipheis, Zeme Nagas, Jaintias, Khelmas and other non-Dimasa ethnic groups has called for a Dima Hasao bandh (General Strike) from 1 am on August 8 to 5 am on August 12 seeking bifurcation of the District. NCHIPF has announced that train services would also be under the bandh purview.

SFs arrested four ULFA linkmen from Sualkuchi in Kamrup District who were attempting to collect INR 500,000 as extortion money from a businessman. The arrested persons were identified as Maniran Kalita, Barun Das, Banjit Das and Jakir Hussain. An extortion demand note was also recovered from their possession.

ULFA-PTF 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa said that Pakistani fundamentalists had lent support to the group in the past.

The Chittagong Court on August 8 fixed September 7 for submitting report on execution of arrest warrant against ULFA leader Paresh Baruah, absconding accused in the Chittagong 10 Truck Arms case. Public Prosecutor Kamal Uddin Ahmad said that the Court order to arrest Paresh Baruah was sent to the Foreign Ministry to forward it to the separatist leader's village home at Dibrugarh in Indian state of Assam.

During the last two decades ULFA received help from ISI and Bangladeshi agencies. ULFA 'Foreign Secretary' Sashadhar Choudhury, who joined ULFA in 1985, said, "Pakistan's ISI trained ULFA.

GOC of Tezpur based 4 Corps, 'Lieutenant General' Shakti Gurung, expressed hope that ULFA commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah would come to the mainstream very soon.

ULFA Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa denied there was a split in the group and also claimed that 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah too wanted a solution to the conflict.

100-hour Dima Hasao bandh (general shut down) called by NCHIPF which began at 1 am on August 8, crippled normal life in Haflong, Mahur, Harangajao and Ditekcherra of Assam's Dima Hasao District.

SFs on August 10 recovered two powerful IEDs weighing nearly three kilograms each, one .9 mm pistol, one 7.48 U.S.-made pistol and seven live cartridges from a bus at Alamganj on NH 31 under Dhubri police station area in Dhubri District.

ULFA linkman was arrested at Bhadoi Panchali under Duliajan Police Station in Dibrugarh District.

Security arrangements in Karbi Anglong has been beefed up following the 60-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (General shut down) called by the KPLT from August 13.

Commenting upon ULFA-PTF' chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa's reported statement that the ULFA procured weapons and also had taken the help of the Pakistani Government as well as ISI, ULFA-ATF 'chairman' Paresh Baruah said, "This allegation is completely baseless and such reports have been made with a purpose."

On the controversy over 'Publicity Secretary' of ULFA-ATF' 'Lieutenant' Arunudoy Dohutia issuing press statements on behalf of the ULFA, Baruah said, "There is no cause for debate on the existence of the convener of the ULFA central publicity wing. Whatever statement he issues is the present status of the ULFA."

In a joint operation, State Police and CRPF shot dead an unidentified militant of KPLT during an encounter at Kuli gaon under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong District.

Security Forces (SFs) recovered an IED weighing five kilograms from a Golaghat-bound bus at Lepetkata in Dibrugarh District.

Another IED weighing around four kilograms was recovered along with other explosive materials, along the Assam-North Bengal border at Boxirhat in Dhubri District. A person named Ali Akbar Mia and Akbar Ali and his wife Rufik Bibi have been arrested in this connection.

SFs arrested one militant belonging to KCP-Noyon identified as S Johny Singha (19) near Banskandi under Lakhipur Police Station in Cachar District.

IMBDF claimed responsibility of the arms and explosives that were recovered by the SFs from a bus at Alomganj in Dhubri district on August 10.

Upper Assam Chamber of Commerce has appealed to its members to immediately inform Police if extortion threats were received from ULFA or any other militant outfit.

SFs arrested an ULFA cadre, Lachit Das from Jorhat Town. Confession from the arrested militant led to the arrest of another ULFA militant identified as Arup Konwar from Sonari in Sivasagar District. Police recovered a China-made bottle grenade from him.

A former ULFA militant, Subhas Barman, was killed on August 12 by suspected KLO militants at Kherbari under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District.

SFs recovered a powerful IED weighing almost 5 kilograms from a suspected NDFB-ATF militant Kumud Gwayari (25) at Pancharatna railway station in Goalpara District.

In another incident a powerful IED weighing around three kilograms was recovered from the house of Dhula Ram Rabha (42) at Hatimura village under Dudhnoi Police Station in Goalpara District.

SFs arrested a NDFB militant Upen Goyary from Khagrabari in Salbari Sub-Division of Baksa District.

BW 'Chairman' Jewel Gorlosa and 'Commander-in-chief' Niranjan Hojai were granted a four-month interim bail by Gauhati High Court.

A truck driver, Nandu Mathu, was killed and 11 others, including six AJYCP activists, were injured when suspected KPLT militants opened fire on vehicles on National Highway 37 at Panbari near Kaziranga National Park. Four trucks and a Bolero were also damaged in the heavy firing.

Three militants belonging to the Manipur-based militant outfit, KCP-Noyon, including its "finance secretary" Athoubam Sunil Langamba, were arrested by SFs from the Bhetapara area of Guwahati.

BSF personnel arrested Abdul Sabur Ali (32), of Chiminag in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya, from Singhimari in Dhubri District with two IEDs each weighing 500gm while he was going to Phulbari from Singhimari.

SFs arrested two NSCN-K militants, from Sarupathar area under Sungajan Police Station in Golaghat District. SFs found a pistol, some ammunition and extortion notes.

SFs arrested and recovered 24 detonators from Abdul Molatif at Gaurangtari village in Dhubri District.

Central Government is trying to open a channel of communication with ULFA-ATF 'Chairman' Paresh Baruah with the help of his friends of non-militant background in order to persuade him to join the ongoing peace process between the government and the Pro-talks faction of ULFA.

Suspected militants of the ULFA-ATF blew up a railway track in Darrangiri near Goalpara Town. The blast damaged a 10m stretch of the broad gauge track.

KPLT militants attacked the Ceasefire- designated Camp of KLNLF in Karbi Anglong District. KPLT claimed to have killed several KLNLF militants in the gunfight that lasted at least two hours. Police are yet to verify the claim.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called upon Paresh Barua, 'Chairman' of the ULFA-ATF, to join the ongoing peace process.

Four persons injured in Mushalpur of Baksa District when supporters of Hagrama Mohilary, Chairman of BTC as well as President of BPF clashed with BPF MLA from Chapaguri, and Ex-Military Secretary of BLT Hitesh Basumatary.

Ranjan Daimary, the 'chairman' of Anti-Talks Faction of NDFB-ATF said, "The ceasefire, which we announced unilaterally, is going in the right direction".

UDPF has called a 48-hour Assam bandh (general shut down) beginning 5 am on August 17, to press for their demand of a separate Bodoland and expedite the peace talks with the NDFB.

Central Government has stepped up efforts to complete the demarcation of the disputed Indo-Bangla border in Karimganj and Dhubri Districts before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visit to Dhaka early next month.

Suspected Naga militants set ablaze a house at Upper Merapani along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat District. The Naga militants also forced about 100 Assamese families to vacate their residential land on the foothills along the border and occupied the area.

A senior Home Department official said Assam Police is preparing to form a battalion in Assam Police with recruits from the surrendered cadres of DHD and BW. "We have to absorb them for rehabilitation and settlement. The selection process to recruit 235 men is on, after which they will be sent for training".

ULFA-PTF wants its 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia, who is in a Bangladesh jail, to be part of the delegation when the group starts the first round of discussion with the Government of India, on the charter of demands which it submitted on August 5.

Hiranya Saikia, former member of PCG, who took the initiative for bringing the ULFA to the negotiation table in 2005 said that the people of Assam wanted dialogue with all the members of the ULFA and not only with one faction of the outfit.

The peace process with KLNLF has hit a roadblock after the outfit rejected the Central Government proposal for more autonomy instead of its demand for a separate State.

SFs on August 19 killed seven suspected UDLA militants and arrested one militant at Gutguti Pathargenai jungle under Ratabari Police Station in Karimganj District, bordering Mizoram.

Two alleged NDFB militants, identified as B Thoksa (20) and Naga Basumatary, were arrested at Jalkhamgpar, a forest area between Naokata and Suklai, in Nalbari District.

SFs arrested three suspects, identified as Mohammad Jalsa SK, Bipul Tarapdar and Mohammad Shah Alam SK, after they were picked up from Seven Mile area under Jalukbari Police Station of Guwahati city. SFs recovered seven SIM cards, Indian map and some ATM cards from them.

Senior Superintendent of Police (City) Deepak Choudhury said that the trio had been arrested on suspicion of having links with an international smuggling group.

A senior Army official said that the seven militants killed in an Army operation at Lalgenai Gutguti village in Karimganj District on August 19 belonged to the Tripura based- ULAB. The Army also handed over Madai Reang, the ULAB militant arrested during the operation, to Assam Police. Madai, during interrogation, told Police that he and his comrades had received training in Myanmar.

Suspected Naga militants abducted a 12-year-old boy named, Ankur Hazarika, from Jorhatiagaon under Borpathar Police Station of Golaghat District and later demanded INR 800,000 from his family.

ULFA-ATF has recently procured at least 400 weapons, including AK- series rifles, M-20 pistols, remote controlled improvised explosive devices. It also reports that the ULFA-ATF has managed to get the weapons without payment of any money and it is suspected that the militant outfit received the weapons from China.

SFs arrested three militants of KCP in Guwahati. SFs seized several fake documents, computers, SIM cards, mobile phones, driving license and INR 45,000 in cash from them.

Three ULFA linkmen were arrested from Sonitpur and North Lakhimpur Districts, when they were transferring INR 415,000 meant for wife of ULFA leader Jeevan Moran. Uddipan Chetia alias Prakash Chetia and Pabitra Phukan were arrested by Biswanath Police in Sonitpur District, while Madhu Satula was arrested from Narayanpur in North Lakhimpur District.

All Assam Surrendered ULFA Samittee 'president' Rajkumar Duarah addressing a press conference in Guwahati said, "In the name of peace talks, the government has divided the ULFA into two factions - one led by Paresh Baruah and the other by Arabinda Rajkhowa. We are against this division". He further said, "We do not agree with the charter of demands submitted recently by the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led faction to the Centre."

Centre may have opened dialogue with some militant outfits, but according to an estimate of the Union Home Ministry, there are 79 militant groups including splinter factions, which are active across six North Eastern States.

A detailed list of the militant outfits furnished by Minister of State for Home Affairs M Ramachandran in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) reveals that Manipur has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of 50 active militant outfits in the region including 22 valley-based and 27 hill-based outfits. One militant outfit, KCP has 12 factions, while KNF has four factions.

While Assam has five active militant outfits including ULFA, NDFB, BW, UPDS KLO, neighbouring Meghalaya has overtaken the State and now boasts of nine militant outfits. In neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, apart from the two factions of NSCN, NSCN-Isak-Muivah and NSCN-Khaplang, another militant outfit, National Liberation Front of Arunachal has reared its head in the State.

Another interesting revelation is that barring Sikkim, rest of all the North Eastern States are now affected by militancy. Mizoram, which was given a peace bonus by the Planning Commission last year, now has three militant groups including HPC D, HNLF and KLO. Nagaland and Tripura have six and three militant outfits respectively.

The Minister said that there have been inputs suggesting liaison of top leaders of some of the militant groups in the North-east with the neighbouring countries like China and Myanmar.

NDFB-PTF extended support to UDPF call for a 48-hour National Highway and Railway Blockade on August 26 and 27 for an early solution to the Bodoland state demand and expedite political dialogue with NDFB-PTF.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullapally Ramachandran saying that details of action initiated by the Government of Bangladesh for handing over Anup Chetia are not available. Hence no time frame can be indicated in this regard. He added that the matter is being pursued with the Government of Bangladesh.

'chairman' Jewel Garlosa and 'commander-in-chief' Niranjan Hojai of Black Widow (BW) joined their cadres at Sarakaribagan designated camp in Haflong of Dima Hasao District after they were granted bail by Gauhati High Court on August 12.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying that a formal ceasefire agreement will be signed with ULFA by September 2011.

On the issue of extradition of ULFA 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia from Bangladesh, Tarun Gogoi said that the Central Government has taken up the matter with Bangladesh.

DGAR Lieutenant General Rameswar Roy said that insurgency in North-Eastern India is on decline due to domination of SFs, split amongst militant groups, disenchantment of the people and growing economic activities but extortion remains a point of concern.

SFs arrested a top KPLT militant, identified as Amar Rongpi, from Diphu in Karbi Anglong District. INR 25,000 was recovered from his possession.

SFs arrested a top militant belonging to the ULFA-ATF, identified as Tumoni Chetia (21), at Geliki of Nazira Subdivision in Sivasagar District.

SFs arrested two militants of the LDCM, from the Mohorichuk Area under Garmur Police Station in Majuli in Jorhat District.

A ULFA linkman, identified as Ajit Sangma, was arrested by BSF when he illegally entered India from Bangladesh crossing over the border at Gopinathkilla in Meghalaya.

Two motorcycle borne youths fired at the residence of Rihon Daimari, the sitting MLA of Udalguri constituency, in Udalguri District.

Government of Bangladesh is likely to hand over ULFA 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia, to Indian authorities before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Dhaka on September 6 and 7.

NDFB-PTF has called for a mass demonstration at all District headquarters on the northern banks of the Brahmaputra River on September 1.

The dialogue to pave the way for signing of the formal ceasefire agreement with ULFA-PTF is scheduled to be held on September 3 in New Delhi.

SFs arrested one linkman of GNLA identified as Endevas Sangma, from Madiaku Area under Boko Police Station in Kamrup District along Meghalaya - Assam border. One .22 Revolver was recovered from its possession.

In an operation conducted by SFs at Mahamaya and Panjuri area under the Dokmoka Police Station of Karbi Anglong District, SFs recovered one AK -56, one Magazine, 67 live ammunition, three demand letters and one money receipt book buried underground by NDFB militants from Mahamaya and a Chinese hand grenade from Panjuri area.

Two militants of MULTA were arrested in a joint operation by the Army and Police in Simalgandi Resabasti near Bolbola in Goalpara District.The arrested militants have been identified as Akabor Ali (30), and Mohammad Anol Haq (22). Security Forces(SFs) recovered a 12 bore rifle from the duo.

A session's court in Guwahati framed charges against 14 accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts, including NDFB 'chairman' Ranjan Daimary.

A trooper of CoBRA was critically injured during an encounter with KPLT militants in the Kakochang area of Karbi Anglong District on August 29. The trooper was identified as Dipak Mitra. A senior Police officer of Karbi Anglong said that a group of around 25 KPLT 25 militants has been taking shelter in the Kakochang area for the last few months and was using the area as a safe heaven.

A joint team of Police and CRPF apprehended two KPLT militants and recovered one hand grenade from Upper Deopani area under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong The militants were identified as K Teron alias Sing Teron and Mangal Sing Kro alias Panchapuran.

Former Union home secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai said that ULFA 'Commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah had been trained by Pakistan's ISI and New Delhi was aware of the leader belonging to the outfit visiting Pakistan. Pillai said "Baruah has been trained by the ISI. He had visited Pakistan many times. Not only Paresh, many ULFA leaders had gone to Pakistan. But that's past."

Former Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai said that the insurgent groups in the Northeast are without any ideology and can be described as a cottage industry run by criminal gangs solely involved in extortion racket and kidnapping of people. GK Pillai stressed on the need to create more employment opportunities in the Northeastern region saying "lack of employment opportunities pushed many of the youths from the region to join the various militant groups."

NDFB-PTF sought the intervention of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram for an early solution to the Bodoland issue.

ANC passed a resolution to demand and work towards a separate 'Adivasi Land' from Dhubri to the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra.

AJYCP, Jorhat District unit, prevented vehicles carrying essential commodities to Nagaland for about two hours to protest against alleged Naga encroachment of land belonging to Assam and intrusions.

SFs recovered an IED weighing 4 kilograms fitted with timer from the house of one Imtiaz Ali Parmanik in Alumari Village under Tamarhat Police Station of Dhubri District.

ULFA-ATF opposed the proposed move to exchange land between India and Bangladesh to resolve the boundary dispute.

ULFA-ATF had remarked on the exchange of land between India and Bangladesh to resolve the boundary dispute between the two countries by saying that Government of India was going all out to please Bangladesh to ensure that the ULFA 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia can be forcibly brought back to India against his wishes.

A delegation of ULFA-PTF leaders, led by 'Chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on September 1 (today) to take part in a discussion for finalising the draft ground rules for Suspension of Operation against ULFA-PTF.

Suspected Karbi militants killed two businessmen identified as Bijoy Dev and Sudarchan Nargery at Siriangsu Market of Samelangsu Area in Karbi Anglong District on September 1.

Karbi Anglong District unit of various Bodo organizations including All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), Bodo Sahatya Sabha (BSS), Ex. Bodo Liberation Tigers Welfare Society, All Bodo Women Welfare Society, Cachari Samaj and Harimu Afad, have called for a 10 hour shut down in Karbi Anglong on September 3 demanding the arrest of the culprits and adequate Compensation for the families of the two buisnessmen killed by suspected Karbi Militants.

NDFB-PTF sent a memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, through the Deputy Commissioners of Chirang and Bongaigaon Districts.

Government of India will ask the leaders of ULFA-PTF to submit a detailed list of its cadres in the meeting to be held in New Delhi on September 3.

Central Government would not allow the ULFA leaders to carry weapons after the signing of the agreement for SoO and they would be provided PSO, if necessary.

A grenade was lobbed by the ULFA -ATF at the barrack of Tihu Police Station in Nalbari District, causing damage to the wall of the barrack. Police later caught a youth identified as Bakul Swargiary for the attack, although ULFA-ATF denied Swargiary's involvement in the incidence.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that CPI-Maoist have infiltrated some students and tea tribe organisations in an attempt to expand its base in Assam and ULFA was helping the CPI-Maoist to set up a base in Assam.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the AANLA, has declared a unilateral ceasefire with effect from September 1.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that a meeting with Assam's ethnic militant group KLNLF was scheduled for September 3 in Delhi.

In the first step towards finding ways for ushering in permanent peace in Assam, a tripartite agreement for Suspension of Operations (SoO) was signed among the Centre, the Assam Government and the ULFA.

SFs arrested a 'lieutenant colonel' of PLA of Manipur, identified as Thoungjam Ibomcha (51) alias Bali alias Maibam Tomba Singh, was arrested from the Hengrabari area of Guwahati City. SFs recovered five mobile phones, a laptop, a hard disk, fake driving licenses of Thoubal District of Manipur and Wokha of Nagaland and a motor bike.

Two militants - one each from ULFA and NDFB - surrendered to Police in N.Lakhimpur District. The ULFA militant was identified as Keshob Gogoi. The militants deposited two 7.65 pistols, four magazines, ammunition and two mobile handsets.

Talks between the Central Goverment and KLNLF in New Delhi remained inconclusive. The two sides will meet again either on September 7 or 8.

Two hardcore militants belonging to Dilip Nunisa faction of DHD, identified as 'corporel' Nirmal Burman (30) and 'private' Naroni Burman (25), who came to extort money, were overpowered by public at Digli village in Cachar District and subsequently handed over them to Police.

Central Intelligence agencies are worried that huge stockpiles of Chinese-made arms in possession of the ULFA-ATF may fall into the hands of CPI- Maoists.

SFs arrested one millitant identified as 'lieutenant' Sougrapam Ingousa alias Kangleicha belonging to the Manipur-based PLA from Birubari area of Guwahati city. SFs recovered four AK-47s, a pen drive, a mobile phone and several incriminating documents.

SFs arrested three militants of the RVA in Kokrajhar District. One carbine machine gun, one .9mm pistol, one hand grenade and 16 rounds of .9mm live ammunition were recovered from them.

SFs arrested two NDFB militants, identified as Deb Musahary and Nomal Musahary, from Ogrong area under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District. One pistol with ammunition, one crude bomb and other incriminating documents were recovered from them.

SFs arrested one top ULFA-ATF militant, identified as Arup Baishya (20), at Dirak in the Hunjan Gate area under Kakopathar Police Station in Tinsukia District. One 7.65mm pistol, three live rounds and one mobile phone along with two SIM cards have been recovered from his possession. During interrogation the militant confessed his involvement in grenade lobbing at Tihu Police Station on September 2.

Police arrested a surrendered woman ULFA militant and her husband from their rented house at Gorchuk in Guwahati, on charges of extortion.

Taking a cue from Tripura Government, Assam Government has proposed rubber cultivation for rehabilitating militants who have returned to the mainstream society.

Myanmar Army personnel attacked the camp of ULFA-ATF. In an e-mailed statement chief of the central publicity unit of ULFA-ATF, Arundoy Dohotia, said: "The Myanmar army attacked our camp today. Nobody was injured, however, in the attack. We had prior information about this attack and hence were prepared for it. More such attacks are expected in the near future also."

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, M Ramachandran replying to a question about ULFA links with Pakistan-based organisations, including the ISI, stated that Government of India has conveyed to the neighbouring country that it must fulfil its commitment of not allowing territory under its control for aiding and abetting terrorist activities.

Paresh Baruah slammed Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for ceding parts of the state's land to Bangladesh by an agreement and promised to intensify his fight for Assam's sovereignty. In an e-mailed statement Baruah said, "Tarun Gogoi did not have the courage to oppose the Centre's decision to hand over Assam's land to Bangladesh." Paresh Baruah also appealed to the people to oppose this move by the Government to give away state's land to Bangladesh.

The tripartite talks in New Delhi to discuss about the demands of the KLNLF for an autonomous state consisting of the hill areas of Assam ended in a stalemate.

Unidentified militants abducted a minor, identified as Jirsong Engti (12), from National Highway-36 near Kauri Pahar under Dokmoka Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel. The minor is the son of Rajen Engti, a local Congress leader.

UDLA had forced the Bru inhabitants of a number of hamlets in Hailakandi District, which included Bagmara, Banglabasa, Gandacherra, Baruncherra, Haticherra, Harincherra, Sontila and Jhumtila to flee or shift to safer places. Five families of Bagmara have fled and taken shelter in North Tripura. Many others have shifted to the relief camp of Jogicherra at Katlicherra in Hailakandi District.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to the lesser known outfit KMB, identified as Kamal Roy (20) and Putul Roy (28), from Kherbari village under Golokganj Police Station of Dhubri District. A 7.62-bore pistol, two rounds of live ammunition and some demand notes was recovered from them.

SFs on September 8 have confirmed the claim made by ULFA-ATF that the Myanmar's Army has launched an offensive against Indian militants holed up in the neighbouring country.

NDFB-PTF has criticized handing over land belonging to the State of Assam by Indian Government to Bangladesh.

Paresh Baruah (55), Chairman of ULFA-ATF, was injured when Myanmar's Army shot at him during a counter-insurgency operation on Indian insurgents in Myanmar along the Myanmar-China Border.

UPDS came down heavily on KLNLF slamming the latter for what it described as "negative role in the peace accord signing process".

Unidentified militants shot at and critically injured a Hindi-speaking trader identified as Giridhari Sahu (58), in the industrial Township of Umrangshu in Dima Hasao District.

A delegation of the ANC along with five Adivasi ceasefire militant groups namely BCF, ACF, STF, APA and AANLA sat for a tripartite dialogue with Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (North-East) in the MHA. ANC discussed the issue of allotting ST status to the Adivasi community with Shambhu Singh. The meeting was held in the presence of officials of the Assam state Home Department and the Department of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes (WRT&BC).

ULFA-ATF denied media reports that Paresh Barua and several cadres were injured during a raid by Myanmar's forces on a camp of the rebels in that country, 'Publicity in-charge' of ULFA-ATF, Arunodoy Dohotiya in an email said, "Our leaders and cadres are safe and secure. News about our leaders being injured is not only false, but is a misinformation campaign by government agencies to mislead the people of Assam."

Ten militants belonging to the NDFB-ATF surrendered before the Army at Tezpur in Sonitpur District. The surrendered militants handed over one AK-56 rifle, five 7.65 mm pistols, one .22 rifles and one carbine machine gun, along with a huge quantity of explosives and ammunition.

ULFA and NSCN-K are planning to shift their camps in Myanmar amid reports of a crackdown by the Myanmarese army on them. The NSCN-K claimed that about 400 Myanmarese soldiers had moved into the area where its headquarters were located.

Myanmar army launched a second offensive on September 11 in Sagaing province against various Indian militant groups, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), who have their bases there.

Around 250 cadres of about 10 North-Eastern militant outfits, including ULFA-ATF, NSCN-K, PLA, PREPAK and UNLF, were present in camps at Sagaing in North Myanmar bordering India. Sources said the militant outfits have sent about 200 armed cadres as reinforcement to Myanmar.

Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (North-East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), said, "We haven't received any official information from the Myanmar Government. We are not sure if there is any casualty or arrests."

The Myanmar Army had launched its first attack on September 7. There are reports that ULFA's mobile headquarters at Sagaing was destroyed in the attack. Unconfirmed reports said ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah and S.S Khaplang, the former 'chief' of NSCN-K, managed to escape unhurt. Besides Sagaing, ULFA has three other camps in Myanmar.

In 2003, Bhutan's Operation All Clear had dealt a body blow to ULFA. The Royal Bhutan Army had destroyed at least 14 ULFA camps in a military operation in Bhutan's Samdrup Jongkhar.

A statement issued on September 8 by ULFA faction led by Baruah said India has been urging all its neighbours to attack and destroy the outfit in return for money.

UPDS is likely to sign a Peace-Agreement with the Central Government, in the presence of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram by the month of September, at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District.

SFs arrested Nabadeep Baishya, a militant belonging to the ULFA-ATF, from Barpura in Nalbari District.

NIA issued orders for attachment of properties allegedly bought by two top leaders of the KYKL namely 'commander-in-chief ' Ningthoujam Tomba alias Koireng alias N. Rajen and ' information and publicity secretary' Chirom Robert Meitei, alias Chirom Ranjit alias Lanngamba, in Guwahati City.

A powerful IED, weighing about 5 Kilograms, planted by suspected ULFA militants was detected and diffused by the Army, in the Wathoi village under Kakopathar Police Station in Tinsukia District.

NDFB-PTF observed the 23rd Martyrs' Day in their ceasefire-designated camps at Kokrajhar, Baksa and Udalguri Districts. NDFB-PTF militants observed 36-hours hunger strike in all the designated camps coinciding with the observation of martyr's day to press the demand for expediting the peace process with Union Government.

Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB), Nehchal Sandhu formally mentioned China's involvement in the affairs of the Northeast of India.

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram pushed for continued deployment of SFs to tackle threat of violence and extortions in the Northeastern region of India.

SFs recovered a powerful IED, weighing more than 10 kg with timer, from a car near Bahalpur, on National Highway (NH) - 31 in Dhubri District. SFs arrested the two MULTA militants identified as Shahidul Islam (27) and Zahanuddin (28), who were driving the car.

Six militants from ANLF and one militant belonging to the NSCN-K surrendered before Army officials at Lekhapani in Tinsukia District. The ANLF militants were identified as Nanglon Khanglim, Dikap Diwin, Mungwang Ngemu, Wangseng Ngemu, Mungchan Ngemu and Chijon Techi. The NSCN-K militant was identified as Lungthang Jugli. The militants deposited a .22 rifle, four pistols, two revolvers and several rounds of ammunition.

ULFA-ATF has added 105 militants to its ranks drawn mainly from Tinsukia District. The new recruits are already undergoing training in Myanmar, these disclosures were made by Goluk Moran, an ULFA-ATF militant who joined the ULFA-PTF on September 3.

Unknown militants on September 15 abducted one businessman, identified as Anil Jain (36), from his petrol pump at Cherekapar in Sivasagar District.

An alleged ULFA linkman, identified as Ranjay Hajong (40), was arrested by BSF personnel in West Garo Hills District while he was trying to cross the border into India.

SFs arrested two militants of the Manipur-based PLA. The arrested militants were identified as "colonel" Kahidom Tombi Singh and "lieutenant colonel" Thokchom Tolen Singh alias Kunje.

Explaining the stalemate in talks between Union Government, Assam Government and KLNLF, 'Publicity Secretary' of KLNLF, Rijak Dera said, "We will neither join the UPDS nor oppose them in signing their peace accord with the government, our position will be neutral, we were pressurized by the Government to sign the accord and forced us to accept their wish and the three-hour-long meeting ended without any conclusion."

The Director of IB, Nehchal Sandhu, said action would be taken against the ULFA-ATF in Upper Assam. Sandhu added that Paresh Baruah has enlisted the support of NSCN-k in Myanmar and support of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the situation in the Northeast has seen a "gradual yet substantial" improvement, militant groups was discovering the path of negotiation.

'Executive committee' of ULFA, which met in Guwahati city on September 16, adopted a resolution for making the changes as decided at the general council meeting held in Nalbari in July 31.

BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary has urged authorities to take measures to stop militants from extorting doctors and businessmen in this Bodo-dominated Kokrajhar District.

SFs arrested one militant belonging to the DHD-Nunisa, identified as Kubul Barman (29), from Joypur-Rajabazar Area under Joypur Police Station in Cachar District.

A group of suspected ULFA militants looted four rifles and some ammunition from two forest camps inside Dibru- Saikhowa reserve forest namely Mirichapori and Koliachapori in Tinsukia District. The Police were yet to confirm whether the militants belonged to the Pro-talks or Anti-Talks Faction of the ULFA.

In a statement e-mailed to Press Trust of India, ULFA-PTF 'Publicity secretary' Mithinga Daimary said, "There is no truth in the news item that the outfit was planning to redraft the constitution to sideline Baruah".

SFs arrested 11 militants of Manipur based militant group KRA from Moisa Killing village situated in Singhason Hill Track, under Bokajan Police in Karbi Anglong District.

Police arrested two-suspected UDLA militants, identified as Subal Reang and Balaram Reang, in connection with the abduction of Barbhuiya, out of which Balaram Reang managed to slip out from Police custody. Sources, however, said that Subal was involved in the kidnapping of the trader.

SFs seized FICNs amounting INR 52,000 from the residence of one Moinul Haque at Kanishail on the outskirts of Karimganj Town.

Atul Roy and Biswajit Roy faction of AKRSU on September 20 decided to merge to form a united front in order to make the agitation stronger for separate Kamatapur State and getting ST status by Koch-Rajbongshi community.

a delegation of the Koch Rajbongshi Sanmilita Mancha (Koch Rajbongshi United Forum), a confederation of all the organisations of the Koch-Rajbongshi community, is leaving for Delhi on September 21 to press its demand for a separate Kamtapur State, inclusion of the Koch-Rajbongshi community in the list of ST and accordance of Eighth Schedule status to Koch Rajbongshi language.The delegation is led by AKRSU President Biswajit Roy.

Police dug out the body of a bamboo trader, identified as Liaqut Ali Barbhuiya, from Haticharra forest under Katlicherra Police Station in Hailakandi District. Suspected UDLA militant, on September 5, had abducted Barbhuiya from Haticharra hamlet, while he went to pay wages to labourers, and killed him subsequently.

MHA is of the view that the State Police Forces should now take the lead in the counter-insurgency operations in Assam and other parts of the region and the central forces should play more of a supporting role. The Central Government is also concerned about violation of the ground rules of the cease-fire agreements, by the members of different militant groups.

SFs arrested a ULFA militant, identified as Upen Dihingia alias Chandra Dihingia, from near Kareng Dhaba at Naphuk under Charaideo Sub-Division in Sivasagar District.Police has recovered a copy of extortion letter from him.

SFs raided and destroyed a KPLT camp in Hujunglangso Rongkhin village under Bokajan Police Station of Karbi Anglong District.

SP, Karbi Anglong District, Anurag Agarwala as saying that the KPLT camp was the operational office of Nilip Inghi, 'General Secretary' of KPLT, who along with his close cadres were present were at the time of attack.

Talks between the Dilip Nunisa-led faction of the DHD-Nunisa and the Union Home Ministry is on the brink of reaching a conclusion.

BTC Chief and BPF supremo Hagrama Mohilary on September 22 took out a huge rally in Kokrajhar town in his bid to contain terrorism and anti-social activities in BTC areas.

India's Zee TV has published an exclusive report on September 21 quoting Indian security and intelligence that ULFA leader Paresh Baruah allegedly has widespread financial network in Bangladesh and has invested more than USD 20 million in a number of business ventures in Bangladesh.

SFs seized FICN worth INR 10,000 in the denomination of 500, which were hidden in the stack of dry paddy hay or fodder, at Sonatala village under Patharkandi Police Station in the Karimganj District. The culprit, identified as Abdul Salam (40), is still at large.

Defending the recently signed Indo-Bangladesh land swap agreement, which has triggered a string of protests across the State, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, hailed current Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

DHD-Nunisa has decided climb down from its demand for an autonomous state and settle for a territorial council with proposed boundary that includes parts of Nagaon, Cachar, Karbi Anglong Districts of Assam and Dimapur of Nagaland.

SFs arrested one extortionist belonging to of the NDFB, identified as Matiur Rahman Ali (32), from Dotma market under Dotma Police Station in Kokrajhar District.

AAGSU on September 24 registered its protest against the branding of Nepalese staying in Assam as illegal Bangladeshis.

SFs arrested five arms smugglers - identified as Salam Uddin, Monai, Abdul Gafoor, Kabir Hussain and Jahrul Islam - at the Karimganj Railway Station in Karimganj District.

Assam Police have asked the business community and tea industry officials not to take calls from a set of 12 phone numbers, which they suspect that the ULFA-ATF has been using to make extortion demands.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will decide time of the accord to be signed with UPDS.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to KLA identified as 'tax commander' Lethao Lienthang (40), and Sehchon Simsong (38), following an encounter in Kuki-dominated Sangpijang village near Haflong in Dima Hasao District. Four guns, a pistol and some ammunition were recovered.

Citing intelligence inputs from top intelligence agency reports that ULFA- ATF 'chairman' Paresh Baruah received a massive consignment of arms and ammunition worth $2.5 million from China as recently as in May.

SFs arrested a top militant belonging to NDFB-ATF, identified as Pilot Muchahary (23), at Dhansiri Ghat in Udalguri District on an unspecified date.

BNC, the umbrella organisation of the Bodo community, finalised steps to get the NDFB-ATF on board for talks as early as possible and try to clear misunderstanding with the NDFB-PTF.

The 'chairman' of the NDFB-ATF, Ranjan Daimary, is likely to file his bail petition immediately after the Durga Puja vacation.

Judge of Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, Adhir Kumer Das on September 26 rejected the NIA's plea to shift the jailed 'chairman' of the UNLF, Rajkumar Meghen, from Guwahati Central Jail to the Tihar Jail in Delhi on security grounds.

Frequent use of illegally procured satellite phones in the North East region, calls of which can be traced by China, posed a grave threat to the National Security.

SFs arrested two Manipur-based PLA militants from Six- mile area of Guwahati city. The arrested PLA militants were identified as 'lieutenant' Kh. Punsi Singh, alias Ajit Singh and N. Noren Singh, and a member of PLA's medical wing. SFs recovered a hand grenade from Noren Singh and a laptop from Punsi Singh.

ULFA 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia, currently at Rajshahi jail (Bangladesh) had refused to join the peace process between Central Government and Pro Talk faction of ULFA led by Arabinda Rajkhowa without ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah.

Paresh Baruah has reportedly purchases arms, particularly Chinese-made, which are either locally manufactured under franchise by the United Wa State Army (UWSA) of Myanmar or part of the lot the Chinese People Liberation Army has discarded while overhauling its armory. Baruah then supplies them to CPI- Maoists through Nepal border.

BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary on September 29 urged the Central Government to hold talks with jailed Anti-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland NDFB-ATF leaders and accord them the same status and facilities as given to the ULFA-PTF headed by Arabinda Rajkhowa.

A top militant of the NDFB-ATF, 'sergeant major' Biranjay Boro alias Bithn Boro alias Daju Boro from the Chirang District of Assam, surrendered before the BSF in Shillong.

Suspected Bodo militants abducted a student of St Anthony's School, Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar District for ransom. The abducted a student was identified as Nitesh Prasad, the son of local reputed businessman Manoj Prasad. According to Police, the needle of suspicion points towards Bodo militants, though the initial suspect was the APA.

NIA is ready to file its second chargesheet against the UNLF.

During the biannual conference of BSF and BGB held in Dhaka from September 25 to 30, the BSF handed over a fresh list of Indian insurgents hiding in Bangladesh to the BGB and demanded action against them even as the latter ruled out presence of rebels in Bangladesh.

SFs arrested two businessmen from Sonari town along the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar District. The arrested businessmen were identified as Roshan Mina and Naresh Agarwal. SFs recovered INR 800,000 in cash from them and seized the Bolero vehicle in which they were travelling. One of them is allegedly to be a NSCN-IM linkman.

Guwahati High Court quashed the preventive detention of an alleged member of the FGN, identified as Senchamo Ezung alias Mark, under the National Security Act (NSA).

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chairman Hagrama Mohilary, at the Udalguri Circuit House in a press conference on October 1 said, "The entire Udalguri District is now reeling under widespread extortion drive being launched by a section of forces which have added to the suffering of the common people.

'Sergeant Major' Biranjay Boro belonging to the NDFB-ATF, who had surrendered on September 29 before the Border Security force (BSF) in Shillong, has revealed that at least 70 NDFB-ATF militant are still in Bangladesh.

Suspected militants of the ULFA-PTF killed a businessman, identified as Anil Jain, at his garment shop near the Harimandir market in Nalbari Town.

SFs on recovered an IED weighing four kilograms from a Dhubri-bound bus at Madati under Gauripur Police Station in Dhubri District.

Armed militants snatched away around INR 50,000 from a businessman in Rangiya town of Kamrup (Rural) District.

SFs arrested a PLA militant, identified as "Director of Medical Affairs" of PLA 'Captain' A Senehal Singh alias Babu Singh alias Sunil from Birubari area of Guwahati City. SFs recovered a laptop and classified documents on him.

With Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh becoming a hotbed of militant activities, the Government has decided to launch a full scale operation in the area.

SFs on arrested two suspected Muslim MULTA militants, identified as Saiyad Ali (32) and Sayed Ali (25), from Kamlajhara under Golokganj Police Station of Dhubri District. SFs seized a pistol, one round ammunition of .303 rifles and a crude bomb from them.

The NDFB-PTF accused both Assam Government and Central Government of being soft on the illegal influx issue for the sake of votes.

Illegal firearms being channeled into the NE are going to emerge as a major concern in maintaining law and order in a region already infested by dozens of insurgents and subversive groups.

A Bangladeshi court is set to frame charges against 52 suspects, including Paresh Barua, chief of the ULFA, and top Islamist leader Matiur Rahman Nizami in the country's biggest ever arms smuggling case when 10-truck loads of arms destined for the banned Indian separatist group were seized on April 1, 2004.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to the ULFA-ATF, identified as Pulin Dangoria (23) and Nijut Dangoria (20), from village Litong under Kakopathar Police Station in Tinsukia District. SFs recovered a weapon, explosives, detonators and material to fabricate an IED and mobile phones.

SFs recovered three IEDs from different places of Dhubri District. Two IEDs weighing 1.5 Kilograms each were seized by SFs, from a Kacharighat-bound engine-fitted boat coming from Majherchar in the District. The owner of the boat, Mohammad Javed, (38) was arrested by SFs.

SFs during a routine check-up of railway tracks recovered an IED weighing 10 kilograms suspected to be planted by NDFB-ATF near no. 26 Railway Bridge at Sukhi-Dukhi village under Golokganj Police Station of Dhubri District.

SFs arrested five suspected Tripura-based militants from Balipipla under Bazaricherra block in Karimganj District.

AAGSU observed black day on October 4 to mark the second anniversary of the massacre of 12 people, including women and children, at Bhimajuli in Sonitpur District of Assam.

Unidentified militants shot at and snatched away Carbine belonging to Assam Police personnel of the 19th battalion deployed at Ambikagiri Border Outpost (BOP) along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, at Sadiya in Tinsukia District.

Unidentified militants fired at a goods train, setting ablaze its engine and injuring the driver at a remote place between Lower Haflong and Maigrendisa Railway stations in Dima Hasao District.

Suspected Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist), identified as Pradip Gogoi (30), died under mysterious circumstances at the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border near Sadiya in Tinsukia District on an unspecified date.

Assam Power Minister Pradyut Bordoloi said the state government has proof that CPI-Maoist is trying to gain foothold in the Northeast by trying to organise protests against Hydel Power Projects.

HTF, a non-Dimasa tribal militant outfit, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on the goods train on October 5 in Dima Hasao District.

SFs recovered an IED weighing 1.5 Kilogram and implements for making guns near the house of one Pulen Rabha at Dhekiabari under Krishnai Police Station in Goalpara District.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to RVA, identified as Kapil Das, at Makri on NH - 37 in Goalpara District.

SFs arrested two injured men, suspected to be cadres of either the KRA or the UKDA, identified as Lalboy Kuki (19) and Hao Kuki (25), at Haibong under Dillai Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on October 9.

SFs arrested one MULTA Militant, identified as Hasim Ali (40), from Charanjhari village under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara District. Two crude bombs were seized from Ali.

SFs arrested one RVA militant identified as Tapan Rabha, (26), from Bormohora area of Goalpara District. A 9mm pistol, one magazine and two rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.

SFs have arrested a top AANLA militant identified as Gango Barla, in Udalguri District. SFs recovered a .9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with ammunition.

BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary resigned from the post of 'chairman' of BNC.

IPF has called for a 12-hour Dima Hasao bandh (General Strike) on October 10 L in protest against the Central government's preparation for inking a treaty with the BW for the formation of an autonomous council.

October 8

Rita Bin, a woman, sustained injury when the UDLA militants fired at least 35 rounds while looting the houses of two persons, Shyama Koiri and Prabhat Koiri, at Kekragul village in Karimganj District.

In the same area, UDLA militants attacked the house of Rajesh Singh, a supplier to Gambhira Tea Estate (Karimganj).

October 10

The anti talks faction of the ULFA–ATF accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi of secretly giving away Assam's land to Bangladesh in the recent land swap agreement.

Train services to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam were disrupted as NFR suspended all train services passing through Dima Hasao District on October 10 following a 12-hour Dima Hasao bandh (shut down) call given by the IPF against the formation of proposed Dima Hasao Territorial Council (DHTC). 

SFs arrested a militant belonging to KPLT, identified as Jiten Kro Silonijan, in Bokajan Subdivision in Karbi Anglong District. A printed pad of KPLT was from the militant.

SFs arrested one ULFA linkman, identified as Haren Gogoi (30), near the Maibela Bridge of Sonari area in Sivasagar District. SFs recovered an amount of INR 173,000 from him.

October 11

SFs arrested two surrendered ULFA (SULFA) militants, identified as Pranab Saikia and Dipak Rajkhowa, from a medical shop at Dergaon in Golaghat District, when the duo had allegedly come to extort money from the shopowner in the name of ULFA. Later, SFs arrested another person identified as Biju Bora, for his involvement in the incident.

 Youth Wing of BPF conducted a bike rally in protest against the extortions, kidnapping, killings and other unlawful activities in Kokrajhar District.

ABSU has decided to  observe three hours National Highway(NH-31, 36, 37 and 52) blockade on October 15, demanding early creation of separate state of Bodoland in the Northern bank of the River Brahmaputra in Assam.

NFR Mazdoor Union ‘organizing secretary’ Bhajan Dey said that the Security Forces who were withdrawn from the Dima Hasao areas were not redeployed and that has led to rise in militants activities in the area. He claimed that they are perpetrating terror among the railway employees and workers by demanding extortion money and giving them life threats.

October 12

 SFs arrested two UKDA militants, identified as Lunun Dongel and James Lhungdim, in the Dilai area in Karbi Anglong District.

ULFA-ATF in an email statement stated that as the Central government for long has been taking advantage of the discord among various outfits of the region.

ULFA-PTF ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa ruled out the possibility of any adverse impact on the peace process between Central Government and ULFA-PTF because of alleged fresh recruitment of youths by the ULFA-ATF in recent times.

October 13

Unidentified militants killed James Dimasa alias Pronit Haflongbar (31), leader of surrendered militant group DHD-James, at Topodisa in Dima Hasao District. Dimasa had formed the DHD-James faction after breaking away from the Black Widow in 2009 and later surrendered in the same year.

Joint secretary (North East) of the MHA, Sambhu Singh said that the Union Home Secretary is likely to hold talks with the leaders of the ULFA-PTF on October 25 to review the situation after the signing of the cease-fire agreement.

Shambhu Singh said that the Government of India is planning to sign peace pacts with at least three militant outfits of the State by November.

SFs arrested two suspected ULFA militants, identified as Satyajit Buragohain alias Tutu (30) and Loharjyoti Hazarika (25), from Nao Mechaki area under Kakopathar Police Station of Tinsukia District.

October 14

At least two people were injured in an IED explosion in a house at Harmoti village in Lakhimpur District.

 HTF militants set ablaze eight huts in a Dimasa village of Chota Langren located 10 kilometers from Haflong in Dima Hasao District. HTF also took responsibility for the killing of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-James) leader James Dimasa on October 13 in Haflong.

JNH, the apex body of the Dimasas in Dima Hasao, has called a 5am-to-5pm bandh (shut down strike) on October 15 in protest against the incidence.

SFs recovered an IED weighing around 4 kilograms at Kukurkata in Goalpara District along the Assam-Meghalaya border.

ULFA-ATF demanded an explanation from ULFA-PTF ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa regarding his recent commitment to ailing singer Bhupen Hazarika in Mumbai that a “pact” on the vexed Assam issue would be signed with the Centre by next year.

The Central Government has refused general amnesty to top militant leaders belonging to the DHD and asked the both DHD-Jewel and DHD-Nunisa factions to sort out differences. Both factions of the outfit held back-to-back negotiations with the central government for the first time.

SFs arrested one cadre of the CPI-Maoist from Sadiya in Tinsukia District along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.

Under pressure of the North-Eastern States, the Government of India is likely to renew its plea to Myanmar to bust the camps operated by militants of the region.

India is preparing to host the biggest-ever official delegation of Myanmar led by President U Thein Sein.

Sources said India is, however, likely to press for sustained operations against the militant outfits operating out of the border areas of the country. \

Unidentified militants shot dead a small tea grower, Kamakhya Hazarika at his own residence at Bismile Betmola under Chabua Police station in Dibrugarh District.

October 15

Chief minister Tarun Gogoi said in Guwahati on October 15 that he had been iterating time and again about the Maoists trying to expand their network to Assam. “They are active and the developments definitely prove they were trying to get a toehold in the state,” Gogoi said.

SFs on arrested two persons identified as David Jate and Kanan Thik, in connection with torching of eight houses of Choto Longren village on October 14.

Suspected militants belonging to the ULFA-ATF on October 15 abducted a small tea grower, Dhruba Duwania in Tinsukia District. Duwani had earlier received an extortion note of INR 500,000from the ULFA-ATF.

SFs arrested four militants belonging to KNPF identified as Mongal SingTokbi, ‘vice president’ of KNPF, Sankar Engleng, Sikandar Rongpi and Mukhim Rongp at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District.

ULFA-PTF has deposited its weapons ahead of the peace negotiations scheduled for October 25.

Giving details of the deposit of weapons with the Centre, State Home Secretary G D Tripathi said, "They have so far deposited 57 weapons but they might still have some weapons with them.

October 16

 Suspected HTF militants killed a civilian, identified as Thaisiring Daolagupu (90), and injured three other persons including two women when they attacked Gaijen village under Haflong Police Station in Dima Hasao District.

SFs recovered explosives, including 10kilograms of RDX, 44 detonators, 200gm of gunpowder, 14 meters of safety fuse wire and other explosive powders, near a railway track between Chariduar and Bhalukpung in Sonitpur District.

SFs arrested two MULTA militants identified as, Sofiur Rahman and Lal Mian from Dhubri District. A revolver, ammunition and mobile phone sets were recovered from them.

Publicity in-charge of the ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotiya said that if the ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa signs any accord with the Government of India by going against the principles of the outfit, they would not accept the same.

Taking a step towards closer security cooperation, Yangon, the capital of Myanmar has told New Delhi to provide satellite imagery of NE militant camps based across the border in Myanmar, so that a military operation can be launched.

Meanwhile, highly placed sources in the MHA said that the Police and Security Forces in the NE should always remain alert as the Maoists always try to capitalize on mass movements to establish their roots and the entire region, of late, is facing public upsurge on different issues.

Unidentified militants shot dead one Kairat Ali, owner of a motorcycle garage located at JD Road in Kokrajhar town, on October 17.

SFs recovered an IED weighing 3kilograms in a shoe shop at Gaspara under Dhubri Police Station in Dhubri District. SFs arrested two MULTA militants, Identified as Mughal Hussain Pramanik and Shahzahan Ali.

SFs arrested two militants of RVA from their hideout at Bardamal under Agiah Police Station Goalpara District. A 12 mm revolver with ammunition and a pistol, three mobile sets with SIM cards and a motorcycle without a number plate were seized from the militants.

HTF militants set ablaze 3 houses in Jiri Village in Dima Hasao District on October 16. As reported earlier, the HTF militants had also set ablaze 16 houses in Gaijon village in the same District on the same day. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG-south Assam range) Vinod Kumar said, "The miscreants involved in the incidents are from outside the Dima Hasao District. They have infiltrated from neighboring states or districts to vitiate the situation here. The area has been peaceful so far after the surrender of major militant groups over the years". Meanwhile, The Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC), Zeliangrong Students' Union (ZSU) and Jeme Council have condemned recent incidents of killing and arson.

Reacting to confessional statements made by the four Maoists arrested by Assam Police over the weekend, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 17said, "It is a fact that the Maoists are there in Assam and trying their best to set up strongholds. There are people, including various over-ground groups, who are supporting the Maoists. The whole idea is to destabilise the State." Gogoi said the Government was aware of the Maoists' plans to strike terror and penetrate deep into the State.

Police rescued an abducted youth and arrested two KNPF militants, identified as Sanjib Teli and Grading Mara, in connection with the case from Diphu in Karbi Anglong District. Superintendent of Police (Karbi Anglong) Anurag Agarwala said, "We have rescued one youth from two KNPF militants at Diphu early this morning. The youth was identified as James Sangma of Beltola in Guwahati. He was kidnapped on Sunday [October 16]." He added, "From the statement of the three KNPF leaders, arrested on Saturday [October 15], we came to know the kidnap plan of the rebel group and accordingly laid a trap at Diphu to catch them last night. The kidnappers arrived at Diphu with the youth in the wee hours of Monday [October 17] and were caught by Police."

Unidentified militants killed a civilian driver while they attempted to snatch away INR 4.7 million from employees of a private company at Kulsipara in Udalguri District.

ULFA-ATF militants on October 10 killed a buisinessman, identified Sanjay Basak, and injured his younger brother and looted an unspecified amount of Indian currency along with jewellery in Fatasil Ambari of Guwahati city. The revelation was made when SFs arrested a top ULFA-ATF militant, identified as Chandan Kalita, from the Chandmari area of Guwahati. SFs later on October 19 arrested another suspect identified as Safikul Islam from Dhubri.

SFs recovered a hand grenade from a fuel filling station from Haflong town in Dima Hasao District,. Further, apprehending retaliation by the Dimasas, hundreds of Zeme Naga, Hmar and Kuki villagers had fled away from their places and started taking shelter in their relatives' places in Haflong.

SFs arrested three persons, including a top militant of the NDFB-ATF, identified as Kumtha Basumatary, at Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati city. The other two arrested were identified as Mangal Basumatary and Amar Wari. SFs recovered a German-made Heckler and Koch G3 assault rifle, 43 rounds of ammunition, a Czech-made 9-mm Luger pistol along with two magazines and INR 8,000.

SFs arrested a UNLF, linkman identified as Animesh Purkasthya, from his rented house in link Road area of Silchar Town.

Joint Intelligence Committee Chief Ajit Lal said that there was no evidence of linkages between the CPI-Maoist and the ULFA, but the Left-wing Extremists have already made inroads in the Northeastern region. Lal said, "There are no evidence of linkages between the CPI-Maoist and the ULFA, but there are evidence of their linkages with the People's Liberation Army (a Manipur-based rebel group) [PLA] and the Upper Assam Leading Committee of CPI (Maoist)".

DIG of Police (southern range) Vinod Kumar of saying that confessional statements of persons arrested following the arson and killing (between October 13-16, 2011) indicated that members of the NSCN-IM were involved in the Dima Hasao clashes. Kumar said that the NSCN helped the formation of newly created militant outfit HTF and also provided weapons and training and added the NSCN militants came to NC Hills (Dima Hasao) on the eve of the recent clashes and instigated the non-Dimasa people and members of the HTF. Kumar further said that Naga outfit was involved in one of the incidents of setting fire to a village.

ULFA-ATF warned tea companies in the state to pay the correct price of green leaves to small tea growers in the state or face the consequences. ULFA-ATF 'publicity in-charge' Arunodoy Dohitiya on October 19 in an email said, "We appeal to big tea companies to pay the right price to them and urge the growers to intensify their protests if they don't get the correct price. ULFA will be forced to take action if the small tea growers are deprived of their dues."

ULFA-ATF has reorganized its member under three groups namely Rongili, Lakhimi and Kopili. Rongili (the cheerful lady) is the identification code for ULFA-ATF's biggest group based in Myanmar, Lakhimi (the homely lady) is the group still left behind in Bangladesh and Kopili (the speedy river) stands for the erstwhile 27th battalion, which is now temporarily based in Majuli.

Central Government has urged the Singapore government to investigate an account in a bank of that country which allegedly belongs to the BW militant group 'commander-in-chief' Niranjan Hojai.

HPC-D is likely to split into two factions following the impeachment of its founder president, Lalhmingthanga Sanate sometimes back.

Union Home Ministry said that terrorist outfits NLFT, ATTF, ULFA, NDFB and Meitei extremist outfits of Manipur continue to have close links between themselves to carry out subversive activities.

Shishuram Reang faction of UDLA abducted two civilians, identified as Tarun Kumar Bhattacharjee and SK Sarmah, from a Bairabi-bound (Mizoram) passenger train near Ramnathpur in Hailakandi District. SFs later succeeded in rescuing SK Sarmah, the assistant driver of the train from dense forest at Baicherra area in South Hailakandi bordering Mizoram.

UPDS said that it would not sign the proposed tri-partite agreement with the Central and Assam Government scheduled for October 24 unless the 'agreed formula' was ensured. In an emailed statement, the UPDS said that the 'formula' consisted of setting up of a neutral administration of the KAAC in the period between the signing of the peace accord and the holding of the next election.

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi on the role of NSCN-IM in Dima Hasao (NC Hills) said, "It is a fact that the NSCN-IM has been found to be involved in violence in the border areas of the State. We have been taking up the matter with the Centre so that the militant group desists from such activities". On the involvement of ULFA cadres in the recent spurt in attacks on businessmen in Guwahati city apparently with a motive to loot cash, the CM said that the matter would be taken up with the ULFA-PTF group if the arrested ULFA cadres were found to belong to that faction.

SFs reportedly arrested four militants, including a central committee member of the ULFA, Vimal Roy alias Dergrah Sarania, from Dalu along the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Garo Hills District. Another ULFA militant, 'second lieutenant' Akash Thapa alias Saranga Patwari, was also among the arrestees. The SFs also recovered seven mobile handsets from the three occupants of the vehicle. According to sources, Saranga Patwari initially claimed that he was one of the members of the ULFA-PTF. However; the Police are still verifying the claim. Dergrah Sarania was arrested in 2009 under the Bangladesh Passport act for having fake documents and spent some time in prison in Bangladesh. Sarania is also reportedly close to ULFA 'commander' Dristi Rajkhowa.

Mizoram Chief Secretary Van Hela Pachuau said that Mizoram Government would extend all possible aid to the Hmar refugees from Dima Hasao District of Assam who were taking shelter in the homes of their relatives in Mizoram. Recently, almost 200 people belonging to the Hmar community fled Dima Hasao and came to Bairabi town in Mizoram.

A local Congress leader, identified as Langtuk Killing, was shot dead by suspected KPLT militants while three of its linkmen have been arrested in Deutaghat Rongpigaon area in Assam's Karbi Anglong District.

SFs arrested one 'army chief' of KCP-Noyon identified as Waikhom Chittaranjan Singh alias Achouba alias Pibarel Mangang, 38, from Hatigaon area in Guwahati. He disclosed himself to be the 'army chief' of KCP- Noyon faction and has been operating from Guwahati since the past 3 to 4 months.

PCPD has been formed in Sivasagar with the objectives of providing guidance and direction to ULFA to the possible extent, in convening talks with the Government of India by taking into account the real aspirations of the people, the views and approach, as well as, to make the people aware of the conditions and to make them conscious to form opinions and verdicts in this context.

Giving a fresh impetus to the ongoing peace process, the Government will hold talks with the ULFA on October 25 with an aim of finding a lasting solution to Assam's three-decade-old insurgency problem. Top ULFA leaders will discuss with Government representatives various aspects of the group's 'charter of demands', which sought amendment in the Constitution for finding "meaningful" ways to protect the rights and identity of the indigenous people of Assam.

Peoples' Council for Peace and Development (PCPD) has been formed in Sivasagar with the objectives of providing guidance and direction to ULFA to the possible extent, in convening talks with the Government of India by taking into account the real aspirations of the people, the views and approach, as well as, to make the people aware of the conditions and to make them conscious to form opinions and verdicts in this context.

In the face of a fresh standoff with the UPDS, Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram has invited Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi to join him on October 24 to resolve the deadlock.

The Terror Victim's Family Forum, Assam, an umbrella organisation of victims of militancy, on October 23 said they would oppose any move seeking bail for NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008, serial blasts that killed close to 100 people and injured hundreds. The forum, which has nearly 6,000 members, condemned the government's move that facilitated the release of ULFA leaders from jail and said a similar move to release Daimary, if made, would be unacceptable.

An IED blast occurred in the Fulertol-Chripul area in Lakhimpur District bordering Manipur and another powerful IED was found from the same place.

SFs arrested a gang of five youths from Lekhapani under Jagun outpost in Jorhat District who were demanding money in the name of ULFA.

Giving a fresh impetus to the ongoing peace process, the Government will hold talks with the ULFA on October 25 with an aim of finding a lasting solution to Assam's three-decade-old insurgency problem. Top ULFA leaders will discuss with Government representatives various aspects of the group's 'charter of demands' which sought amendment in the Constitution for finding "meaningful" ways to protect the rights and identity of the indigenous people of Assam.

The Terror Victim's Family Forum, Assam, an umbrella organisation of victims of militancy, on October 23 said they would oppose any move seeking bail for NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008, serial blasts that killed close to 100 people and injured hundreds. The forum, which has nearly 6,000 members, condemned the government's move that facilitated the release of ULFA leaders from jail and said a similar move to release Daimary, if made, would be unacceptable.

SFs arrested Ajitu Khaka, 'finance secretary' of AANLA and NDFB militant, Debison Basumatary alias Hanghw, from two separate locations of Udalguri District. Khaka was arrested from the Bhutan border in the District. The militant revealed that most of their cadres move under cover along the Bhutan border and do not stay at one place for a long time. Debison was arrested from Ambagaon and is believed to have been involved in many cases of extortion.

In the face of a fresh standoff with the UPDS, Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram has invited Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi to join him to resolve the deadlock.

Two militants belonging to Anti-Talk-Faction of NDFB-ATF identified as Kanti Mashahary and Juelsing Brahma and one MULTA identified as Jakir Ali were arrested by SFs from ILU Bazar and Patgaon respectively in Kokrajar District. The Army recovered one .9mm pistol, a revolver, four rounds of live ammunitions and a Pulsar bike from the militants.

SFs arrested a woman leader of BPPF near Kaziranga National Park in Sonitpur District after two AK 56 rifles and as many magazines were recovered from the vehicle in she was travelling. Two other AK 56 rifles and magazines were seized from another car, which was moving ahead of her vehicle.

Sonitpur additional superintendent of police PK Nath said, "These weapons are suspected to be part of an arms consignment for the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB."

Notwithstanding Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi optimism over the possibility of the Government sealing a deal with UPDS soon, the deadlock continues with the outfit sticking to their demand on setting up a neutral autonomous council ahead of the polls. The Chief Minister, however, appeared non-committal, when asked about the demand for dismissal of the KAAC. "I have to consult the autonomous district council, as the body is constituted under the Sixth schedule of the Constitution," he said.

The non-Karbi organizations, comprising different student bodies of Karbi Anglong District, have demanded the Central, State government and the UPDS which is on ceasefire to disclose the charter of demands publicly.

A day after a formal round of negotiations with the Centre and Assam Government, ULFA leaders met Government of India's interlocutor, P C Haldar for an informal discussion. According to sources, ULFA leader Sasha Choudhury met Haldar to discuss about the agenda for the future round of political dialogue on the basis of the militant outfit's charter of demands.

ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah slammed the first official peace talks between the ULFA and the Centre held on October 25 in New Delhi.

Tracks near Mahur railway station in Dima Hasao District suffered minor damage in a crude bomb blast. The Hills Tiger Force was suspected to be behind the incident. Haflong Police said the blast impact was low and it did not hamper train services.

Police arrested 12 people allegedly involved in setting houses ablaze in the District since October 26. According to a Haflong Police source, six of the accused reportedly sheltered NSCN-IM cadres in the District over the past couple of months.

Unidentified abductors released two youths, Kabiruddin and Eklasuddin, whom they had abducted on October 19 from Dhoaerband area in Cachar District.

One KPLT militant identified as Raju Tisso was arrested from Diphu. Six live ammunitions, three mobile handsets, cash amount of INR 4,500 and incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.

A former ULFA cadre, identified as Tileswar Lahon, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near his Moran residence in Dibrugarh District. Police sources said three unidentified gunmen fired several rounds from AK-47 rifles at Lahon before fleeing on a motorcycle. The Police said it was not yet clear whether any militant outfit was behind the attack or it was spurred by business rivalry.

Three KPLT militants were arrested by SFs from three separate places in Karbi Anglong District. SFs arrested two KPLT militants identified as Babu Tisso and Babu Ronghang from Uttar Phonglokphet and Sampathar under Bakaliaghat Police station respectively.

Abductors of the Railway locomotive driver, Tarun Kumar Bhattacharjee, who was abducted on October 20, have raised their ransom demand from INR 500,000 to INR 1 million. UDLA, which masterminded his abduction, was reportedly peeved with the dilly-dallying by Bhattacharjee's family in handing over the ransom, and increased the amount. Police sources said the ransom note bore the signature of UDLA 'chief' Sishumoni Reang, who, according to Police intelligence, operated from Mizoram's Kolosib District. The UDLA 'chief' had told reporters that he was forced to demand such a high ransom from Bhattacharjee's family as it was only way to force the Centre to take notice of the outfit. Another reason behind the kidnapping, Reang said, was to raise money to buy modern weaponry.

The draft agreement to be signed between the Centre and the UPDS has got the nod of the Assam Cabinet that has brought some minor amendments to the pact. With the passage of the draft, the way for signing of the Centre-UPDS agreement has been paved.

The HTF claimed responsibility for the blast at railway track in the hill section of the NF Railway on October 26.

Villagers fled from the Assam-Nagaland border after suspected Naga militants fired near Janikpathar under Charaideo sub-division along the border in Sivasagar District in Assam. A Police officer at Sonari said the militants from Nagaland managed to escape as soon as the Police arrived. "They crossed over to the other side of the border through Abhayapur reserve forest. It could not be ascertained whether the armed men were Naga militants or goons," the official said.

SFs arrested two suspected militants belonging to ULFA, identified as Monowar Hussein Mondol and Sattar Ali, near Naranarayan Bridge at Jogighopa under Jogighopa Police Station of Bongaigaon District. SFs recovered two hand-made pistols along with two-extortion letter from the militants.

Assam Government is not considering the appeal from some civil society groups to grant general amnesty to the members and the leaders of the ULFA-PTF. SJA, a forum of intellectuals who played a key role in facilitating dialogue between Government of India and the ULFA- PTF along with some other civil society groups want the Government to withdraw cases against the militants.

Assam Director-General of Police Sankar Barua said that the Police force was now better prepared to avert militant strikes than it was before the October 30, 2008 serial blasts.

SFs arrested one top RVA militant, identified as Manoranjan Roy (26), along with a rifle and extortion note of INR 1 million in Karkoshi village in Goalpara District.

After a brief encounter, SFs arrested an extortionist, identified as Mono Brahma (28), from Junglegaon village under Orang Police station in Udalguri District.

Governor JB Patnaik expressed his concern about the growing CPI-Maoist activity in the State.

The Goalpara-West Garo Hills corridor is being used by the Bangladesh-based residual group of ULFA-ATF under the leadership of Drishti Rajkhowa and providing all logistics to GNLA.

There have been hectic efforts on the part of the Adivasi leadership of all the outfits like BCF, ACF, STF and APA to unite into one platform to counter Bodo unification drives undertaken under the auspices of BNC.

ULFA-ATF 'chairman' Paresh Baruah in a statement said, "Permanent solution of the Assam-India conflict will not be found unless discussion is held on sovereignty of Assam, the main objective behind ULFA's formation, Unless colonial India recognises the right of freedom of Assam and the people of so-called Northeast, the promises of establishing permanent peace in the region is nothing but a fanciful slogan."

The Central Government has requested the Governments of Nepal and Singapore to investigate about the assets acquired by Niranjan Hojai, the 'commander in Chief' of DHD -J in those countries with money extorted in Assam.

SFs have since June this year recovered Israeli Uzi sub-Machine gun in Assam besides AK-47 and AK-56. Further, 222 firearms were seized in western Assam between January and June this year, which is 6-13% less, compared to previous years.

The stalemate between the UPDS and the Central Government was resolved on October 31 with both parties agreeing to the minute changes made by State Government in the outfit's demands.

North-Eastern Frontier Railway Mazdoor Union, observed 'black day' in all stations under the Lumding division, in protest against attacking, kidnapping and killing of railway employees in southern Assam.

Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh described the formal peace talks with ULFA as constructive.

Assam truckers suspended services to Nagaland's Mon District due to constant Extortion demanded by the NSCN-IM.

ULFA-ATF threatened to target political leaders and others who have been working against the interests of the people of Assam.

In an email sent by Kamal Kochari, a member of ULFA-PTF publicity cell said, "As an organisation, ULFA has nothing to say about the personal statement of Paresh Barua which was made without the slightest knowledge of the present situation of Assam. It is always easy to issue warnings from a distance in the name of a so-called movement. In today's scenario, the people of Assam are in favour of a political solution of the ULFA-Government problem, the demand to establish sovereign Assam is nothing but an imagination. There is no real value in the demand."

Former ULFA militants, under the banner of Prakton ULFA Samanyarakhi Samiti, gave a call for a 24-hour bandh (shutdown strike) in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts from 5am on November 3 in protest against the October 28 killing of Tileswar Lahon, SULFA.

ULFA-ATF is imparting arms training to CPI-Maoists cadres in jungles of Arunachal Pradesh.

SFs arrested two top militant of NDFB, identified as Nicholas Narzary alias Kungfu and Hangama Boro, at Rowta Chariali in Udalguri District. One pistol along with several rounds of ammunition and a cell phone has been recovered from their possession.

Shortage of funds has made the ULFA-ATF issue extortion threat to traders in the Districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh and some small tea growers.

The 'publicity in charge' of the ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotia on November 2 said that they would not wait forever for ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa or other central committee members to return to the organization and there would be change of leadership of the outfit if necessary.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi reacting to the ULFA-ATF threat said, "There is nothing new in the threat.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi also assured a 17 member Dimasa delegation from All Dimasa Students Union, Dimasa People's Council, and Joint Action Committee for Dimaraji Movement and All Dimasa Women Forum that the Dimasa statehood issue might be resolved soon with a few compromises.

Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on November 2 said the Government was aware of the CPI-Maoist spreading their activities in the northeast and was taking steps to contain them.

SFs arrested top KPLT linkman, identified as Joysing alias Mahajan Kro and Rani Kramsapi, the girlfriend of Ranam Engti, a 'sergeant major' of KPLT at Jeng Bey Gaon from Anjukpani area in Howraghat of Karbi Anglong District. Some incriminating documents were recovered from Joysing's possession.

SULFA men killed one civilian, identified as Harjit Kalita, (22) and injured Mofidul Islam and Khanin Kalita at Koraipatty in Jogighopa of Bongaigaon District.

Suspected militants belonging to HTF exploded a bomb on a railway bridge near Ditackchera railway station in Dima Hasao District leading to suspending movement of trains.No injury or casualty was reported due to the incidence.

Suspected militants belonging to NDFB on November 2 abducted an engineer of a private construction company identified as Alom Hussain from Kokrajhar District.

RPF personnel arrested an inspector of the Railway Protection Special Force, identified as Kanwaldeep Singh Sidhu, from Guwahati Railway Station. RPF seized three pistols, along with 70 rounds of AK-47 rifle and a magazine, 50 rounds of .303mm and 7 rounds of 9mm pistol with 4 magazines, 2 daggers and 5 Samsung mobile phones with 12 SIM cards from him. When interrogated by GRP officials, Sidhu said he had gone to Dimapur after being called by one James who claimed to be from the NSCN.

ULFA-ATF fired at the Police personnel and injured one constable, identified as Kamal Nath near Borhat Police Station in Sivasagar District.

ULFA-ATF chief Paresh Baruah has taken absolute control of the outfit by sacking all his comrades and disbanding the political outfit currently holding peace talks with the Central Government.

Earlier, Paresh Baruah had restructured his battalions as 1st battalion in Bangladesh (Lakhimi), 2nd battalion in Myanmar (Rongili) and 3rd battalion in Majuli at Assam (Kopili).

Assam Government has formally announced the election schedule for the eleventh executive committee of the KAADC. KAADC election will be held on December 12 and result would be announced within December 14.

NDFB-ATF 'Education Secretary' B. Naijab stated that the peace-talk between the NDFB and the Government could not be accelerated without the release of NDFB-ATF leader Ranjan Daimari.

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on November 3 and discussed about the growth of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State along the Indo-Bhutanese border and Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state border.

KLA in Assam declared unilateral ceasefire with the Government. The outfit was formed in 1993 as a breakaway faction of the parent KLA organisation in Manipur mainly to protect the right of Kuki tribals in the Dimasa dominated Dima Hasao District.

Unidentified militants killed a sweet shop owner, identified as Lal Chand Badani, in Kokrajhar Town.

Suspected ULFA militants killed a businessman, identified as Nanki Pandit, at Bamunbari in Dibrugarh District.

NDFB-PTF pulled out of the umbrella organization, BNC.

The 'Military chief 'of the NDFB-ATF, Sonbjit Ingti, has bought at least 50 AK-47 and AK-56 rifles from ULFA-ATF 'Chairman' Paresh Baruah. It further reports that NDFB-ATF has served extortion notices to businessmen of Bhalukpong, Seppa and Semma area of Arunachal Pradesh. NDFB-ATF has also served extortion demand of INR 200000 to a manager of Arunachal Pradesh Transport Corporation (APTC) posted in Sonitpur District. NDFB-ATF is also shifting its cadres from Bangladesh to a new camp in Myanmar.

SFs arrested two persons with two SBBL guns at Binhum hill area in Dhansing Rongphar village under Dokmoka Police Station of Karbi Anglong District.

SFs recovered three IEDs on railway tracks between Mahur and Paiding stations in Dima Hasao District, HTF later claimed responsibility for planting the bombs.

SFs killed an unidentified militant belonging to KPLT at Mohen Egti village of Shinghason hill track in Karbi Anglong District. SFs recovered one AK- 47 rifle, one 303 rifle and seven live ammunition of AK rifle from the spot.

Two women from Tuensang were arrested by from Khatkati market in Karbi Anglong District while trying to smuggle weapons from Tuensang District of Nagaland to Karbi Anglong District in Assam. The accused are identified as Muchom Sham and S. Tsutsan Kham both from Tuensang District. Two 7.65 pistol with magazine along with two mobile phones and identity cards were seized by Police. Reports revealed that the militant outfits use women in order get away during checking most of the times. Reports also said that barter of arms for drugs has become a common scenario.

A MHA note, confirmed the presence of ULFA-ATF chief Paresh Baruah in China. The note confirms that Baruah along with the entire top leadership of ULFA-ATF has now set up camp in the Yunan province of China. The MHA note talks about how Baruah and his associates are training the new cadres in the area. Various press release emails sent by ULFA has been traced to be sent from China in the past and sources have revealed that Paresh has succeeded in taking away his family from Bangladesh to China.

ABSU 'President' Promod Boro, who is leading the five-day cycle rally (November 11-15) from Srirampur in Kokrajhar District to Thelamara in Sonitpur District said, "We will be forced to launch an indefinite economic blockade that would paralyse the entire Northeast if the Centre fails to give in to the long-standing demand of Bodoland State."

SFs recovered one kilogram of TNT explosive at Na-Saudhang village under Tingkhong Police Station in Dibrugarh District following the leads provided by arrested SULFA militant Tapan Gogoi alias Kanak Baruah. The Police claimed that Kanak Baruah had been keeping a good liaison with the ULFA-ATF.

SFs arrested ULFA-ATF militant "corporal" Pankaj Gogoi alias Lakkhi alias Vicky alias Tutu alias Kutub from Lachit Nagar area of Guwahati City. Police sources revealed that Gogoi had been involved in the murder of SULFA Tileswar Lahon on October 29. A police official said,"Pankaj was here in the city for the last two weeks and was collecting extortion money from some of the business giants here. He was working under ULFA's sergeant major Babul Gogoi alias Bipul Mahanta, whom we are still looking for."

State Government on November 12 postponed KAAC Election. The decision ended the 10-day-long uncertainty that shadowed the signing of an accord between the UPDS and the Union Government.

Special security arrangement including the Deployment of Army, CRPF in sensitive areas had been taken for the tunnels and bridges in Dima Hasao District which been targeted by the HTF militants.

SFs arrested 9 HTF militants including 'commander-in-chief', 'finance secretary' and a 'sergeant major' from the deep jungles around the of Arda village of Dima Hasao District. Fifteen gelatine sticks, 7 SBL guns, 2 pistols and 2 grenades were recovered from the militants.

SFs arrested one ULFA-ATF 'Medical wing' militant, identified as Rajiv Choudhury alias S Haque, from Sijubari under Hatigaon Police Station of Guwahati City. Security sources further said that attempts are being made by the ULFA-ATF to create disturbances in the city along with the assistance of the Manipur-based PLA.

ULFA-PTF 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa said, "Our priority is getting an honourable solution and an acceptable agreement. Lifting of the banned outfit label and general amnesty are not on our mind right now. These may come at a later stage," he said. Issues like ground rules of ceasefire are also too trifle to be discussed at the moment. Rajkhowa said, "We have not raised the banned outfit and the amnesty issues in our talks so far with the government". Rajkhowa further said, "Our principle concern is to empower the people of the state to assert their rights to control their lands and their natural resources for an honourable existence and also to protect their identity. The people feel insecure in their own land."

SFs arrested a linkman belonging to the ULFA-ATF, identified as Roshan Lal Shah alias Sita Ram, a resident of Khonsa in Arunachal Pradesh from Nagakhat village under Joyore Police Station in Dibrugarh District. SFs recovered1500 assorted live cartridges and 42 thermo wears from his possession.

SFs recovered FICN amounting to INR 20,000 in the denomination of INR 500 from the house of Mohammad Bhaktaruddin Laskar (37) at Maniarkhal in the Cachar District. Mohammad Bhaktaruddin Laskar was subsequently arrested by SFs.

SFs arrested one MULTA militant, identified as Kudus Ali (24), at Chhagolia Village in Dhubri District. SFs recovered one country made one .303 rifle, ammunition and Fake Indian Currency Notes amounting to INR 93,000 during the process.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to Manipur based PLA including a woman identified as 'Lieutenant Colonel-cum-chief medical officer' Binolata alias Ibechaobi, and 'Lieutenant Colonel' Naorem Ranjit (36).

Following the arrest of nine HTF militants including 'Commander in chief ', 'Finance Secretary' and a 'Sergeant Major' on November 13, HTF plans to attack Government properties and abduct senior officials on a large scale in Dima Hasao District came to light, reports.

SFs arrested three militants of KPLT including 'foreign secretary' of the outfit from Morigaon District during a routine check along NH-37.

Members hailing from the TJAC and PUCL joined the movement for creation of a separate state for Bodos by lending their support to the ABSU at Thelamara in Sonitpur District during a state demand rally. PUCL president Jaya Vindhyala said at the rally, "The Bodos' demand is legitimate because they, like the people in Telengana, have been deprived of their rights over the years".

An engineer of a private construction company, Alom Hussain (47), who was abducted by suspected Anti-Talks faction NDFB-ATF militants on November 2, was released at Deohati on National Highway 31 in Bongaigaon District. A family member of Hussain said he was released on humanitarian ground, as he was unwell. They did not pay any ransom to any militant group.

A Bangladeshi court indicted ULFA commander-in-chief Paresh Barua and 10 others, including former Junior Home Minister Lutfozzaman Babar, JeI leader Matiur Rahman Nizami and former top bosses of the Bangladesh's intelligence agencies, in the country's biggest weapons smuggling case when 10-truck loads of arms for ULFA were seized on April 2, 2004. The hearing (of the main trial) will start on November 29, 2011.

Officials familiar with the investigation said their extended investigation found Chinese firm NORINCO to have produced the weapons but they could not identify the ship that carried the illegal consignment to Bangladeshi territory.

SFs recovered five bottle grenades from the house of one Dhaneshwar Konwar, a resident of Laguabari village under Demow Police Station in Sivasagar District.

Lunneh Kuki, 'Publicity Secretary' of HTF said that the leaders of the organization met on November 15 at Hempeupet in Dima Hasao District and resolved to intensify their actions if the authority failed to release the detained leaders.

India is likely to lodge its protest against the presence ULFA-ATF 'Chairman' Paresh Baruah in China, besides the flow of weapons into the Northeastern region.

SFs arrested one top KPLT militant, identified as Langsing Bey (25), from Diphu in Karbi Anglong District. The Police source further said that based on his statement SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol, 2 magazines and 10 rounds of live ammunition from Langmili Forest area under Bakaliaghat Police Station in the same District.

Suspected APA militants shot at and injured AMSU Kamandanga unit 'assistant secretary' Zakir Hussain at Grahampur Bazar under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District.

A top NDFB-ATF militant, identified as Nripendra Basumatary alias B Narkhw (26), surrendered in Udalguri District. He deposited one 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine, and four rounds of live ammunition.

State Government is worried following intelligence inputs suggesting presence of senior CPI-Maoist leader Koteswar Rao alias Kishenji somewhere in Bongaigaon or Kokrajhar District in the State.

SFs have beefed up vigil in the State apprehending attempts by the ULFA-ATF to strike on and around the 'Black day' on November 28.

SFs busted a hideout and killed three militants of the ULFA in the Namsai Reserve Forest area in Lohit District.Two of the three militants were identified as Kapil Bora and Ramen Gogoi while the third remains unidentified. SFs recovered one AK 47 rifle and grenades during the operation.

SFs busted a hideout of the Manipur based PLA at Tarapur Road in Silchar Town. The arrested militants include 'lieutenant' Ramesh Singh (35), a resident of Manipur's Imphal West District, Ibochouba Singh (23), of Jiribam Subdivision and Jiban Singh, the leader of the cell and an inhabitant of East Imphal District. SFs recovered a laptop, six mobile phones, six SIMs, a digital camera and INR 13,400.

ULFA-ATF 'Chief' Paresh Baruah has instructed his cadres to drive the CPI-Maoist out of their territory.

Margherita Police initiated an enquiry into the reported movement of armed NSCN-Khaplang militants in Margherita in Tinsukia District and their mass extortion.

on proposed 'Supra State of Nagaland" as reported in the media, Assam Government spokesperson and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "there is no Naga-dominated areas in the State except a few Jemi Naga-inhabited villages in NC Hills (Dima Hasao) District". He further said, "Nagaland has encroached upon some areas of Assam but Nagas do not inhabit those areas and a case is pending in the Supreme Court".

Governments of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh have urged New Delhi to clarify plans to offer a 'supra-state body' to the NSCN-IM to enable Nagas outside Nagaland to preserve their identity.

Centre informed Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh that there was no move to grant a 'supra state body' status to Nagas settled across the North-East and the negotiators, who have been talking to the NSCN-IM, had never promised the outfit any such arrangement that may have severe inter-state ramifications.

SFs arrested three militants belonging to PLA of Manipur from Dispur area in Guwahati. Police said that the trio was undergoing medical treatment at a private nursing home.

SFs arrested two top NDFB-ATF militants, identified as Karanjit Bodo and Arjun Basumatary, from Amingaon area of Kamrup (Rural) District.

Unidentified militants abducted Khrar Ahmed alias Naz, a student of BSc 3rd year in Karimganj College, from the Bhanga area in Karimganj District.

SFs recovered an IED weighing 12 kilograms suspected to bat Lakhurakhan Gaon under Sonari Police Station in Sivasagar District.

SFs arrested one militant belonging to the APA, identified as Saru Murmu (20), from Kachugaon under Gossaigaon Subdivision of Kokrajhar District, while he was trying to collect extortion money from a contractor. SFs recovered a mobile handset from the militant.

UDLA militants released the loco pilot Tarun Kumar Bhattacharjee, who was abducted by them. Sources said INR 2.2 million was paid as ransom for securing the release.

ULFA-ATF announced that a new 16-member Central committee of the outfit would be formed soon.

Security Sources are worried about ULFA-ATF revival plans. ULFA-ATF is reported to have recruited more than 120 new cadres in the past six months, revamped its political wing and extorting money from leading business houses in Assam.

Two top militants of the ULFA-ATF were killed when the explosives they were trying to plant on a railway track exploded at Aouhatia Sarangabam between Bhojo and Longpotia railway stations, in Sivasagar District.

Governor of the State Janaki Ballav Patnaik said that as far as money and weapons are concerned, the CPI-Maoist cadres in Odisha and Chhattisgarh are getting constant help from ULFA-ATF.

Peace accord between the UPDS and the Central Government will be signed on November 25 in the presence of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in New Delhi.

SFs killed a top KPLT militant, identified as Amphu Terang, and arrested two others, including the outfit's 'finance secretary' Rana Hisang and Aro Killing, at Gobar Pathar Kro Village under Dokmoka Police Station in Karbi Anglong District.

UPDS will not abandon the demand for a separate state even after signing the peace accord scheduled for November 25 with Central Government. The peace accord between UPDS and Central Government will lead to the creation of KAATC.

The Central Government has formally confirmed that several militant outfits of Northeast, including ULFA, NDFB, both factions of NSCN have camps in Sagaing Region, and States of Chin and Kachin in Myanmar.

ULFA-ATF announced a new 16-member central committee, but left all positions occupied by ULFA-PTF leaders free except that of the deputy commander-in-chief.

ULFA-PTF described the move as unconstitutional, as it went against the outfit's basic tenets.

A top source in the MHA said the name of the new chairman could be a "fictitious one". He added, "We find a couple of fictitious names in the new committee like Lt Salim and Lt Azahar Ali, both of whom are designated as assistant organisation secretaries."

The Central Government has warned State Government of possible subversive acts by ULFA-ATF between November 27, 2011 and January 26 2012 after intercepting two phone calls made by Paresh Baruah to his cadres based in the state.

HTF 'Commander-in-Chief' Benjamin Zote during interrogation said that HTF has no link with the NSCN and has no firearms in its possession. Zote further said that HTF was formed following the ethnic clashes among the Dimasas and the Zeme Nagas in 2009 and that HTF has no link with the IPF and ISF. IPF and ISF are also demanding for bifurcation of Dima Hasao into two autonomous Districts.

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has given its nod for signing an accord with UPDS.

ULFA 'General Secretary' Anup Chetia's extradition will face legal hurdle even after signing of extradition treaty with Bangladesh as Chetia has applied for political asylum. Further, Bangladesh Government cannot take any unilateral decision on handing over Chetia to India unless the court allows it and so India can only seek his possession.

SFs rescued a businessmen, identified as Paridas Saha, after he was abducted by NDFB-ATF militants on the same day in Kokrajhar District. SFs also arrested 9 persons in this connection including one NDFB-ATF militant, identified as Musuka Narzary alias Martin, and one linkman identified as Jayanta Ray.

Three AANLA militants, identified as 'private' Durga Munda, 'private' Jeet Munda and 'private' Rabin Singh Bhuiyan, surrendered in Tinsukia District.

Police recovered a body, suspected to be of the abducted student Ahrar Ahmed alias Naz (19), from Monosangan village under Bhanga block in Karimganj District. Unidentified militants had abducted Naz on November 19.

SFs arrested a ULFA militant, identified as Phatik Hatimota, one of those convicted in the killing of Sanjoy Ghose, from Salmora area of Majuli in Jorhat District.

SFs arrested another suspected ULFA militant, Kumud Das alias Ron Hazarika, from Nalbari District.

UPDS formally signed an accord with the Central and Assam Government.

HTF elected N Gamlien Hmar as 'Commander-in-Chief' and Nicky as 'Finance Secretary' as replacement for the arrested Commander-in chief and Finance Secretary.

SFs arrested four members of a newly floated militant outfit, Assam Tribal Commando, from North Lakhimpur District when they had come to collect extortion money from a local businessman. Arrested militants include the 'commander-in-chief' of the outfit identified as Pinku Daimary and three other cadres.

Two civilians - J S Sindhu 'General Manager' of a cement company and Ramen Sharma, 'Deputy General Manager' of AMDC - were abducted by suspected Karbi militants from their offices at 18-Kilo locality near the Industrial town of Umrangshu in Dima Hasao District. KPLT is suspected to be behind the abduction.

SFs recovered arms and ammunition following an encounter between SFs and Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA-ATF militants in the forests between Madhupur and Medela in Dibrugarh District.

NDFB-PTF has appealed the GNLA to release Prafulla Boro, BDO of the Dadengiri Development Block of West Garo Hills District without any condition on humanity.

Three militants of ULFA-ATF, identified as 'corporal' Bhadiya Bhumij alias Bidea Gowala, 'corporal' Tankeswar Moran and 'corporal' Rocky Bordoloi, alias Bidul Sonowal, surrendered at Laipuli in Tinsukia District.

ULFA-PTF 'Chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa said that only discussions can lead to a political settlement and cautioned that failure of which would lead to a state of civil war. He further said, "People of Assam means not only Assamese people but all 'bhumiputras'(son of the soil) who have raised the demand for establishing peace in the state. We have only obeyed their demand and initiated peace talks with the government."

Dilip Nunisa 'Chairman' of DHD-N said that although his group has settled for the demand of a territorial council instead of a separate state, two sticking issues of splitting Dima Hasao into two Districts and amalgamation of Dimasa-inhabited areas in adjoining districts with council areas still remains.

Senior Congress leader of Dima Hasao District and 'chairman' of Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council (DHAC) Depolal Hojai has been removed from the party days after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named him as one of the accused in a INR 520 million scam in the NC Hills Autonomous Council.

DPC urged Pro-Talks faction of ULFA-PTF 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa to support the demand for merger of Dimasa inhabited area of Nagaon, Cachar, Karbi Anglong and Nagaland contiguous to Dima Hasao District by incorporating it in ULFA's charter of demands, which would be placed before the Central Government.

SFs arrested six extortionists, identified as Soda Basumatary (26), Maikhwam Narzary (21), Ebon Basumatary alias Abinash (21) and Bhrindiraj Brahma (23) alias Jetha alias James, Bundaram Brahma (24) and Raju Chetry (20), from Bongaigaon and Chirang District on an unspecified date.

SFs arrested five militants belonging to NDFB from Pukhripara II village under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara District. The arrested militants were identified as Sankar Brahma (18), Binod Basumatary (19), Indrajit Brahma (18), Ajit Brahma (18) and Bijit Basumatary (19). SFs recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, two bullets of 7.65mm pistol, 10 detonators, a 12mm gun, one 12mm shotgun, an NDFB demand note besides three mobile handsets and four SIM cards.

During the interrogation of 'foreign secretary' of KPLT Maniram Rongpi, collusion between a section of UPDS militants and KPLT became known. Some of the UPDS militants had helped KPLT militants in recent times to carry out unlawful activities in Karbi Anglong District.

On the demand of UPDS for dissolution of the existing KAAC and appointment of a neutral body until the elections, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the matter is to be resolved by the State Government.

Barak Valley Khasi-Jaintia Welfare Association has sought the intervention of Pro-Talks faction of ULFA-PTF 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa for taking up their cause for the formation of KDC in Barak Valley with the Central and State Government.

New 'acting chairman' of Anti Talks faction of ULFA-ATF Dr Abhijeet Bormon is an Assamese Doctor living in Cleveland region of UK. Dr Borman is believed to run a frontal organisation of the ULFA from UK.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 1 assured that the election to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council would be held next month (January 2012).

One top militant of NDFB, identified as Sutu Barman alias B Subura (22), surrendered at Gauripur in Dhubri District.

HPC-D of Assam declared unilateral ceasefire with Central Government, State Government and SFs.

ULFA-ATF 'Commander-in-Chief' Paresh Baruah has sought help from highly trained militants of Manipur-based PLA to launch offensive in Assam. Sources said that it was second instance within 2011 when the PLA militants are roped in by the ULFA-ATF.

Thirty-three militants of the anti-talks factions of the NDFB Ranjan Daimary-faction and the ULFA-ATF surrendered before the Army and deposited their arms, ammunition and explosives in Assam.

Jivan Moran, a top leader of the militant outfit ULFA-ATF and an Indian journalist were reportedly detained by authorities in Myanmar.

29 militants of KLNLF, including a 'Commandant Sergeant Major' and two women cadres, joined the UPDS.

Tripartite talks between Central Government, State Government and NDFB-PTF remained inconclusive. Tripartite Talks DHD-N faction also suffered the same fate. Talks with NDFB-PTF and DHD-N were stuck over the demands for separate States of Bodoland and Dimaraji, respectively.

Unidentified persons abducted a doctor, Bidyut Nath, of Silchar Medical College from Mohanpur in Hailakandi District.

SFs exchanged fire with militants of ULFA-ATF at Na Tal Pathar under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District.

SFs on arrested one RVA militant, identified as Vikram Rabha (30), from Dangaijhora village in Kokrajhar District.

BW and the Central Government are close to sealing a deal on the lines of the UPDS Accord. However, the sticking point remains on the issue of withdrawal of criminal cases pending against its members.

DHD 'Chairman' Dilip Nunisa termed the renaming of North Cachar Hills as Dima Hasao a conspiracy and reiterated the demand for integration of Dimasa villages, including those in Cachar and Nagaon Districts.

NIA special court on December 5 extended the custody of Dilip Singh alias N. Wangba 'chief of external affairs' of PLA by four days.

SFs arrested three militants of ADF - Someswar Soren, Rabiram Soren and Sunil Hasda - in two different operations in Gossaigaon and Kachugaon in Kokrajhar District. SFs recovered one hand-grenade, one 7.65mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition, two country-made 7.62mm rifles, four bullets of 7.62 calibre and demand notes.

Indian Agencies tracked money worth $200,000 remitted by BW, through banking channels from Singapore to Nepal to an account with Everest Bank's branch in New Baneswar in Kathmandu.

NDFB-PTF asked the Central Government to replace former IB chief PC Haldar with a politician as the interlocutor. This comes after MHA officials asked the outfit to seek the solution to its demand for a separate state at the political level.

Unidentified militants abducted and subsequently killed former 'Lakhimpur District President' of AAMSU Khalilur Rahman in Lakhimpur District.

ULFA-ATF abducted wife and son of a businessman, Binod Bansal, from Sonari in Sivasagar District. The abducted mother and son were identified as Padma and Parash respectively.

Unidentified Persons abducted a small tea grower, Pranab Goswami, from the Ambikapur area under the Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District.

Insurgent groups in the Northeast are procuring arms in China and some other South East Asian countries before smuggling them into India through Myanmar and Bangladesh, Government said.

The Minister said India has raised its concern with China, Myanmar and Bangladesh from time to time through diplomatic channels on the issue of reported smuggling of arms through their territories. To check smuggling across the Indo-Myanmar border, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Myanmar in January 1994 for maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas.

Suspected NSCN-K militants abducted four civilians - two truck drivers and two labourers - from Jaipur area in Cachar District.

Regarding the detention of Jibon Moran 'second-in-command' of ULFA-ATF, Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the MHA said, "Myanmarese authorities have conveyed to the MEA (ministry of external affairs) about the arrest of two Indian journalists from Myanmar-China border, but said there has been no arrest of any person by the name of Jibon Moran".

Suspected ULFA militant armed with sharp weapons attacked and seriously injured six people at Jagun in Tinsukia Distict.

SFs arrested one militant of NDFB-Ranjan Daimary, identified as Ashish Boro, from Kacheripara village in Udalguri District. SFs recovered a 9mm pistol and a magazine from him.

ULFA-ATF 'publicity in charge' Arunodoi Dohotiya, said that the "Indian forces", particularly the personnel of the CoBRA, are committing atrocities on innocent people in upper Assam, particularly in the District of Tinsukia.

BSF will ask its Bangladesh counterparts during a meeting between senior officials of BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Shillong, scheduled to be held from December 12 to15, to dismantle hideouts set up by militants from India's Northeast in Bangladesh.

Militants released the three drivers and two of their associates after they were abducted on December 7 from Upper Lodhi Village in Cachar-Dima Hasao border. NSCN-K and HTF are suspected to be behind the incident.

Pranab Goswami, a small tea grower who was abducted by suspected militants on December 6, was rescued from the residence of a local Journalist under Pengari Police Station in Digboi in Tinsukia District.

Security has been beefed up in the Districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh following the threat by ULFA-ATF to target Non-Assamese.

SFs arrested three arms dealer, identified as Mozammel Haque (38), Rahim Ali (25) and Ranjan Biswas (42), near Lakhipur under Goalpara District.

SFs arrested an ULFA linkman, identified as Phanindra Deka (37), from Noonmati area in Guwahati City.

A MULTA militant, identified as Nur Hussain (35), was arrested from Phulgasa village under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara with a 9mm pistol and ammunition.

SFs arrested three ULFA militants from a farmhouse in Baihata Chariali in Kamrup District.

Another three ULFA militants were arrested from Golakganj in Dhubri District.

SFs arrested two MULTA militants in Dahalagutipara village in Dhubri District. One pistol was recovered from them.

As many as 28 doctors left the RNB Civil Hospital in Kokrajhar District on December 10 and the number reached 30 on the following day after an extortion demand made by suspected militants of NDFB-Ranjan. Almost all doctors from the Gossaigaon Civil Hospital have also left the hospital following similar threats.

KPLT 'General Secretary' Nilip Enghi saying, "We will decide to come out over ground after all the clauses of the peace accord are implemented".

ULFA-ATF stated that Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was a member of the political wing of the outfit.

Assam Police have urged the State Government to create a post of Superintendent of Police (Operations) in Upper Assam to co-ordinate offensives against CPI-Maoist. SP (operations) will report to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Eastern Range).

The Gauhati High Court extended the conditional interim bail period of DHD-J 'chairman' Jewel Garlosa and 'Commander-in-Chief' Niranjan Hojai by two months.

In recent times, ULFA-ATF has recruited 20 youths from the Districts of Nalbari, Baksa, Barpeta, Kamrup (Rural) and Kamrup.

Suspected militants from NDFB-Ranjan and AANLA have issued extortion demand to least five senior doctors of Biswanath Chariali Civil Hospital in Sonitpur District.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh said that the ongoing anti-dam stir in Assam has caught the attention of the Centre, as the suspected CPI-Maoist cadres have been mobilised for extensive propaganda.

All the 568 militants of the UPDS, a Karbi militants group surrendered their arms at a function held at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District.

BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary said that the frequent incidents of murder, abduction and extortion in the council were taking place as no clear identification of cadres of the different factions of the NDFB exists.

Major Dimasa organisations urged the DHD-N not to sign a peace accord if New Delhi refused to include their demarcated 95 villages outside Dima Hasao District within the proposed Dimaraji Territorial Council.

Unidentified militants abducted Ashok Paul (52), a prominent businessman of Gouripur Town, from Nandinipar on NH-31 under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District.

The BSF handed over a fresh list of 41 militant camps operating in Bangladesh to the BGB, urging them to dismantle them.

BSF spokesman Ravi Gandhi said, "We have given them a list of Indian insurgents' camps, including the banned ULFA, NSCN-IM, NDFB, NLFT, HNLC, PLA and GNLA in Bangladesh. We are hopeful they will soon act on it".

MHA will chalk out strategies to deal with the CPI-Maoist problem in a meeting of the heads of the Police Forces of the Northeast, convened by the IB in Guwahati on December 19 and 20.

NDFB-Ranjan said that the outfit is not behind any kind of extortion drive in the BTAD and that the allegations were 'baseless'.

The bail petition of Ansai Boro, an accused in the October 30, 2011 serial blasts was filed before the court. Bail petitions of another three accused are expected to be moved on December 22, 2011.

Joint Secretary (North East) of the MHA, Sambhu Singh admitted that the talks with the DHD-N have not been progressing satisfactorily.

Police arrested two SULFA militants, identified as Manjit Roy and Nitya Roy, for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a businessman in Dhubri District.

SFs recovered a powerful IED from the railway tracks near Hanhchara Kujibali between Sivasagar Railway Station and Simaluguri Junction in Sivasagar District.

SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Jokai Reserve Forest in Dibrugarh District.

SFs arrested one 'project officer' of KCP -Kesho Meitei, identified as Maibom Dilesh Singh (40) alias Nongpoknganba alias Noren alias Dorjee, from Karbi Path in Guwahati city.

Over the past few days, suspected Bru (Reang) militants have demanded a sum of INR 1 million from each of the seven persons who have so far received calls from suspected militants in Karimganj District.

ADG-SB Assam Police Khagen Sarma said, "The Maoists [Communists Party of India-Maoist] are trying to increase their presence in the region.

SFs arrested five ADF militants including the 'commander-in-chief' Habil Murmu (24) at Gossaigaon sub-Division in Kokrajhar District.

Expressing concern at the spread of the CPI-Maoist in the State, Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik said, "Now a new insurgent element has entered the scene. It is the Maoists. "They are mostly active in Dhemaji and Tinsukia Districts bordering with Lower Dibang valley and Lohit Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

Suspected ACMA abducted a businessperson, identified as Ratan Saha (36), from Gurufella Bazar in Gossaigaon Sub-Division in Kokrajhar District.

A delegation of the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha, led by its General Secretary B Tanti, met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi. The delegation informed the Chief Minister that many instances of CPI-Maoist luring youths belonging to the tea tribes to join them had become known.

Separately, the CBI filed seven chargesheets in the Court of Special Judge, CBI (Guwahati) in connection with two cases relating to misappropriation of funds in NC Hills Autonomous Council (Dima Hasao Autonomous Council).

A new outfit under the nomenclature NDPA has emerged in Dima Hasao District.

ULFA-ATF leader Paresh Baruah, accused Thuingaleng Muivah 'General Secretary' NSCN-IM, of disintegrating the Northeast insurgent movements by siding with the Indian Government thus, failing to keep his promise made to the people of Nagaland.

The 24-hour Kokrajhar District bandh called by the All BTC Bengali Youth Student Federation in protest against the abduction of a 28-year-old businessman, Ratan Saha by suspected Adivasi militant, evoked mixed response in the District.

Police recovered the bodies of two abducted officials inside a forest at Haskhuji about 18 km off Umrangshu in the Dima Hasao District. The two - Colonel (retired) J.S. Sandhu, Deputy General Manager of a cement project of Jaiprakash Associates Limited, and Ramen Sarma, Deputy Manager, AMDC.

Unidentified militants abducted Assam Gramin Vikash Bank 'Nagirjuli branch Manager', Naren Rajbongshi, in Baksa District.

SFs busted two camps of the KPLT in Hidli and Amlokhi areas under Dilai Police Station of Karbi Anglong District.

The Koch Rajbongshi Sanmilita Mancha (Koch Rajbongshi United Forum), an umbrella organization of the Koch Rajbongshi community, has called a 10-hour Assam bandh, in demand for a separate Kamtapur State and ST status for the community.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the ongoing protest in the State against the 2000-MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh has the support of ULFA-ATF and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Gogoi said, "It is out in the open now. ULFA rebels and Maoists [CPI-Maoist] are very much there. They are trying to enforce lawlessness in the state and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity [KMSS] is also there."

KMSS secretary Akhil Gogoi said, "We have been telling that there is no support from any armed outfits to our protest but the government is stressing this just to malign us and dilute our movement. We are protesting against the joint efforts of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC to rob us off our rights on the river."

Hinting at links of KMSS with the CPI-Maoists, Arunachal (West) MP Takam Sanjay urged the Central Government to ban KMSS in the interest of national security. KMSS is spearheading the agitation against the 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.

Labourers of Mathurapur Tea Estate apprehended three armed youths, identified as Wangphung Kanyak (22) of Nagaland, Bijay Kherowal (22) and Biju Munda (44), while they tried to attack them, and handed over them to Mathurapur police in Sivasagar District. According to sources, Police recovered 1 AK-47 and 30 rounds of active bullets from their possession.

Businessman Ratan Saha, who was abducted on December 21, returned home on December 29 in Kokrajhar District. While Police said that the businessman was released due to the constant raids conducted by them, another source said that the family paid ransom for his release.

According to Police records, there been more than 50 per cent increase in abduction cases over the past 10 years in the State.

97 surrendered militants belonging to BW left Haflong (Dima Hasao District) for Guwahati to join the Assam Police Service.

Around 148 SPOs launched a seven-stage agitation programme demanding permanency of their jobs.

MHA in its year-end review for 2011 termed it as one of the most successful years in terms of bringing rebel groups to the negotiation table in Assam as well as in other northeastern states. MHA in a statement said, "There has been significant decline in incidents of violent killing of civilians and personnel of the security forces in the northeastern states due to the consistent efforts of the ministry of home affairs. Dialogues and negotiations with underground outfits have been held and SoO have also been signed".

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that 2012 will be a year of settlement and MoS will be signed with at least four militant groups in the region.

A suspected militant, Barson Ronghang (27), who was arrested on in Dima Hasao District in connection with the abduction and killing of two senior officials of a Japyee cement company and Assam Mineral Development Corporation respectively, has told Police that NSCN-IM militants were involved in the act.

SFs arrested two linkmen of NDFB-RD, identified as Pranjit Basumatary and Hanggama Basumatray, from Basbari village under Karigaon Police Outpost of Kokrajhar Police Station in the same District.