Assam (Insurgency North East): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2020

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January - 1	A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant who is close to ‘chairman’ Abhijit Asom was arrested from Panjabari in Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) on January 1, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Bitopan Sonowal who had entered Guwahati on December 29. Read more... A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant who is close to ‘chairman’ Abhijit Asom was arrested from Panjabari in Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) on January 1, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Bitopan Sonowal who had entered Guwahati on December 29. Read less...
January - 1	Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy at two unspecified locations in Nalbari District, reports The Telegraph on January 2. The protest was organised by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP). Police b Read more... Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy at two unspecified locations in Nalbari District, reports The Telegraph on January 2. The protest was organised by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP). Police baton charged AASU members and picked up two AJYCP members. Read less...
January - 1	On January 1, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-S Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Laben Muchahary alias Lwithama. The arrestee was in possession of Indian and Bhutan currencies. Read more... On January 1, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-S Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Laben Muchahary alias Lwithama. The arrestee was in possession of Indian and Bhutan currencies. Read less...
January - 1	United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on January 1 stated that Centre’s imposition of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was provoking a section of youths of Assam to take up arms, reports The Telegraph. Chetia’s apprehension came in the wake of a recent me Read more... United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on January 1 stated that Centre’s imposition of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was provoking a section of youths of Assam to take up arms, reports The Telegraph. Chetia’s apprehension came in the wake of a recent media reports that amid the nationwide protests against the CAA, Bordumsa police arrested six youths who were secretly preparing to join ULFA-I. Joining the anti-CAA agitation of the Nagarik Samaj in Kamrup Metropolitan District, he stated that However, the Centre’s conspiracy against the indigenous people will not work,” he added. “We have not instigated or provoked anyone to commit violence and crime in Assam since 2010. He also stated that I appeal to them (youths) to refrain from any thought of taking up arms. We must stay united and resist any move of the Centre democratically if there is anything against the interests of the people of Assam.” Read less...
January - 2	Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) leaders in a press meet on January 2, alleged that they will issue a petition against CAA in Supreme Court, reports East Mojo. AJYCP has also listed out a series of protests in the coming days. Read more... Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) leaders in a press meet on January 2, alleged that they will issue a petition against CAA in Supreme Court, reports East Mojo. AJYCP has also listed out a series of protests in the coming days. Read less...
January - 2	Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) held a joint demonstration in Tinsukia District on January 2, to press for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for tea tribes and repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports The Telegraph. They were supported by t Read more... Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) held a joint demonstration in Tinsukia District on January 2, to press for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for tea tribes and repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports The Telegraph. They were supported by the All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), Adivasi Suraksha Samiti, Chai Janajati Mahila Samiti, Adivasi Mahila Samiti and dozens of other organisations. Read less...
January - 2	On January 2, unidentified assailants fired up on a vehicle at Habial in Golaghat District, reports The Telegraph. The assailants fired upon the house of Rupa and Pranjal Rajkhowa, who had organised anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. A vehicle was also damaged in the incident. Reacting t Read more... On January 2, unidentified assailants fired up on a vehicle at Habial in Golaghat District, reports The Telegraph. The assailants fired upon the house of Rupa and Pranjal Rajkhowa, who had organised anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. A vehicle was also damaged in the incident. Reacting to the incident, All Assam Students Union (AASU), Assistant General Secretary, Monowar Hussein stated that “This is not the first time that anti-CAA movement leaders have been targeted. On December 12, bullets were fired at AASU member Nitu Saikia’s house at Melamora in Golaghat District. A case was registered at Kamargaon Police station but the police have failed to make any headway till date.” Read less...
January - 2	Police arrested three individuals along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 7,00,000 on January 2, from Lakhimpur in Lakhimpur District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Moinuddin, Mohidul Islam and Sahidul Islam. Read more... Police arrested three individuals along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 7,00,000 on January 2, from Lakhimpur in Lakhimpur District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Moinuddin, Mohidul Islam and Sahidul Islam. Read less...
January - 3	AASU which had suspended its night agitation in the wake of violence, resumed night agitational activities against CAA from January 3, reports Assam Tribune. AASU had called off the night-time protest for one week on December 13. Subsequently, all protest activities of the students’ union remained s Read more... AASU which had suspended its night agitation in the wake of violence, resumed night agitational activities against CAA from January 3, reports Assam Tribune. AASU had called off the night-time protest for one week on December 13. Subsequently, all protest activities of the students’ union remained suspended after 1700 hrs. AASU Chief Advisor Samujjal Bhattacharyya stated that “The AASU is determined that the movement remains disciplined and democratic. Our today’s procession was wound up within 2000 hrs. Also, we would ensure that the academic activities of the students are not hampered and both the agitation and studies go hand in hand,” Read less...
January - 3	Assam along with other states have established the role of Popular Front of India (PFI), an alleged radical group, in the violence that erupted during anti-CAA protests, reports Assam Tribune on January 4. Assam Government has sent a detailed report on PFI’s role in the violence in Guwahati on Decem Read more... Assam along with other states have established the role of Popular Front of India (PFI), an alleged radical group, in the violence that erupted during anti-CAA protests, reports Assam Tribune on January 4. Assam Government has sent a detailed report on PFI’s role in the violence in Guwahati on December 11. A Home Ministry official stated that Assam Police and Police forces of several other States have established PFI’s role in the recent violence. At least two PFI activists were arrested in Assam in connection with the violence. National Investigation Agency (NIA) had also submitted reports on the group to the home ministry, claiming it was involved in terrorist activities, including running terror camps and making bombs. Read less...
January - 5	National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was killed near Dwimalupara village in Chirang District on January 5, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Sansula Basumatary alias B Sotbangsa. Two 7.65 mm pistols; two pistol magazines (7.65 mm); two grenades, tw Read more... National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was killed near Dwimalupara village in Chirang District on January 5, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Sansula Basumatary alias B Sotbangsa. Two 7.65 mm pistols; two pistol magazines (7.65 mm); two grenades, two detonators, 15 live ammunitions of 7.65 mm caliber; five 7.65 mm empty cartridge and 4 empty cases of AK-47 were recovered from the militant. Read less...
January - 5	About 40,000 people demonstrated against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on January 5, at Chapakhowa playground in Sadiya in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph. The Sadiya unit of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) organised the rally with support of 32 other organisations and Read more... About 40,000 people demonstrated against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on January 5, at Chapakhowa playground in Sadiya in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph. The Sadiya unit of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) organised the rally with support of 32 other organisations and people in Tinsukia. Read less...
January - 7	East Mojo reports on January 8 that a youth identified as Gyandeep Borpatra Gohain who has been missing from Dibrugarh District since January 4 is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). The development comes after another youth identified as Biji Gogoi from Ti Read more... East Mojo reports on January 8 that a youth identified as Gyandeep Borpatra Gohain who has been missing from Dibrugarh District since January 4 is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). The development comes after another youth identified as Biji Gogoi from Tinsukia District is also suspected to have joined ULFA-I. He has been missing since January 3, 2019. According to sources, Gohain's father is working as conservancy staff in stationHead Quarters (HQ) of Dinjan military station since 1998 and his elder brother is employed as driver at HQ of Chief Construction Engineer (CCE) of the Army at Dinjan (Dibrugarh District). Gohain was a friend of‘lieutenant’ Munna Boruah of ULFA-I who is also the nephew of Paresh Baruah. Read less...
January - 8	About 1,000 people staged a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Muttock tea estate in Lahowal in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read more... About 1,000 people staged a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Muttock tea estate in Lahowal in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read less...
January - 8	Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at the convoy of state cultural affairs minister Naba Kumar Doley in Dhemaji District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Some miscreants reportedly stopped and partially damaged the vehicle of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Debananda Hazarika. Read more... Anti-CAA protesters waved black flags at the convoy of state cultural affairs minister Naba Kumar Doley in Dhemaji District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Some miscreants reportedly stopped and partially damaged the vehicle of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Debananda Hazarika. Read less...
January - 8	Protests against CAA were held in Beltola, Sonapur, Narengi, Chachal and Khanapara in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read more... Protests against CAA were held in Beltola, Sonapur, Narengi, Chachal and Khanapara in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports The Telegraph on January 9. Read less...
January - 11	On January 11 a militant of unspecified militant group was arrested from Khopati in Dhubri District of Assam in India, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read more... On January 11 a militant of unspecified militant group was arrested from Khopati in Dhubri District of Assam in India, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read less...
January - 13	A militant of National Santal Liberation Army (NSLA) was arrested on January 13 in Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Mangal Murmu. Read more... A militant of National Santal Liberation Army (NSLA) was arrested on January 13 in Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Mangal Murmu. Read less...
January - 13	Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary stated that a peace accord containing all factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the Centre would be inked in near future, reports East Mojo. Some members of NDFB-S, led by its chairman B Saoraigwra, are all set to m Read more... Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary stated that a peace accord containing all factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the Centre would be inked in near future, reports East Mojo. Some members of NDFB-S, led by its chairman B Saoraigwra, are all set to meet the Government of India representatives to start peace parleys shortly as the insurgent group members are already in New Delhi to talk peace. If peace parleys with the NDFB-S start this time, then the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) will be the only remaining insurgent outfit active in the state. Read less...
January - 13	High powered committee on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord on January 13 announced that its final report will be ready in a fortnight, reports The Telegraph. The Union home ministry had constituted the high- powered committee in July last year to suggest how to implement Clause 6.Bipla Read more... High powered committee on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord on January 13 announced that its final report will be ready in a fortnight, reports The Telegraph. The Union home ministry had constituted the high- powered committee in July last year to suggest how to implement Clause 6.Biplab Kumar Sarma, the Chairman of the Committee stated that “In preparing such a report, some points seem to be minor but are necessary. We did not seek an extension to submit the report. We hope it will be ready within 15 days”. Clause 6 of the Assam Accord promises constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the “Assamese” people. He also ruled out taking the year 1971 as a cut-off date for identification of Assamese people as has been demanded by some organisations and political parties like the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). He stated that “The year 1971 is for identification of foreigners only.” Read less...
January - 13	North Cachar Hills Indigenous People’s Forum (NCHIPF) on January 13 staged a sit-in in front of the office of Dima Hasao Deputy Commissioner, demanding immediate bifurcation of Dima Hasao District of Assam into two autonomous Districts, reports The Telegraph. The protest was supported by the North C Read more... North Cachar Hills Indigenous People’s Forum (NCHIPF) on January 13 staged a sit-in in front of the office of Dima Hasao Deputy Commissioner, demanding immediate bifurcation of Dima Hasao District of Assam into two autonomous Districts, reports The Telegraph. The protest was supported by the North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students’ Forum (NCHISF). The protesters also submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal through deputy commissioner Amitabh Rajkhowa in support of their demands. The memorandum said that after forcible renaming of North Cachar Hills District as Dima Hasao by the Government on March 31, 2010 amid strong protests by the indigenous non-Dimasa people, who constitute 67 per cent of the total population. Under the banner of NCHIPF, indigenous people started demanding creation of a separate autonomous District with separate council under provisions 1(3) (c) & 2 (1) of Articles 244(2) and 275 (1) of the Sixth Schedule. Read less...
January - 15	On January 15, Indian Army, in an encounter, killed a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant, Jwel Narzary, Deka Damra area in Kokrajhar District of Assam in India, reports The Assam Tribune. Read more... On January 15, Indian Army, in an encounter, killed a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant, Jwel Narzary, Deka Damra area in Kokrajhar District of Assam in India, reports The Assam Tribune. Read less...
January - 16	A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Bhim Chapori in Sadiya District in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. Police arrested him after detecting a facebook account which was detected to be working for ULFA-I. The arrestee was identified as Krishna Gogoi. Read more... A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Bhim Chapori in Sadiya District in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. Police arrested him after detecting a facebook account which was detected to be working for ULFA-I. The arrestee was identified as Krishna Gogoi. Read less...
January - 19	Assam may witness gradual withdrawal of the Army soon as militancy is on the wane, reports Assam Tribune on January 20. According to sources, the situation does not warrant deployment of the Army in Assam after National Democratic Front of Bodoland-saoraigwra (NDFB-S) elements surrendered. Governmen Read more... Assam may witness gradual withdrawal of the Army soon as militancy is on the wane, reports Assam Tribune on January 20. According to sources, the situation does not warrant deployment of the Army in Assam after National Democratic Front of Bodoland-saoraigwra (NDFB-S) elements surrendered. Government of India (GoI) view that as the situation is fast improving, the State Police should deal with the situation with the help of the Central paramilitary forces. However, it is likely that the Central and State governments will monitor the situation before going for withdrawal of the Army in a phased manner. The Army was deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the State in November, 1990.However, a group of the NDFB(S) headed by G Bidai and Batha are still at large and they are suspected to be moving around somewhere along the Assam-Bhutan border areas. Both the Government and the leadership of the NDFB(S) are trying to get in touch with them so that they can also be brought to the negotiation table. A source also added that “The Government is of the view that leaving a handful of people outside may lead to formation of another splinter group. That is why efforts are on to bring everyone on board for a comprehensive solution of the problem,” Read less...
January - 19	Over 5,000 people protested against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act inHojai District of Assam on January 19, reports The Telegraph. Another rally was held at Rupai Siding in Tinsukia District of Assam. Read more... Over 5,000 people protested against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act inHojai District of Assam on January 19, reports The Telegraph. Another rally was held at Rupai Siding in Tinsukia District of Assam. Read less...
January - 20	Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Borah. Two pistols, two magazines, 13 rounds of live a Read more... Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Borah. Two pistols, two magazines, 13 rounds of live ammunition, two pairs of combat uniforms, two green belts, three extortion notes and a mobile phone were recovered from the arrestees. Read less...
January - 21	Protesters against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), waved black flags at Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 21 in Bokakhat near Numaligarh in Golaghat District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The protesters belonged to All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and Assam Jatiyatabadi Yu Read more... Protesters against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), waved black flags at Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 21 in Bokakhat near Numaligarh in Golaghat District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The protesters belonged to All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP). A total of 31 AASU activists and more than 10 AJYCP activists were arrested immediately by Police in connection with the incident Read less...
January - 22	According to East Mojo the surrendering militants include National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) leaders B Saoraigwra, G Bidai and K Batha. The militants had come over ground from camps in Bhutan along Indo-Bhutan border. The surrendering militants, after reaching Rangapara (in K Read more... According to East Mojo the surrendering militants include National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) leaders B Saoraigwra, G Bidai and K Batha. The militants had come over ground from camps in Bhutan along Indo-Bhutan border. The surrendering militants, after reaching Rangapara (in Kokrajhar District) were taken to the Bishmuri area of Kokrajhar. The surrendered militants include 40 United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), seven Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and NLFB.Assam Government has organised an arms-laying down ceremony at the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Auditorium in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on January 23 (today). Read less...
January - 23	An individual who has been missing from Jerai Gaon in Dibrugarh District of Assam is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports East Mojo. The individual was identified as TapubanGohain. The development comes on the backdrop of police confirmation of Gyand Read more... An individual who has been missing from Jerai Gaon in Dibrugarh District of Assam is suspected to have joined United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports East Mojo. The individual was identified as TapubanGohain. The development comes on the backdrop of police confirmation of GyandeepBorpatroGohain, hailing from Chabua in the same District who disappeared on January 4 this year, having joined ULFA-I. Dibrugarh additional superintendent police Padmanabh Baruah said, "The officer-in-charge of ChabuaPolice station learnt from his sources that a youth has gone missing from Jeraigoan under Chabua police station. It was corroborated from Gohain's family members who told the police that he has been missing since January 17." He also added that "We are suspecting that he may have joined ULFA-I and the police are trying to track him”. TapubanGohain is the second youth from Dibrugarh and eighth individual from upper Assam suspected to have joined ULFA-I after the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in Assam. Read less...
January - 23	Formal talks between the Government of India and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) will start soon and the Centre has made it clear that the territorial integrity of Assam would not be touched, reports Assam Tribune on January 24. The three factions of the NDFB led by Ranjan Read more... Formal talks between the Government of India and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) will start soon and the Centre has made it clear that the territorial integrity of Assam would not be touched, reports Assam Tribune on January 24. The three factions of the NDFB led by Ranjan Daimary, Govinda Basumatary and Dhiren Boro are already talking with the Government of India and the NDFB(S) will join the peace process within the next few days. Sources said that the leaders of the NDFB(S) are keen that they should be treated as a separate entity and not clubbed with the other three factions of the NDFB, which are already talking with the Government. That is why, the Government has decided to start talking with the leaders of the outfit separately. Read less...
January - 23	Militants numbering 644 from eight militant groups surrendered and laid down 177 arms, responding to a government’s peace initiative which will ensure their rehabilitation under government schemes, reports The Telegraph. The surrender ceremony was conducted in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan Distric Read more... Militants numbering 644 from eight militant groups surrendered and laid down 177 arms, responding to a government’s peace initiative which will ensure their rehabilitation under government schemes, reports The Telegraph. The surrender ceremony was conducted in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam. The surrendered militants belong to United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S). Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF), CPI (Maoist), National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), Adivasi Dragon Force (ADF) and the National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB). Of the surrendered militants, 301 belonged to NLFB, 178 ADF, 87 NSLA, 50 Ulfa (I), 13 RNLF, eight NDFB, six KLO and one CPI (Maoist) cadres. To rehabilitate and provide a dignified livelihood to surrendered militants, Assam police had launched the Swabalamban schemes in 2017 to impart vocational training and entrepreneurship skills to them. Read less...
January - 23	On January 23, an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant was arrested from Mazbat in Udalguri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read more... On January 23, an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant was arrested from Mazbat in Udalguri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Read less...
January - 23	On January 23, Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered a huge cache of live ammunition from a passenger and arrested him in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Abhinandan Kumar. 320 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee. Read more... On January 23, Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered a huge cache of live ammunition from a passenger and arrested him in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Abhinandan Kumar. 320 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee. Read less...
January - 24	Guwahati High Court on January 24 granted interim bail to NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary, paving his way to join the peace talks in New Delhi, reports The Northeast Today. In 2019, Daimary was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for his role in the 2008 Assam serial blasts case. Read more... Guwahati High Court on January 24 granted interim bail to NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary, paving his way to join the peace talks in New Delhi, reports The Northeast Today. In 2019, Daimary was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for his role in the 2008 Assam serial blasts case. Read less...
January - 24	National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 24 stated that they have filed a charge sheet against five alleged Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives in the Barpeta JMB module case, reports Northeast Now on January 25. Chargesheet was filed against Hafizur Rahman, Yakub Ali, Sariful Isl Read more... National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 24 stated that they have filed a charge sheet against five alleged Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives in the Barpeta JMB module case, reports Northeast Now on January 25. Chargesheet was filed against Hafizur Rahman, Yakub Ali, Sariful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Mohammad Hafiz Safikul Islam under the Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The agency took over the probe in December 2019 on the basis of a case registered at Barpeta Police Station in Assam. Read less...
January - 25	Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) called for 24 hours strike in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong Districts in Assam on January 25, reports Northeast Now. Altogether 17 linkmen and cadres of DNLA have been arrested from Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and Cachar District including wife of an active cadre, Read more... Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) called for 24 hours strike in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong Districts in Assam on January 25, reports Northeast Now. Altogether 17 linkmen and cadres of DNLA have been arrested from Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and Cachar District including wife of an active cadre, while one cadre of the militant outfit surrendered before Police till date. The Hindu adds that DNLA operating out of central Assam’s Dima Hasao District, vowed to oppose any territorial threat the Naga peace deal might bring. Read less...
January - 25	The issue of separate Bodoland State and Union Territory (UT) status is unlikely to be part of the package proposed to be signed with National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S), reports Assam Tribune on January 25. The delegation of the surrendered militants is scheduled to arrive in Read more... The issue of separate Bodoland State and Union Territory (UT) status is unlikely to be part of the package proposed to be signed with National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S), reports Assam Tribune on January 25. The delegation of the surrendered militants is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on January 25 (today). Meanwhile, a senior unidentified Bodo leader who is part of peace process stated that that it has been made clear to the surrendered NDFB-S leaders that the demand for separate State and UT status will not be part of the Bodoland package. All the demands has to be made within the purview of constitution. Government is willing to discuss demands like political rights of the Bodo people, safeguard of their language and culture and related matters. Read less...
January - 25	United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) has issued a call for a "general strike" on Republic Day (January 26), reports East Mojo. The statement came hours after 644 militants, including 50 belonging to ULFA-I, laid down their arms during a ceremony held in Guwahati. Unlike previous ye Read more... United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) has issued a call for a "general strike" on Republic Day (January 26), reports East Mojo. The statement came hours after 644 militants, including 50 belonging to ULFA-I, laid down their arms during a ceremony held in Guwahati. Unlike previous years, this year, other militant outfits have abstained from calling a boycott of R-Day celebrations. Read less...
January - 26	Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to Sign Accord with Bodo Rebel Groups of Assam on January 27 (today), reports News 18. The Centre is all set to sign an accord with all factions of banned Assam-based rebel group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Monday giving political and economic Read more... Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to Sign Accord with Bodo Rebel Groups of Assam on January 27 (today), reports News 18. The Centre is all set to sign an accord with all factions of banned Assam-based rebel group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Monday giving political and economic provisions to the Bodos. The tripartite agreement will be signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi. The tripartite agreement to be signed by top leadership of the four factions of the NDFB, All Bodo Student Union (ABSU), Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna. Read less...
January - 26	United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) claimed responsibility for the five blasts on January 26, reports The Sentinel. The blasts occurred at Teokghat Tiniali in Charaideo District, the second blast took place near Duliajanin Dibrugarh District, the third blast took place at Marwari p Read more... United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) claimed responsibility for the five blasts on January 26, reports The Sentinel. The blasts occurred at Teokghat Tiniali in Charaideo District, the second blast took place near Duliajanin Dibrugarh District, the third blast took place at Marwari patty in Dibrugarh (Dibrugarh District), the fourth blast near Circuit House in Graham Bazaar in Dibrugarh and fifth Doomdooma near 8 no bridge in Tinsukia District. Assam Tribune adds that Police found no trace of explosives in the fifth incident of explosion at Doomdooma, reports Assam Tribune. No casualties were reported in the explosions, of which two explosions were Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), addsEastern Mirror. Read less...
January - 27	A general shutdown was called on January 27 by non-bodo tribes in four District of Assam against the Central government’s decision to ink a peace accord with the various Bodo groups, reports The Northeast Today. According to officials, the shutdown affected Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang and Udalguri dis Read more... A general shutdown was called on January 27 by non-bodo tribes in four District of Assam against the Central government’s decision to ink a peace accord with the various Bodo groups, reports The Northeast Today. According to officials, the shutdown affected Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang and Udalguri districts, which are under the jurisdiction of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). East Mojo adds that life was paralysed in parts of lower Assam areas, especially in Bongaigaon, Goreswar and it adjoining areas on Monday following the Assam bandh called by 21 organisations. The groups include All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), Nath-Yogi Students’ Union, All Bodo Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU), All Adivasi Students’ Union, Oboro Suraksha Samiti and Kalita Janagoshthi Students’ Union and many others. The organizations also demanded that the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), which has continued an armed struggle for a separate Kamatapur state since 1993, be invited for peace talks to solve the long-pending issue. Read less...
January - 27	Assam Tribune adds that those with heinous criminal charges will not be given any reprieve. State minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in reply to a question said that those who are not facing heinous criminal charges will be assisted by the government to join police and paramilitary forces. Read more... Assam Tribune adds that those with heinous criminal charges will not be given any reprieve. State minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in reply to a question said that those who are not facing heinous criminal charges will be assisted by the government to join police and paramilitary forces. Read less...
January - 27	Brajen Mahanta, adviser of the Abodo Surakshya Samiti on January 27 stated that the non-Bodo people of Bodoland under the aegis of the Samiti will carry out a long march demanding socioeconomic and other protection for them in the BTR. Read more... Brajen Mahanta, adviser of the Abodo Surakshya Samiti on January 27 stated that the non-Bodo people of Bodoland under the aegis of the Samiti will carry out a long march demanding socioeconomic and other protection for them in the BTR. Read less...
January - 27	Conflicting reports stated that, after Bodo Accord of January 27 Paresh Baruah may come over ground and sign a peace accord with the Centre as early as April to potentially end a decades-old insurgency in Assam, reports Nagaland Post on January 29. One of Barua’s childhood friends, Rebati Phukan—who Read more... Conflicting reports stated that, after Bodo Accord of January 27 Paresh Baruah may come over ground and sign a peace accord with the Centre as early as April to potentially end a decades-old insurgency in Assam, reports Nagaland Post on January 29. One of Barua’s childhood friends, Rebati Phukan—who “disappeared” in April 2018—is said to be acting as the intermediary between the banned outfit and the Centre. He was apparently drafted by Indian intelligence agencies to break the ice with Barua. Read less...
January - 27	Government of India (GoI) on January 27 signed the Bodo Accord putting an end to decades long movement for a Bodoland state, reports The Telegraph. The Accord rechristened the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) to Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) with additional political and economic bonan Read more... Government of India (GoI) on January 27 signed the Bodo Accord putting an end to decades long movement for a Bodoland state, reports The Telegraph. The Accord rechristened the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) to Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) with additional political and economic bonanza. The accord also made Bodo language the official associate language of the state besides Assamese. The government signed the accord with the four factions (Gobinda Basumatary, Ranjan Daimari, Dhiren Boro and Saoraigwra) of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), which has been spearheading the movement for Bodoland state since 1972, and the United Bodo People’s Organisation, a civil society group. The tripartite agreement was signed in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, joint secretary (Northeast) in the Union home ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam chief secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna. Sonowal, Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary signed the accord as witnesses. Read less...
January - 27	Kokrajhar Member of Parliament (MP) Naba Kumar Sarania on January 27 said the government has repeated the same mistake made during the signing of the BTC Accord in 2003, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that “We are not against the peace process but unfortunately, the interests of the other ethnic t Read more... Kokrajhar Member of Parliament (MP) Naba Kumar Sarania on January 27 said the government has repeated the same mistake made during the signing of the BTC Accord in 2003, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that “We are not against the peace process but unfortunately, the interests of the other ethnic tribes in the area have been ignored once again in the agreement,”He stated that “With the new agreement, new villages are going to be included in the BTR. The matter of inclusion of new villages will be finalised by a commission. So, we demand inclusion of representatives from the non-Bodo section too in such a commission. Otherwise, the interests of the non-Bodo ethnic people will no longer be protected,” Read less...
January - 27	Members of Praktan KLO Samannay Mancha, a group of surrendered KLO cadres, sought talks with the government on the ST issue of their community otherwise they will be forced to return to their old path, reports Assam Tribune on January 28. The Mancha’s president Khagen Chandra Ray stated that “The th Read more... Members of Praktan KLO Samannay Mancha, a group of surrendered KLO cadres, sought talks with the government on the ST issue of their community otherwise they will be forced to return to their old path, reports Assam Tribune on January 28. The Mancha’s president Khagen Chandra Ray stated that “The then DGP Late Khagen Sarma had convinced and called us for talks with the government. Later, he had forced us to lay down arms in 2013 and till the date no talks between the government and us has been arranged”. The surrendered 300 cadres were compelled to put up their fresh demand before the GoI to initiate talks with them on the ST issue following the steps taken by the government to settle the Bodo issue. Khagen also added that around 100 cadres of the outfit in Myanmar are also ready to join the peace talks if the government invites them Read less...
January - 27	On January 27, Central Committee of the Karbi Students Association (KSA) has opposed Government of India ‘s (GoI) decision to expediate the process of granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) Hills status to Bodos living in Karbi Angling and other hill areas of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. KSA President Read more... On January 27, Central Committee of the Karbi Students Association (KSA) has opposed Government of India ‘s (GoI) decision to expediate the process of granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) Hills status to Bodos living in Karbi Angling and other hill areas of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. KSA President Samson Teron stated that while the association hoped the third Bodo peace accord would address the grievance of Bodos, it would oppose the contentious issue under Clause 8 of the accord inked with Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) in 2003. The clause 8 of 2003 accord had granted ST status to Bodos living in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Districts. Read less...
January - 27	Outlook reports on January 28 that Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated “I have been told that if the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) faction (UFLA-Independent) shows interest in peace talks, it would be reciprocated by the Centre”. Report also added that before the accord is sig Read more... Outlook reports on January 28 that Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated “I have been told that if the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) faction (UFLA-Independent) shows interest in peace talks, it would be reciprocated by the Centre”. Report also added that before the accord is signed, the Centre is also likely to finalise the definition of “Assamese”, people who can be considered eligible for constitutional safeguards under the 1985 Assam Accord. A panel looking into the issue is expected to submit its report to the Centre by mid-February. ULFA factions, led by the Arabinda Rajkhowa and Anup Chetia are engaged in peace talks with New Delhi since 2010. Rajkhowa and Chetia are optimistic to sign a peace agreement with New Delhi soon. However, Assam Tribune adds that Assam Finance Minister when asked whether the State or the Centre has received any feeler from ULFA-I vis-à-vis their willingness to join the peace process, Sarma, however, said that there was no such development. He stated that “If permanent peace has to be achieved in the region in an inclusive manner, it has to include the remaining militant groups in Assam and Manipur who are yet to join the mainstream,”. Additionally, the state Finance Minister stated on January 28 that Bodo Peace Accord has fulfilled the aspirations of Bodos and non-Bodos living in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and reaffirmed the territorial integrity of Assam, reports The Telegraph. He claimed that” For the first time, non-Bodos have the option to move out of the council while Bodo villages outside the council can be included,”. The BTC would be given maximum autonomy under the framework of the Constitution with the Centre and state government ready to transfer power to it. Read less...
January - 27	Police detained 17 people for interrogation from Dibrugarh and Charaideo districts of Upper Assam in connection with five bomb blasts, reports The Telegraph on January 28. Ten persons were detained by Dibrugarh police and another seven were detained by Charaideo police. A Senior Police official stat Read more... Police detained 17 people for interrogation from Dibrugarh and Charaideo districts of Upper Assam in connection with five bomb blasts, reports The Telegraph on January 28. Ten persons were detained by Dibrugarh police and another seven were detained by Charaideo police. A Senior Police official stated that “Seventeen persons have so far been detained and are being interrogated in connection with the incidents. We are trying to find out their connection with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) since the outfit has claimed responsibility for the blasts. All were low intensity blasts,” According to Police two blasts in Dibrugarh town and the one at Duliajan were carried out with timer-fitted improvised explosive devices (IED). The blast at Sonari was caused by a grenade as locals witnessed two motorbike-borne youths lobbing it and speeding away.Dibrugarh superintendent of police Sreejith Tiraviam said, “Overground workers of Ulfa (I) were involved in the blasts. We have picked up 10 persons from Dibrugarh district. Eight were from Dibrugarh and two were from Duliajan. Our interrogation is on.” Read less...
January - 27	Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that primary objectives of the treaty were to augment the area and powers of the BTC and streamline its functioning, to address issues relating to Bodos residing outside BTAD, to promote and protect social, cultural, linguistic and ethnic identities of Bodos, to Read more... Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that primary objectives of the treaty were to augment the area and powers of the BTC and streamline its functioning, to address issues relating to Bodos residing outside BTAD, to promote and protect social, cultural, linguistic and ethnic identities of Bodos, to provide legislative safeguards for land rights of tribals, to ensure accelerated development of tribal areas and to rehabilitate members of NDFB factions.Shah announced a special development package of Rs 1,500 crore for the next three years for areas under the BTC. The agreement said, “The Assam government may earmark a sum of Rs 250 crore per annum for a period of three years for the development of the area under BTC. The Centre may contribute an additional amount of Rs 250 crore per annum for the same period.” Assam Chief Minister stated that the new pact would be implemented while keeping the territorial integrity of Assam intact, thereby allaying the fears of those opposed to the further bifurcation of the state. “All the clauses in the agreement would be executed with the support of all stakeholders and no community living in Assam should be worried about the pact. A least 1,550 NDFB cadres will surrender on January 30 with 130 weapons. Read less...
January - 27	United Garo Autonomous Council Movement Committee (UGACMC) has called for a 48 hour Assam general shut down ON January 28, reports The Shillong Times on January 28. The shutdown is to protest against state Government’s perceived lack of response towards its demand of autonomous council for Garo comm Read more... United Garo Autonomous Council Movement Committee (UGACMC) has called for a 48 hour Assam general shut down ON January 28, reports The Shillong Times on January 28. The shutdown is to protest against state Government’s perceived lack of response towards its demand of autonomous council for Garo community in Assam. The shutdown will stretch from January 28 to January 30. Read less...
January - 28	Biswa Sarma on January 28 appealed to Manipur militant groups as well as ULFA-I to join peace process, reports The Telegraph. The offer came a day after the signing of Bodo Accord. He stated that “This is the first time that this government is making a public appeal to ULFA-I for dialogue. If they a Read more... Biswa Sarma on January 28 appealed to Manipur militant groups as well as ULFA-I to join peace process, reports The Telegraph. The offer came a day after the signing of Bodo Accord. He stated that “This is the first time that this government is making a public appeal to ULFA-I for dialogue. If they are willing for negotiations, the Centre will reciprocate with equal respect to bring permanent peace in Assam and the region.” He also added that “Almost all the militant outfits in the northeastern states, barring some in Assam and Manipur, are holding peace talks. Hereby, I would like to request Baruah and ULFA-I to consider engaging in a productive dialogue. Reacting to the peace talks invitation, ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who joined the peace talks in 2016 stated that “The peace talks with us has almost reached the final stage. We will be very happy if the Centre manages to bring Paresh Barua to the peace table but his absence should not hinder the ongoing process. Since our discussion has come so far, it should not be delayed waiting for Paresh Barua.” Read less...
January - 28	Nagaland Post reports that a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official stated that “Talks with ULFA are in final stages and an agreement is likely to be signed soon. Most issues have been resolved with ULFA, including granting constitutional safeguard to the state's indigenous people. This was Read more... Nagaland Post reports that a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official stated that “Talks with ULFA are in final stages and an agreement is likely to be signed soon. Most issues have been resolved with ULFA, including granting constitutional safeguard to the state's indigenous people. This was one of the main clauses of the Assam Accord”. Read less...
January - 28	Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continued across Upper Assam on January 28, reports The Telegraph. In Dibrugarh district, the All Assam Sonowal Kachari Students’ Union, along with other organisations, staged a sit-in at Moran while the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) staged a s Read more... Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continued across Upper Assam on January 28, reports The Telegraph. In Dibrugarh district, the All Assam Sonowal Kachari Students’ Union, along with other organisations, staged a sit-in at Moran while the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) staged a sit-in at Naharkatia. The AASU also staged a sit-in in Tinsukia and Jorhat Districts with the support of various organisations, civil society groups and cultural activists. Read less...
January - 28	United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 28, stated that the outfit would only join talks if sovereignty was the main agenda, reports Hindustan Times. In a telephonic interview, he said the outfit would join talks only if there are no formalities, talks Read more... United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 28, stated that the outfit would only join talks if sovereignty was the main agenda, reports Hindustan Times. In a telephonic interview, he said the outfit would join talks only if there are no formalities, talks are held in an atmosphere of trust and sovereignty was the ‘one-point agenda’ on the table. He stated, “We are demanding sovereignty and that is the one-point agenda for us. It should be on the negotiating table. There is no need to go to Delhi for discussions, we would want the talks to be held in Assam”. Outlook adds that Paresh Baruah stated that if the Indian Government conveys even in a one-line communication that they are ready for talks on all issues, including the core issue of sovereignty of Assam, we have no hesitation to sit for talks. We will send a delegation”. Read less...
January - 29	Amidst fear and speculations looming large among non-Bodo communities residing in BTC, NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary assured that it was a tripartite agreement signed with the government and concerns of BTC residents will be taken into consideration, reports East Mojo on January 30. He stated “There is Read more... Amidst fear and speculations looming large among non-Bodo communities residing in BTC, NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary assured that it was a tripartite agreement signed with the government and concerns of BTC residents will be taken into consideration, reports East Mojo on January 30. He stated “There is nothing like Bodo or non-Bodo and it will not harm the non-Bodos in the BTC region, only a few selected leaders are spreading this agenda,” Read less...
January - 29 January - 30	'Army chief’ of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on the intervening night of January 29-30 from Dhansari area of Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Minom Phonglosa alias Gazaw Dimasa. A pistol and three rounds of ammunition was r Read more... 'Army chief’ of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on the intervening night of January 29-30 from Dhansari area of Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Minom Phonglosa alias Gazaw Dimasa. A pistol and three rounds of ammunition was recovered from the arrestee. Read less...
January - 29	At least 1,500 cadres of four factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) will lay down arms before Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with nearly 130 weapons, at a surrender ceremony on January 30 (today), reports The Telegraph. The ceremony will be held in Guwahati in Read more... At least 1,500 cadres of four factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) will lay down arms before Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with nearly 130 weapons, at a surrender ceremony on January 30 (today), reports The Telegraph. The ceremony will be held in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District. The four factions of the NDFB, which signed the pact, are led by Ranjan Daimary, Govinda Basumatary, Dhiren Boro and B. Saoraigwra. Besides, NDFB-PTF, NDFB-RD and NDFB-S, Dhiren Boro had formed the fourth faction of NDFB in 2019 after he was expelled from NDFB-PTF. Read less...
January - 29	Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants suspected to be involved in the January 26 bomb blast at Teok ghat (Charaideo District) were arrested from Sepakathi in Charaideo District in Assam on January 29, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees were identified as Manas Jyoti Read more... Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants suspected to be involved in the January 26 bomb blast at Teok ghat (Charaideo District) were arrested from Sepakathi in Charaideo District in Assam on January 29, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees were identified as Manas Jyoti Padmavat alias Bastab Jyoti Asom and Chow Lakhi Longno alias Rubul Asom. One 5.56mm AR HK33 rifle with 33 live rounds and two magazines were recovered from the cadres. They had joined ULFA-I in 2009 and 2017 respectively. East Mojo adds that Charaideo Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Mishra stated that "It is suspected that the duo are part of a six-member 'crack-gang' of ‘Arohan’ of ULFA-I and were recently seen hovering the inter-state border of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland in the last few days before the blast took place."The Sentinel adds that arrestees were part of the crack group led by Apurba Gogoi alias Arohan Asom which is suspected to be behind the Serial Blast. Read less...
January - 30	A militant of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO)/ Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) was arrested from Agomani in Dhubri District of Assam on January 30, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the arrestee. Read more... A militant of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO)/ Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) was arrested from Agomani in Dhubri District of Assam on January 30, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the arrestee. Read less...
January - 30	Assam Government has been analysing United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah’s statement in which he stated that they would join talks only if they are held in an atmosphere of trust and sovereignty is the “one-point agenda” on the table, reports The Telegraph on Ja Read more... Assam Government has been analysing United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah’s statement in which he stated that they would join talks only if they are held in an atmosphere of trust and sovereignty is the “one-point agenda” on the table, reports The Telegraph on January 31. Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on January 30 that “We have already invited him to join the peace process. But this is not easy as he is demanding talks based on sovereignty and it will be a complex process. We have received the media reports and the statements he made and currently the state government is analysing them. His statement had some ‘positive’ hints and we are going to share the details when the Prime Minister and Home Minister visit Assam.” Meanwhile, Union home joint secretary (Northeast), Satyendra Garg stated on January 30 when asked about ULFA-I stated that “We only talk to those who agree to abide by the Constitution. However, we must be optimistic. Who had thought that the Bodo militancy issue would be addressed so quickly? There are many positive developments that happened in the last six months and more are in the pipeline.”He also added that “For a fruitful solution, we also want ULFA-I to come onboard. We are working on it and the entire peace process will be over in a few months.” Read less...
January - 30	Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on January 30 sought withdrawal of all cases against members of NDFB factions who laid down their arms, reports The Telegraph on January 31. BTC Chief, who was earlier ‘chief’ of Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) before joining the mainstream in 2 Read more... Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on January 30 sought withdrawal of all cases against members of NDFB factions who laid down their arms, reports The Telegraph on January 31. BTC Chief, who was earlier ‘chief’ of Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) before joining the mainstream in 2003 stated that “It’s important that the government considers the cases registered against these cadres who have decided to join the mainstream. I also want to assure that the authority will take necessary steps but it may take time. Even my cases were withdrawn two years after I became the BTC chief.” Moreover, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) President Pramod Boro, a signatory of the accord, said: “From today, these men will try to live dignified and normal lives. Therefore, I would like to request the state government to consider the criminal cases registered against them.” Read less...
January - 30	East Mojo adds that the Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that talks with pro talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) is on a positive direction. He stated that “We have also requested ULFA leader Paresh Baruah, who is leading the anti-talk faction, to join in the peace process.”Pointing to de Read more... East Mojo adds that the Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that talks with pro talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) is on a positive direction. He stated that “We have also requested ULFA leader Paresh Baruah, who is leading the anti-talk faction, to join in the peace process.”Pointing to demands that are being put on by the proscribed outfit, the minister added that “We have offered ULFA-I leader Paresh Baruah to join the peace process, but it is not easy as they have stick to their demand of sovereignty.” Read less...
January - 30	On January 30, 1615 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants of four factions surrendered in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The surrendered militants include including 836 cadres from factions of NDFP (Progressive), 579 cadres of NDFB-Ranjan Daima Read more... On January 30, 1615 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants of four factions surrendered in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The surrendered militants include including 836 cadres from factions of NDFP (Progressive), 579 cadres of NDFB-Ranjan Daimary faction (NDFB-RD) and 200 members NDFB-S. A total of 178 arms, 4,803 live ammunition, 14 grenades and one 2-inch mortal were surrendered by the NDFB rebel groups. Assam Tribune further adds that Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated that “Today’s development, I am sure, will inspire others to join the mainstream and it proves that the NDFB militants want peace in the State,” Sonowal said, adding, “those who have joined the mainstream today are a potent human resource which can be utilised to make Assam a powerful entity in Southeast Asia. We need to work as Team Assam to achieve our goals.” Read less...
January - 31	Acting on the information disclosed by two arrested cadres of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCKL) identified as Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse, a search operation was launched and two more PDCKL cadres identified as Armung Terang alias Cling Terang (25), and Longkam Dera alias Mohe Read more... Acting on the information disclosed by two arrested cadres of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCKL) identified as Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse, a search operation was launched and two more PDCKL cadres identified as Armung Terang alias Cling Terang (25), and Longkam Dera alias Mohen Fangso (21), were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Langbongkroi under Dokmoka Police Station limits in Karbi Anglong District of Assam on January 31, reports The Sentinel. The SFs also recovered a .22 pistol along with 04 ammunition from their possession. Armung Terang is a Self-Styled ‘Lance Corporal’ and Longkam Dera is PT (Private trainer, rank not conferred yet) of PDCKL. Earlier, PDCKL cadres namely Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse were handed to Police by local people of Virvar Sai Teron gaon in Karbi Anglong when they came to collect extortion money there. One money receipt book and 18 pads of PDCKL were recovered from their possession. Both of them were reported to be the close aides of David Mukrang, army chief ‘Captain’ of PDCKL. The duo sustained injuries as local people assaulted them. Read less...

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