Relentless operations by Security Forces (SFs) have decimated rebel outfits like Karbi People's LiberaTiger (KPLT). "Because of Army operations, money is drying up for militants and they are now targeting remote villages for extortion," the source added. Locals, who already suffer from acute poverty and unemployment, are fed up with such atrocities. Last year, locals of Sirajuli village in Sonitpur District overpowered and apprehended a militant. A peaceful assembly election, where the Army helped civil administramaintain order, also showed that the militants' influence has declined.
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In another incident, Army and Kokrajhar Police launched a joint operation and arrested a militant of AntiTalks faction of the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLAAT), identified as Junas Mardi alias Joyking Mardi from Guruphella village in Kokrajhar District, adds The Shillong Times Read more...
In another incident, Army and Kokrajhar Police launched a joint operation and arrested a militant of AntiTalks faction of the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLAAT), identified as Junas Mardi alias Joyking Mardi from Guruphella village in Kokrajhar District, adds The Shillong Times on May 8. He was involved in numerous cases of extortion, money collection and providing administrative support to the banned outfit. One rifle along with one live round of ammunition was recovered from the terrorist. Read less...
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.