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Crime
Assam Rifles Seize ULFA (I) Cadre in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 08:56 PM
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Assam Rifles forces apprehended an active member of the ULFA (I) insurgent group in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant security operation in the region.
Assam Rifles troops operating in Arunachal Pradesh have detained an active cadre of the ULFA (I) insurgent group, according to a statement from the security forces. The apprehension took place in the northeastern state, where the group has been active for several years.
The captured individual was reportedly involved in the planning and execution of insurgent activities in the region. The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and local police, following intelligence reports that identified the target’s location.
Security officials said that the arrest is part of a broader effort to curb insurgency in the area and restore stability. No injuries were reported during the operation, and the captured cadre is being held for further interrogation.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Indian security forces in maintaining peace in the northeastern states, where various militant groups continue to operate.
The captured individual was reportedly involved in the planning and execution of insurgent activities in the region. The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and local police, following intelligence reports that identified the target’s location.
Security officials said that the arrest is part of a broader effort to curb insurgency in the area and restore stability. No injuries were reported during the operation, and the captured cadre is being held for further interrogation.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Indian security forces in maintaining peace in the northeastern states, where various militant groups continue to operate.