Four NDFB(S) cadres apprehended from Assam-Arunachal border

Tezpur, September 2 (PTI): Four NDFB(S) cadres have been apprehended from a remote area near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border during an operation by security forces, the police said today.  

The four were apprehended during a joint operation by the police and Army, launched on Wednesday last, at Paharpur area under Chariduar police station, DIG Northern Range M S Haque said.   The cadres have been identified as Thunkara Basumatary, Lengra Basumatary, Marchal Daimari and B Swr who was wanted by the NIA in connection with the killing of adivasi villagers in December 2014.   Security forces recovered two grenades, one G-3 rifle, one 9 mm pistol along with live ammunition, several mobile sets and documents from the militant.  The militants were produced before the magistrate at the Tezpur Court here today.   Haque said operations were continuing in the Assam-Arunachal border areas with a strict vigil being maintained to momitor the movement of militants.