The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key accused in a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) case related to the planting of IEDs across multiple places in Assam.
After recovering several suspected IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) from different locations of the state, Assam police have now planned to transfer two cases related to bomb threats by banned insurgent group ULFA-Independent to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the cases.
"We request public support for information in the ongoing investigation on bomb-like devices planted by ULFA. Assam police have announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for those who provide credible information. We have also opened a mobile number and WhatsApp number," the Assam DGP said.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday urged ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah not to create a situation in the state that vitiates the investment environment of the state. His statement came after the seizure of "bomb-like substances" from at least eight places after the banned ULFA
Two motorcycle-borne cadres of the proscribed military outfit, ULFA (I), had lobbed grenades at the military station in Lichubari in Jorhat district on 14th December, as part of a bigger conspiracy to target army establishments across the north-eastern state. It took place less than a month
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday chargesheeted six accused, including four absconders, for various criminal offences in a 2023 case involving a terror attack on an Army camp by ULFA (I) in Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a meeting with a 13-member delegation of the pro-talks faction of ULFA, which is now disbanded, and discussed the issues of rehabilitation of its ex-cadres here in Guwahati.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought reply from the concerned respondents on plea challenging Gauhati High Court overturning the Trial court's judgment convicted five accused including ULFA members in connection with Dhemaji Bomb Blast on 15th Aug 2004, where ten children and three women lost
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the ULFA accord has been created to secure the people of Assam and that nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore will be invested in the state through this agreement.
Assam Gana Parishad (AGP) president and Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Sunday said that the recent agreement signed between the Government of India, Assam and representatives of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) will boost the all-round development of the state.
Singapore has lauded India's historic signing of a peace accord with the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), saying that it will significantly enhance foreign investments from Singapore in the Northeast region.
In a statement here today, Kataria said that the historic moment, an important milestone in Assam, as the peace agreement signed between the government of India and Assam government and a key faction of ULFA will definitely herald a new chapter of peace and development.