ULFA cadres arrested

Diphu, Jun 27 (UNI) Two ULFA cadres, including the organising secretary of the 28th battalion of the outfit, were arrested in Karbi Anglong district today.

Police said the two militants were picked up at 1230 hours from Safapani area under Bokajan police station when they had come to strike a deal with a local arms dealer.

The two militants had been identified as Pranab Gayan, organising secretary, and wireless operator Manoj Barua.

A joint team of police and CRPF rounded the area after being tipped of the visit by the dealer.

The ULFA cadres had earlier met the dealer and made advanced payment for arms procurement.

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