Four ULFA killed, three arrested, grenades seized

Shillong, July 12 (UNI) In a fierce encounter, security forces killed four ULFA members and arrested three other at Adokgre Reserve forest under Mendipathar police station in East Garo Hills District.

The gunfight took place between the ultras and troops of the Naga regiment and Meghalaya Police, state Home Minister Robert Garnett Lyngdoh told UNI here today.

One of those killed last night include 'Captain' Rubul Ali, who was on the most wanted list of Asom police and the brain child behind the recent bomb blasts in Guwahati city.

The security forces also seized one AK-81 rifle, one Chinese made M-20 pistol and 134 rounds of live ammunition and four European made grenades from the militant's possession, he said.

Mr Lyngdoh said those killed were ULFA 'Sergeant Major' Probal Dutta, 'Sergeant' Rudra and Dulu.

The other three arrested include-Hitesh Kalita alias Bikash, Chandan Kalita, Babul Ali alias Shankar.

In the gun battle, Chandan Kalita received bullet injuries in his leg, the Home Minister said.

Intelligence agencies termed the death of Rubul Ali as major breakthrough alleging him to be the main man behind the recent bomb blast in Guwahati city.

A team of Asom police has also rushed to Williamnagar, the district headquaters of East Garo Hills district to interrogate the arrested ultras.

Meanwhile, Meghalaya Police have registered a case against the three arrested ultras in Mendipathar police station.

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