Woman cadre of ULFA held, new recruit surrenders

Guwahati, Dec 26 (UNI) A woman cadre of ULFA was arrested, while a new recruit of the same outfit surrendered in separate incidents in Upper Asom today.

Both were from the 28th battalion, the main strike force of the outfit.

'Corporal' Karobi Phukan alias Bandita Phukan was arrested by Sonari police from a bus at Teok Ghat when she was on her way to Sonari from Namrup.

Suspected to be involved in the recent blasts in Sibsagar district and extortion drives of the ULFA, incriminating documents were seized from her.

Meanwhile, a 'private' of the 28th battalion Biplab Barua alias Puwali surrendered before the Army in Tinsukia district.

He was a new cadre of the outfit and laid down two Chinese grenades.

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