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New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major counter-terrorism operation, Assam Rifles captured a cadre of the banned ULFA (I) who was involved in the attack on an army camp in Assam’s Kakopathar town on October 17, defense officials said on Sunday.
According to officials, the anti-terrorist operation was launched in the early hours of October 25, 2025, based on specific intelligence inputs.
“In coordination with Arunachal Pradesh Police, Assam Rifles under Spear Corps launched a follow-up operation in the general area of Manphisang in Namsai district of south Arunachal Pradesh,” an officer said.
During the extensive search and tracking operation, multiple troops were employed, including aerial reconnaissance, tracker dogs, drones and technical surveillance.
In a major success, troops captured a ULFA(I) cadre near Hanthi Camp, Manphisang.
The man was identified as Self Styled Corporal Thawseng Asom alias Anupom Dohatia, aged 24, resident of Makum Bariyakoli in Tinsukia district of Assam.
“The captured cadre was involved in the attack on the army camp at Kakopathar on October 17, 2025,” officials said.
Subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of one rifle MQ-RA81, three magazines, 151 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one rifle grenade and one hand grenade from the general area of Pathargaon.
The captured rebels and recovered arms and ammunition have been handed over to Arunachal Pradesh Police for further investigation and other action.
It is worth noting here that in a series of well-coordinated counter-insurgency operations in the North East, Assam Rifles has successfully foiled repeated attempts by insurgent groups – ULFA (I) and NSCN – K (YA) to target security forces in recent weeks.
On 16 October, NSCN-K (YA) launched a standoff attack on Headman Camp in Changlang district of South Arunachal Pradesh, which was effectively foiled by immediate and prompt response.
The next day, on 17 October, ULFA(I) attempted a similar attack on Kakopathar Camp in Assam.
“Alert troops retaliated decisively, causing casualties to the insurgent group and capturing an over ground worker (OGW) involved in the conspiracy,” defense sources said.
“In response, Assam Rifles intensified its operations activating an extensive anti-terrorist grid supported by modern surveillance assets, drones and intelligence-based high-tech teams,” sources said.
The advanced grid culminated in a successful attack near Namsai in South Arunachal Pradesh on 21 October, resulting in the neutralization of a ULFA(I) cadre and recovery of war-like stores.
These prompt and precise actions have not only foiled the nefarious intentions of the insurgents but have also re-established the morale of the security forces in the entire area.
–IANS
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