Three LAEF militants arrested by the Army

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Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : Dec 02 2015 | 7:42 PM IST
Three militants belonging to the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) were arrested along with a cache of arms and ammunition by the Army from Goalpara district early today.
"Based on a specific information, the Army launched an operation in the wee hours of December 2, 2015 in the area of Kukarkata in Goalpara District of Lower Assam," a Defence spokesperson said in a statement.
During the operation, three hardcore extremists of LAEF, a militant outfit based in the Garo Hills, were apprehended, he said.
The apprehended cadres have been identified as Charan Marak alias Chukhan, Walter Marak alias Gingjong and Let Marak alias Rongdot.
"Two AK series rifles, two magazines, 30 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and some incriminating documents were also recovered from them," the official said.
They had undergone training at NSCN's Hebron Camp in Nagaland and in the training camps in North Garo Hills, he said.
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First Published: Dec 02 2015 | 7:42 PM IST

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