Wanted NDFB militant arrested

Assam security forces arrested a wanted militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland's (NDFB) Songbijit faction in Chirang district.

Inspector General of Police, L.R. Bishnoi said that the police arrested self-styled platoon commander of the outfit Luithui Brahma from Doliagaon.

The militant was wanted by the NIA in connection with the Adivasi massacre case at Ultapani in 2014. He was also involved in the attack on SSB camp at Ultapani a few years ago. Police have also recovered arms from the militant.