Four persons suspected to have militant links arrested

Four persons suspected to have links with militant organisations were arrested by police in Alipurduar district with arms and ammunition, a senior police officer said today.

Superintendent of Police Akash Megharia said police arrested four persons moving suspiciously in a vehicle from Alipurduar junction-Kalibari area last night.

Police seized a gun, some ammunition and knives from them, the SP said, adding that police was interrogating them to find out whether they had any links with any militant organisation.

In another incident, a suspected rhino poacher was arrested by police from Jaigaon area of the district and arms and ammunition were seized from his possession last night, Megharia added.