
31/10/2024
*Assam Police (NER/ER) under IGP (NER) and Military Intelligence (Kolkata based) Joint Operation Against ULFA (I) OGWs in Upper Assam*
With reference to previous coordinated intelligence-based operation conducted by Assam Police (NER/ER) and Military Intelligence on 25 October 2024.
From October 26 to October 30 2024, a series of joint operation involving AssamPolice, Military Intelligence and Security Forces was launched in General Area of Charaideo, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts of Upper Assam. This resulted in the apprehension of 05 x Over Ground Workers (OGWs)/ Linkmen namely Sonu Sonar of Jagun, Babul Dehungia of Tinsukia, Ashok Ali of Sibsagar District, Tonglong Konyak of Mon District of Nagaland, Ajit Changmai of Sibsagar District, Boiln Burah of Sibsagar and Kiran Sharma of Jagun, Dist Tinsukia, the key linkmen associated with ULFA (I) Commanders SS Maj Gen Arunodoy Dahotia and SS Brig Ganesh Lahon. Till now, total 10 OGWs have been apprehended.
The joint operation remains ongoing, as security forces aim to dismantle remaining entire network connected to ULFA (I) in the region. Authorities highlight the significance of the operation in countering insurgency threats of IED attacks during Republic Day 2025 and ensure stability in Assam.