On January 3, 2025, Assam Police arrested a suspected linkman of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Duliajan. The individual was apprehended during a raid by a special police team. Upon searching the suspect, authorities recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and a pistol, which raised concerns about possible subversive activities in the region.
The arrest is seen as a significant breakthrough in counterinsurgency efforts in Assam, with the police working alongside intelligence agencies to disrupt potential terrorist operations. The recovered IED is a cause for alarm, as it indicates plans for violent activities. Authorities are now investigating the individual’s connections and possible involvement with other militant groups.
The police have heightened security in the region, and further operations are expected to prevent any escalation of violence. This operation reflects Assam Police’s commitment to maintaining peace and preventing insurgency-linked violence in the state.