Assam: Top ULFA (I) Commander Rupam Asom Arrested in Joint Operation

TINSUKIA: In a significant breakthrough for security forces, Assam Police have arrested Rupam Asom, alias Binod Bora or Kanto, a top commander of the banned insurgent group ULFA (Independent), during a high-stakes operation along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.

The operation, conducted in a forested area of Tinsukia district, led to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition from Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh. Among the seized items were one M14 rifle, three magazines, and 120 live rounds of ammunition. Additionally, police recovered several incriminating materials linked to ULFA (I)’s militant activities.

Rupam Asom, long considered one of the region's most wanted insurgents, has played a key role in orchestrating multiple anti-national operations in Upper Assam. His arrest marks a significant blow to ULFA (I)’s organizational strength and operational capabilities in the region.

Authorities have lauded the success of the joint operation, emphasizing that it underscores their commitment to dismantling insurgent networks operating along the sensitive Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Further investigations are underway to trace the wider network connected to the arrested commander.

Meanwhile, based on specific intelligence received from Military Intelligence (Kolkata-based), the Assam Police, Military Intelligence, and Assam Rifles launched a joint operation on February 28, successfully facilitating the surrender of 2 ULFA (I) armed cadres.

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