Assam: ULFA-I Militant Surrenders In Tinsukia

TINSUKIA: A chapter in Assam’s insurgency history came to a close as Arunjay Bora, an active member of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), surrendered before the Tinsukia police on Sunday. Known within the outfit as Ujjal Asom, Bora laid down his arms at Ritu Kathalguri, officially severing ties with the militant group.

Bora, a resident of Tekeri village in Pengeri, Tinsukia, had been associated with ULFA (I) since 2018. His surrender marks a significant step towards disengaging from years of armed conflict.

Security agencies view this development as a crucial breakthrough in their continued efforts to dismantle insurgent networks in Assam. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to rehabilitating former militants, integrating them into mainstream society, and offering them a path towards a peaceful future.

In the meantime, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had sent a notice to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and its groups, and asked them to explain why they should not be labeled an unlawful organization for five years, effective from November 27, 2024, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.  

ULFA was given 30 days upon receiving of the notice to submit a written response to the MHA and the reply was asked to be filed before the "Register of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the Matter of the United Liberation Front of Asom."

The organization has also been asked to appear before the tribunal on March 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Court Room No. 2 of the Gauhati High Court (Old Block) and also mentioned that ULFA can be represented by a trusted person or lawyer.

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