Special Task Force of Assam Arrests Fifth Suspected SBN Operative in Kamrup

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NALBARI: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam has arrested 31-year-old Mrigen Saloi, a suspected operative allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN).

Saloi was apprehended in the early hours of August 31, 2026, from a rented house at Gauripur in Changsari, Kamrup district. According to the STF, incriminating articles were also recovered from his possession.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that Saloi, a resident of Belsor in Nalbari district, had been working in Changsari for around a year. He allegedly maintained contact with several individuals based in Pakistan who are suspected to be associated with the SBN.

With Saloi's arrest, the total number of arrests in the SBN-related case has risen to five. Earlier arrests were made in Dhubri, Chirang, Barpeta, and Hailakandi districts.

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