Assam police arrest 2 ULFA(I) members, avert ‘terror strike’
Assam police arrested two members of the banned militant group ULFA(I) in Tinsukia, preventing a planned terror attack. Authorities recovered weapons and ammunition, noting the group's reliance on external support from Myanmar-based factions.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing security challenges in Northeast India and the persistent threat posed by insurgent groups operating across international borders.
The Assam police claimed it averted a major terror strike by apprehending two members of the banned United Liberation of Asom (Independent) in Tinsukia district on Friday (June 26, 2026).
The report relies on official police statements and provides factual details regarding the arrests and recovered items.
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