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28 June 2026

Assam police arrest ULFA(I) members

This incident serves as a practical example of internal security challenges and the role of security agencies in countering insurgency, though it is a routine operational event rather than a policy-level development.

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Notes

  • Assam Police, in coordination with central agencies, apprehended two members of the banned United Liberation of Asom (Independent) (ULFA(I)) in Tinsukia district.
  • The individuals arrested were identified as Humenjyoti Baruah and Papu Moran.
  • Recovered items included two AK-56 assault rifles, two hand grenades, 172 rounds of AK ammunition, opioids, and jungle survival kits.
  • Authorities stated the objective of the apprehended individuals was to conduct a terror strike in Tinsukia town to create public panic.

Questions

  1. The persistence of insurgent groups in the Northeast despite various peace initiatives poses a challenge to internal security. Discuss the factors contributing to the survival of such outfits and the role of intelligence-led operations in maintaining regional stability. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the recent security operation conducted by the Assam Police in Tinsukia?