Dimapur, May 20 (EMN): In the series of successful operations, the Changlang Battalion under DAO DIVISION carried out a major operation on May 19 at Ledo along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. The Battalion apprehended one hardcore terrorist of ULFA (I), self styled Pvt Bikram Chakma, reported through a press release. It further stated that, the cadre was nabbed with .22 cal pistol along with ammunition. On interrogation the cadre revealed the whereabouts of an Over Ground Worker of NSCN (K) named Tara Chand who was involved in extortion activities and was providing support to terrorists in the area. These cadres were working hand in hand terrorizing people to extort money from the area and were involved in various nefarious activities. These apprehensions are in continuation of successful operations being carried out by Assam Rifles in the region wherein a number of high ranking and notorious cadres have been apprehended in recent days.
These successful operations are acting as major setbacks to the extortion network and activities of terrorist organisations in the region. This operation has tightened the noose around the group and has brought relief to the local population, it added.
