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ADF cadre arrested

By AT Kokrajhar Bureau |

A self-styled commander of Adivasi Dragon Fighters (ADF) was arrested by security forces from Kachugaon area on Sunday morning at a police operation. The cadre was identified as Supol Hembrom of Panbari area, He was involved with money collection, extortion, kidnapping and logistic support to the banned terrorist organisation. A country made riffle and a bullet were recovered from him.

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