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NDFB(S) linkman arrested

By AT Kokrajhar Bureau |

A NDFB(S) linkman was apprehended by Kokrajhar police during search operation from Shilbazi area under Gossaigaon PS today in Kokrajhar district.

Based on specific input, an operation was launched by Kokrajhar police led by SDPO Gossaigaon at Shilbazi area where a NDFB(S) linkman was apprehended. He was identified as Satya Basumatary.

Cash 50,000 has been recovered from his possession. The accused person was supposed to hand over the cash to the cash and ration – starved NDFB – S cadres. This operation clinically executed by Kokrajhar police is a severe setback to the morale of NDFB-S militant outfit.

In another operation, a total of six numbers of smuggled logs were recovered from Bhodeyaguri area under Gossaigaon PS. The logs have been handed over to forest department for further legal action.

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