GUWAHATI: The police in Assam have foiled a bid of the ULFA-I to recruit new cadres in the outfit ahead of the Independence Day.
This has come to light following the arrest of a former cadre of ULFA-I in Tinsukia district of Assam.
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The arrested ULFA-I cadre has been identified as Surajit Gogoi from Pengeri area in Tinsukia district of Assam.
Former ULFA-I cadre Surajit Gogoi was entrusted with the task of recruiting new members for the outfit by the organisation from various parts of Tinsukia district in Assam.
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According to Assam police, Surajit Gogoi was in the final stage of enlisting at least 17 youths from Tinsukia district of Assam into the ULFA-I.
It may be mentioned here that Gogoi was arrested by the police following inputs from previously arrested linkmen of ULFA-I.