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Guwahati: Two men were arrested in Sivasagar, Assam for allegedly demanding extortion using the name of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I).

The accused were identified as Pradip Bora and Mukut Changmai.

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They allegedly demanded money from a businessman using the banned militant outfit’s name.

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Based on a complaint by the businessman, the police launched a probe and apprehended the duo.

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They were arrested from the Betbari village in Sivasagar.

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Over the two, Mukut is a resident of Betbari while Pradil is a resident of Bhekelai in the same district.

Police said that they are investigating the matter and are also trying to verify the duo’s possible connection with the ULFA-I.