July 28, 2026 12:37 pm (IST)
GNLA militant nabbed in Assam
Guwahati, Jan 28 (IBNS): A hardcore militant belonging to Meghalaya outfit group Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was apprehended by security forces from Assam-Meghalaya border on Wednesday, officials said.
The troops of Assam, Meghalaya police and army Red Horn Division had jointly launched operation at Shantipur area under Boko police station in Kamrup district along Assam-Meghalaya border and nabbed the militant.
The nabbed militant was identified as Ramu Ch Marak.
Troops also recovered one 9mm pistol with magazine, three rounds ammunition, one radio set, demand pads, AJRF stamps of the outfit group from him.
"During the preliminary interrogation the GNLA militant had revealed that, he was extensively involved in extortion, kidnapping, supplying weapons and other acts of terrorism in the adjoining districts of Assam and Meghalaya border, " a top official of Army said.
Ramu Ch Marak is one of the most wanted cadres of GNLA.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
'No protester will be left alone': CJP claims Centre shared FIR withdrawal copies after midnight talks
Tue, Jul 28 2026
Mumbai model Rhiya Ahir, who blocked a police van, files cyber complaint over online threats; harassment
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Hero's welcome for Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament after resignation over NEET row
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Madras HC scraps govt jobs for Karur stampede victims’ families, cites recruitment rules
Mon, Jul 27 2026
IndiGo flight with 194 onboard makes emergency landing in Rajkot after smoke detected in cargo hold
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Why a rocket scientist, Aadhaar architect and IIT director are rebuilding India’s exam system
Mon, Jul 27 2026
