GUWAHATI: In a major breakthrough, Assam Police's operations wing arrested AnnaiNarzary alias Kangphu, a close aide of National Democratic Front of Boroland (S) chief I K Songbijit, on Thursday.
Police said Narzary is a self styled sergeant major of the outfit and acted as a major link between the outfit and its counterparts across the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
"Narzary was on his way to Latumbai in Meghalaya when we arrested him. From there, he was supposed to travel to the Barak Valley. We believe he was planning to join some other outfit members who are currently hiding in the jungles of Bangladesh," said a policeman who was a part of the operation.
Police found three mobile phones from his possession. "Narzary works as a link between the outfit's bases in the region and several Myanmar-based ultra groups. He helps to procure arms from Myanmar too," he added.
Narzary, who hails from Udalguri district, was also wanted in several extortion cases in the district.
"Udalguri Police are on the lookout for Narzary for a long time. He was involved in many extortion and abduction cases too," said a policeman in Udalguri who confirmed Narzary's identity.
Militants of NDFB (Songbijit) faction have been building bases in the jungles of Meghalaya bordering Assam. Admitting to the presence of NDFB rebels in the state, a policemen from Meghalaya said, "We have been coordinating with Assam Police and sharing information on the developments. NDFB ultras are setting up bases in Ri Bhoi district. The district has some areas where Bodos reside and these militants are taking advantage of it."
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