Shillong, September 21: On a tip off regarding infiltration of militant with arms and ammunition into Indian territory from Bangladesh, the intelligence team of the BSF deployed at Tura laid a trap and apprehended Bangladeshi ULFA cadre from Kachhuadogri, West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
The ULFA militant when he was caught by the BSF he disclosed his name as Peramisom Marak 19 years resident of Vill-Badagazni of Jhenaigati, District-Sherpur , of Bangladesh. From him one 9 mm pistol, two 9 mm mag, eight 9 mm live ammunition and mobile with Bangladeshi Sim card was recovered from his possession.
Mr Peramisom revealed before BSF, that he has been working with ULFA in Bangladesh since last three years and remains in close association with Dristi Rajkhowa Dy. C-in-C, ULFA and his body guards. He also transports weapon for them.
He (Mr Peramisom) also assists the ULFA cadres residing in Bangladesh village Badagazni to cross over to India and vice versa with the help of some Indian associates. The apprehended militant is also wanted in illegal activities in Bangladesh.
Badagazni area in Bangladesh is a safe haven for Indian insurgents as they disguise themselves within local tribal there, to avoid arrest from the security forces. Moreover, these cadres have a good number of sympathizers in that village.
The BSF is now trying to figure out the Indian associates who are providing assistance to these cadres in the bordering areas.The apprehended person along with seized items handed over to concerned department for legal action.
