Guwahati: Assam police on Saturday apprehended a suspected member of the banned militant outfit Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) in Sivasagar district.
The arrested cadre has been identified as Mridul Barman, a resident of Charaideo.
Sources stated that Barman had alleged connections with the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I).
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to uncover any further linkages that may exist.
He was nabbed based on specific inputs from the police and was traced in Sivasagar.
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The Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) is a separatist militant outfit that operates in the northeastern region of India, primarily in the states of Assam and West Bengal.
The group aims to establish a separate state “Kamtapur” comprising parts of these two states.
The KLO was formed in 1995 with the objective of fighting for the rights and autonomy of the Kamtapuri-speaking people, who predominantly reside in the region. The organization advocates for cultural, linguistic, and political rights for the community.
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Over the years, the KLO has been involved in various violent activities, including attacks on security forces, bombings, extortion, and recruitment drives.
The Indian government has designated the KLO as a banned organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Security forces have been engaged in operations to neutralize the group and curb their activities.