Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Assam Youth Held Over Alleged Move to Join ULFA-I
Security forces in Assam detained a young man named Shyamal Danah.
Officials said he was allegedly travelling to Mon district in Nagaland.
They believe he intended to join ULFA-I, a banned armed group.
Officials also allege that he had previously helped the group from outside its camps.
Police and Assam Rifles worked together to stop him.
He was taken back to Charaideo for questioning.
Investigators want to learn whether others helped him travel.
The case comes as security forces continue operations against ULFA-I networks in Assam.
Security forces apprehended Shyamal Danah in Assam’s Charaideo district.
Officials said Danah was allegedly travelling toward Nagaland’s Mon district to join ULFA-I.
Authorities alleged he had worked as an overground operative for the banned outfit.
A joint team involving Charaideo Police and 20 Assam Rifles conducted the operation.
Danah was taken to Sonari Police Station for questioning as investigators examine his alleged links.
- Who
- Shyamal Danah was apprehended by a joint team of Charaideo Police and 20 Assam Rifles personnel.
- What
- He was allegedly travelling to join the banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I).
- When
- Officials reported the apprehension on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Danah was intercepted in Charaideo district while allegedly travelling toward Mon district in Nagaland, and was taken to Sonari Police Station.
- Why
- Authorities acted on intelligence about his alleged movement and are investigating his suspected links with ULFA-I.
- Apprehended person
- Shyamal Danah, a resident of Thulai Chuk, Mahmora, Alikiner, in Charaideo district
- Alleged destination
- Mon district, Nagaland
- Alleged purpose
- Joining the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent
- Security operation
- Conducted by Charaideo Police and personnel of 20 Assam Rifles
- Current status
- Danah was taken to Sonari Police Station for questioning and investigation
- Investigation focus
- His alleged links with ULFA-I and anyone who may have facilitated his movement
- Broader context
- Security forces have intensified operations against ULFA-I recruitment, extortion and support networks in Upper Assam