Archive · 21 Jun 2025
ULFA-I Extortion Nets Rs 6 Crore in Assam Border Areas
The ULFA-I, a militant group, is still active, mainly in the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border area.
They have been collecting money through extortion, making about Rs 6 crore this year.
They have camps in Myanmar where their leaders stay and train.
Recently, the police arrested their operation commander, Rupam Asom, who revealed these details.
Many of the new recruits are not happy with camp conditions and the lack of basic necessities.
Rupam, who was once favored by the ULFA chief, has not met him for many years.
ULFA-I, despite diminished strength, still operates three camps in Myanmar.
The militant group primarily collects money through extortion in Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border areas.
The outfit collected approximately Rs 6 crore this year, according to police sources.
Rupam Asom, the operation commander, was arrested near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.
Discontentment among cadres is growing due to poor camp conditions and competition for leadership favor.
- Who
- ULFA-I, Rupam Asom, and cadres.
- What
- ULFA-I is collecting money through extortion and operating camps.
- When
- The group collected around Rs 6 crore this year.
- Where
- Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border areas, Myanmar.
- Why
- To fund operations and sustain the militant group.
ULFA-I Cadres
ULFA-I Leadership
Camp Conditions
ULFA-I Cadres
Discontent with conditions in the camps including shortages of food and clothing.
ULFA-I Leadership
Leadership is focused on gaining favor with Paresh Baruah
- Group
- ULFA-I
- Main Activity
- Extortion
- Estimated Funds Collected
- Rs 6 crore
- Location of Camps
- Myanmar
- Arrested Official
- Rupam Asom (Operation Commander)
- Border Area of Operation
- Assam-Arunachal Pradesh