1 terrorist of LTT held in Assam

A hardcore terrorist of the Liberation Tigers of Tribals was arrested by Assam Police on Thursday and also recovered arms from Assam’s Cachar district.

The terrorist has been identified as Seiminthang alias Alex Gangte.

Meanwhile, a 9 mm pistol along with ammunition has been recovered by the police.

Based on secret information, a special operation was launched by Cachar district police at Hari Nagar area under Joypur police station. In which one self-styled terrorist was arrested by the Liberation Tigers of Tribals.

“The arrested terrorist has been identified as Seiminthang alias Alex Gangte. He is a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tribals (LTT). We have recovered one 9 mm pistol along with ammunition in possession from him,” said Mahatta.

“Notably, this outfit was formed in 2018 and since then terrorists are involved in the drugs trade, kidnapping, killing, illegal tax collection and other criminal activities,” the SP of Cachar district said.

Earlier on 29 July 2022, 12 militants of this outfit surrendered, including the chairman and deputy chairman.

However, Udalguri Police recovered an AK series rifle along with some ammunition on Thursday, said Special Director General of Police (DGP), Assam. 

Madhvi Jha

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