Assam: Militant group neutralised, arrests 7 of its leaders

Guwahati: Militant group Dimasa National Liberation Tribal (DNLT) active in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts has been “neutralised” with the arrest of seven of its top leaders, police said on Wednesday.

Following the arrest, police also seized arms and explosives, police added.

Special Director General of Assam Police (Law and Order) Gyanendra Pratap Singh said the organisation was formed on September 13 in the two hill districts of the state.

“Militant organisation DNLT floated on Sept 13th in Dima Hasao/Karbi Anglong districts has been neutralised by @assampolice with arrest of all seven leaders/cadres and recovery of arms and explosives,” Singh twitted.