Is ULFA still active?

Is ULFA still active?

The Government of India banned the organisation in 1990 citing it as a terrorist organisation, while the United States Department of State lists it under “other groups of concern.” According to ULFA sources, it was founded on 7 April 1979 at Rang Ghar and began operations in 1990.

Who is the chairman of ULFA?

Political wing

Name Real Name Designation
Arabinda Rajkhowa Rajiv Rajkonwar Chairman
Abhizeet Asom Dr. Mooqool Hazarika Chairman
Pradip Gogoi Pradip Gogoi Vice-Chairman
Anup Chetia Golap Baruah General Secretary

What is Alfa in Assam?

The United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) is an extremist organization reportedly formed in 1979, in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

Which insurgency group is active in Assam?

Only the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) remain active. An insurgent handing over arms to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at Guwahati last month.

Which Naxalite organization is based in Assam?

Top Naxal leaders are making efforts to establish bases among the terrorist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the radical Muslims organisations living in Assam.

Where is Paresh Baruah?

Paresh Baruah, also known by his alias Paresh Asom, ULFA, which is seeking Independence for Assam from the Indian Union. He is the vice-chairperson and the commander-in-chief of the United Liberation Front of Assam – Independent (ULFA – I). Baruah lives in Yunnan, China where he receives funding and patronage from MSS.

What is the conflict in Assam?

Days later the United Liberation Front of Assam claimed responsibility for the attack, and the authorities arrested the main suspects. In 2020 and 2021, all Bodo, Karbi, Kuki and Dimasa militants surrendered to the government of India. In 2022, Gorkha and Tiwa Militants also surrendered.

What is Naga insurgency?

The Naga insurgency, climaxing in 1956, was an armed ethnic conflict led by the Naga National Council (NNC) which aimed for the secession of Naga territories from India. The more radical sectors of NNC created the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) which also included an underground Naga Army.

How many insurgent groups are there in Assam?

Government signs peace accord with 5 insurgent groups of Assam. The insurgent groups which signed the peace accord include Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front, People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri, United People’s Liberation Army and Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers factions.

Is Paresh Baruah married?

Boby Bhuyan BaruahParesh Baruah / Spouse

Who was Paresh Baruah?

Paresh Baruah, also known by his alias Paresh Asom, ULFA, which is seeking Independence for Assam from the Indian Union. He is the vice-chairperson and the commander-in-chief of the United Liberation Front of Assam – Independent (ULFA – I).

Who is the first freedom fighter of Assam?

Kushal Konwar
Died 15 June 1943 Jorhat, Assam, India
Nationality Indian
Years active 1920-1942
Known for Freedom Fighter

Why is Nagaland fighting?

The insurgency in Nagaland, in northeastern India, is an ongoing conflict fought between the ethnic Nagas and the governments of India. Nagaland inhabited by the Nagas is located at the tri-junction border of India on the West and South, north and Myanmar on the East.

Who is the father of Nagaland?

Angami Zapu Phizo
Born Zapu Phizo16 May 1904 Khonoma, Naga Hills District, Assam Province, British India (Now Khonoma, Kohima District, Nagaland, India)
Died 30 April 1990 (aged 85) Bromley, London, United Kingdom
Resting place A. Z. Phizo Memorial, Kohima, Nagaland
Known for Leader of Naga Nationalist Movement