Information About Incident 63937-129020-327095 in Sibsagar India

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The Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) is trying to extort money in upper Assam, while, some criminals are also trying to take advantage of the situation to collect money in the name of the ULFA.

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• Meta Location: Assam
• Matched District: Sibsagar
• Actgroup: attack
• Actor: The Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom ( ULFA - I )
• Subject: money

Context

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Meanwhile, State Director General of Police (DGP), JN Choudhury, said that extortion has become a matter of serious concern, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) areas, reports Assam Tribune. He said that the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) and other active militant groups are also trying to launch extortion drive to boost their coffers. DGP Choudhury revealed that the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) has also stepped up extortion efforts in the Districts of Dhubri, Chirang and Bongaigaon, some Adivasi groups have started it in Biswanath Chariali area, while, the other militant groups are also trying the same. The Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) is trying to extort money in upper Assam, while, some criminals are also trying to take advantage of the situation to collect money in the name of the ULFA.

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