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Dhaka: In a big breakthrough for India, a top leader of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) has surrendered near Dhaka in Bangladesh. He is likely to be handed over to India any time on Wednesday.
According to sources, ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa has surrendered after falling out with Paresh Baruah, ULFA’s other founder member and current military chief.
Earlier reports said Rajkhowa had been arrested in a Bangladesh crackdown on Indian insurgents operating out of there. But National Security Advisor MK Narayanan said: “I dont think he has been arrested…if at all it will happen he’ll surrender if he is there…I dont think there is any arrest.”
Arabinda Rajkhowa and Paresh Baruah, the two founder members of the ULFA have reportedly fallen apart, putting much pressure on the outfit. Two key leaders are already in prison – Chitrabon Hazarika and Sasha Chowdhury surrendered to Indian security forces recently.
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said he is watching the situation closely.
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi spoke after news of the surrender of top ULFA men came on Wednesday.
He said: “Door is open but no negotiation on sovereignty. The fact is that they are fast loosing ground, their popular support base also eroding. They will definitely come, I can’t say how soon. But the sooner they come for talks including Paresh Baruah, the better it’s for the country.”
Source: http://www.ndtv.com/news/world/top_ulfa_leader_arrested_near_dhaka.php
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