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NIA takes custody of top ULFA(I) leader Rupam Asom, reopens long-dormant insurgency cases

NIA takes custody of top ULFA(I) leader Rupam Asom, reopens long-dormant insurgency cases

Guwahati, June 24 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally taken custody of United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) brigadier Rupam Asom, also known by his real name Kant Borah, intensifying its probe.
The senior ULFA(I) commander, apprehended by Tinsukia police earlier this week, was handed over to the NIA after preliminary questioning.
He is currently being interrogated at the agency's Sonapur office near Guwahati.

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