Five KPLT militants held in Assam

Five KPLT militants were arrested in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. The militants were allegedly involved in rhino poaching.

Diphu: Five hardcore Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants have been arrested in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Monday.

"Operations had been stepped up in the three hill districts of Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts following several incidents of kidnapping and extortions in these areas," DIG Central Range Dilip Kumar Dey said.

Five KPLT militants held in Assam

The militants were allegedly also involved in rhino poaching.

Karbi Anglong SP Gaurav Upadhyaya said that Rs 25 lakh in cash along with four pistols, live ammunition, magazines and several SIM cards were recovered from their possession.