Bastab Deodhai Phukan
Bastab Deodhai Phukan (Assamese: বাস্তৱ দেওধাই ফুকন), real name Srimanta Phukan, was the chief of ULFA’s Enigma Force and also a commander of the group's 28th battalion.[1][2] He joined the group in 1988. He was also said to be holding the additional charge of Finance portfolio for the Sibsagar district.[2]
Bastab Deodhai Phukan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Srimanta Phukan |
| Criminal status | Arrested |
| Criminal charge | Terrorism |
Arrest
On August 2, 2004, the Assam Police arrested Phukan along with another of his colleagues Dulal Baruah from Nopam Mising village under Gaurisagar Police Station of Sibsagar.[1][2] They were taken into custody after they succeeded in escaping from a security operation in Khonamukh area under the same police station in the wee hours of August 1.[2]
References
- "Incidents involving United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)". SATP. Archived from the original on 7 January 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- "Senior ULFA leader nabbed in upper Assam". The North East Tribune. Aug 2, 2004. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
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