Bastab Deodhai Phukan

Bastab Deodhai Phukan
Born Srimanta Phukan
Charge(s) Terrorism
Status Arrested

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 outfit’s 28th battalion.[1][2] He joined the outfit in 1988. He was also said to be holding the additional charge of Finance portfolio for the Sibsagar district.[2]

Arrest

On Aug 2, 2004, the Assam Police nabbed Phukan along with another of his colleagues Dulal Baruah from Nopam Mising village under Gaurisagar Police Station of Sibsagar.[1][2] They were nabbed 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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Incidents involving United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)". SATP. http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/assam/terrorist_outfits/ULFA_tl.htm. Retrieved 15 December 2009. 
  2. ^ a b c d "Senior ULFA leader nabbed in upper Assam". The North East Tribune. (Aug 2, 2004). http://www.northeasttribune.fcpages.com/2983.htm. Retrieved 15 December 2009.