In an operational success, Tripura Police apprehended two of its top militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) (Biswamohan) on Thursday night. The arrested militants have been identified as Sachin Debbarma, the groups self-styled Army Chief, and Utpal Debbarma, its self-styled Secretary General of NLFT.Arrest of two top NLFT(BM) leaders by Tripura Police on 14.12.2023.@tripura_cmo pic.twitter.com/X87lwfkeEq— Tripura Police (@Tripura_Police) December 14, 2023Crippling blow to NLFT (BM)West Tripuras Superintendent of Police, Kiran Kumar K said, The arrest of Sachin Debbarma and Utpal Debbarma is a significant achievement for Tripura Police. He also said, It is a major step towards dismantling the NLFT (BM) and ensuring peace and security in the state.Crumbling insurgencyThe NLFT (BM) has been active in Tripura for several decades, advocating for a sovereign tribal homeland within the Indian state. The arrest of Debbarma and Debbarma comes just months after Tripura Police apprehended 10 other NLFT (BM) militants in a separate operation.
