ULFA appeals NDFB to release Kidnapped Train Drivers

: Guwahati

In a press statement sent to media houses today, ULFA has appealed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to release the two train drivers of Indian Railways, namely Nirmal Ch Buragohain and Ajit Chring, kidnapped by the Bodo outfit on 29th August. In the statement signed by ULFA publicity head, self-proclaimed Lt. Anu Buragohain , ULFA has said “We humbly appeal to the leaderships of NDFB on behalf of the victimized two families and the people of Asom to release them safely as soon as possible without any precondition”. According to the militant group, the two kidnapped people are neither enemies of “revolution”, nor someone who can afford to pay out a militant group as ransom. The press release went ahead to appeal all organizations to maintain unity and brotherhood amongst all groups residing in the seven sister region.

Just when NDFB had demanded a huge ransom of one crore rupees for the release of the two abducted, ULFA’s statement reflects the outfits strive to make reconciliation of its public sympathy. Government and security agencies, on the other hand, are reportedly increasing their operations in search of the kidnapped drivers throughout the Rongapara-Bhalukpung area. The Army and Paramilitary forces are found combing the entire area against NDFB cadres. The locals too have come to the streets, demanding relase of the abducted.