1. ULFA (I) criticizes Assam police for not acting against Manash Chaliha.
2. Chaliha was accused of making serious allegations and insulting remarks in a Facebook live session.
3. ULFA (I) questions why Assam Police hasn’t taken action on Chaliha’s use of a government logo on his private vehicle.
Guwahati, Feb 01: Banned militant group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has raised concerns over the lack of action by Assam police against Manash Chaliha.
In a released letter on February 1, the group criticized Chaliha for making serious allegations and insulting remarks against the ULFA (I) chief through a Facebook live session.
The outfit questioned why Assam police had not taken action against Chaliha, particularly regarding the use of a government of Assam logo on his private vehicle. ULFA-I also raised concerns about the recovery of arms from Chaliha and questioned why he was being provided cover by Assam police.
The controversy began when ULFA-I released a confessional video on January 28, showing the arrest of Manash Borgohain alias Mukut Axom for alleged spying on the militant outfit.
In the video, Borgohain confessed to working with the Special Branch of Assam Police since 2021 and participating in a mission to monitor ULFA-I’s activities. He claimed to have gained the trust of the organization through continued efforts.
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Manash Chaliha, who was accused in the video, denied any association with Borgohain and refuted the allegations.
Chaliha asserted that he had been working in various multinational companies since completing engineering in 2012 and had no connection with either the police or ULFA. He mentioned being out of Assam for work multiple times and expressed anxiety and insecurity due to the baseless accusations.
Chaliha explained that he sold the car featured in the ULFA-I video to MD Motors in 2022 and informed them of the change in ownership. However, the new owner did not update the name, leading to confusion.
Chaliha strongly denied the allegations made against him and called for evidence to support the accusations.
The ULFA-I’s letter adds another layer to the complex situation, questioning the role of the Assam police and raising concerns about the use of a government logo on a private vehicle.
The issue highlights the delicate balance between militant groups, law enforcement, and individuals caught in the crossfire.
