11 arrested in Assam, Tripura for alleged links with banned Bangladeshi groups

Eleven persons have been arrested in Assam and Tripura for their alleged links with Bangladesh-based extremist groups, PTI quoted the police as saying on Tuesday.

A Special Task Force of the Assam Police carried out a coordinated operation on Monday night in Assam’s Baksa, Barpeta, Chirang and Darrang districts, and a district in Tripura.

While 10 persons were arrested in Assam, one was apprehended from Tripura, said Guwahati Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta.