Two persons were arrested by the East Garo Hills district police for allegedly hiding bombs in various locations for the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
The duo, identified as Jeparson N Marak and Silchon R Sangma (both residents of Achak Jangkegre in East Garo Hills), were picked up last night based on inputs of their aiding the GNLA rebels with supplies, police said
On questioning by the police, Silchon revealed that he along with Jeparson had buried two claymore boxes in an area within their village.
"Upon his leading we recovered the items from the Jankegre area and are being further questioned to see the amount of involvement with the outfit," said East Garo Hills, Superintendent of Police in charge, Ringrang TG Momin.
A police case has been registered at Williamnagar police station relating to the above matter.
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