West Garo Hills police arrested the main person behind the formation of GNLA-R identified as Simon G Momin.
According to police, Simon along with one person, Rakban Ch Momin was arrested from Gambil Apal village in North Garo Hills in a search operation launched on April 25.
Police said the mastermind behind the formation of GNLA-R was earlier a member of the organization ANLA (A’chik National Liberation Army), and he was also associated with AMEF (Achik Matgrik Elite Force). He was arrested earlier in Arms Act cases in West Khasi Hills, East Garo Hills and extortion/abduction case in South Garo Hills.
“We appeal to the people of Meghalaya to report any such information related to extortion/threatening/any illegal activities to nearest police station which will facilitate police in ensuring prompt and quick necessary action accordingly. Identity of the informants will be kept confidential”, the police added.