Jorhat: Maoists are trying to establish their base in Assam and the anti-talk faction of ULFA led by Commander-in-Chief Paresh Barua has launched a massive recruitment drive, particularly in Upper Assam, a senior CRPF officer said.
"There are specific intelligence reports indicating that youths from Assam are veering towards the Naxal philosophy, which is a matter of serious concern," CRPF IGP (Operations) M P Nathaniel said.
"With most insurgent outfits coming forward for talks, Maoists are trying to establish their roots in the state and we are keeping a close watch on these forces and ULFA cadre in the state," he said.
Adequate measures were being taken to stop youths from being indoctrinated and the whereabouts of youths who were reported missing when they went outside the state for getting jobs were also being ascertained, he said.
"As the peace process is on, the ULFA anti-talk faction is keeping a low profile but their recruitment drive, particularly in Upper Assam districts, is on full swing," Nathaniel, who is in-charge of Upper Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, said.
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