Former Mushalpur MLA Arrested For Illegal Possession Of Automatic Rifles

Kokrajhar police on Friday arrested a former MLA in Baksa district for illegal possession of automatic rifles along with live magazines. The accused Hitesh Basumatary, former BPF MLA from Mushalpur constituency was arrested along with two others during an operation that was conducted last night.

Police seized one AK series rifle with over 130 rounds and one M-16 rifle with around 10 live rounds.

According to police, Basumatary was trying to create a new terrorist organization in Bodoland and was planning to recruit young boys and girls in the outfit.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.