RAW behind secret killings: NDFB

GUWAHATI, August 17: The National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) today alleged that Indian intelligence agencies like the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) were involved in the recent attacks on the family members of NDFB activists. In a statement, B Erakda, secretary, information and publicity of the NDFB, said Indian intelligence agencies were worried over the recent agreement between the NDFB and the BLTF. He said the NDFB and the BLTF had decided not to fight each other and work jointly. Because of this, the Indian agencies were trying to create differences between the Bodo groups, Erakda alleged. He said the "secret killers" had killed a woman and her two-year-old son in Rowta in Darrang district. The NDFB said that the killing was a part of the gameplan of RAW. Erakda said RAW was also involved in planting a bomb at the residence of Holiram Basumatary. He also described the surrender of 23 NDFB militants on Independence Day as "a drama staged by the Indian authorities". Erakda said some of those who surrendered had deserted the NDFB to avoid punishment for the crimes they had committed, while others were never members.