Anup Chetia

Anup Chetia
Born
Golap Baruah

1957
Jerai Gaon, Tinsukia, Assam
Other namesSunil Barua, Bhaijan or Ahmed
CitizenshipIndian
MovementLiberation of Assam movement
Criminal statusFreed on bail
Conviction(s)Illegally entering Bangladesh using a forged passport,
Possession of illegal foreign currency from 16 different countries,
The illegal possession of arms.
Criminal chargeKilling
Kidnapping
Extortion
Terrorism
Penalty7 years imprisonment
Date apprehended
1997
Imprisoned atKashimpur Jail, Dhaka

Anup Chetia (Assamese: অনুপ চেতিয়া) (real name Golap Baruah[1][2][3] also known as Sunil Baruah, Bhaijan or Ahmed[4]) is the General Secretary of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam in Assam. He is also one of the founder leaders of the group.[2][5] He was born at Jerai Gaon in Tinsukia district of Assam.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b Thakuria, Nava (18 December 2008). "ULFA leader Anup Chetia seeks political asylum". Archived from the original on 26 October 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
  2. ^ a b Moazzem, Hossain (24 September 2002). "Bangladesh jails Indian rebel chief". BBC News. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
  3. ^ "India seeks Anup Chetia's deportation from B'desh". Zeenews.com. 23 August 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
  4. ^ a b "Who's afraid of the ULFA?". Indianexpress.com. 13 January 2007. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
  5. ^ "United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) – Terrorist Group of Assam". Satp. Archived from the original on 17 November 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2009.