TURA, June 25 -- In a major breakthrough for the district police of West Garo Hills (WGH), a gang of criminals which included former militants belonging to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), after the gang was involved in the kidnapping a driver of a Mahindra Pik-Up, two days ago.A total of 7 criminals, mostly from members of GNLA were arrested by the police.

According to the police reports, the gang members had abducted the driver cum owner of the Mahindra vehicle from Romba Adingre Village under WGH d on June 23. The victim was returning from East Garo Hills and he was apparently released after ransom was paid on June 24.

The district Superintendent of Police supervised the operation to nab the criminals and the team comprised ...