Dibrugarh, Sept. 11 -- A senior Ulfa (I) leader Mriganka Asom alias Buddheshwar Gohai surrendered before security forces in the Assam-Arunachal border.

After getting tip-off, Assam Rifles and Tinsukia police went to the area and successfully taken him to their custody who is close to Rupam Asom.

According to police sources, the 15-year veteran of the banned outfit had been serving as operational commander of the group's 779 camp since joining in April 2010.

Mriganka Asom, also known as Buddheshwar Gohai, turned himself in to authorities while carrying sophisticated weaponry including an MQ series rifle, three magazines loaded with 90 live rounds, and a hand grenade.

Police sources said Mrigank Asom is in the custody of Tinsukia police...