TURA: While the people of militancy- torn Garo Hills have been clamoring for peace, reports have been received about the formation of yet another militant outfit going by the name of A’chik Revolutionary Front (ARF).
The information and public relations department in charge of the new outfit identified as Lieutenant Chugrim called up The Shillong Times office and gave brief details about the outfit’s formation. He said that the ARF was formed on April 1 to raise the voice of the Garo people against the prevailing menace unleashed by various militant groups in the name of a separate Garo state and to initiate speedy peace settlement in accordance with the carving of a separate state for Garos.
Informing that the rank and designation of its cadres were divided in accordance with the Army Formation Rules, the militant leader revealed that its main objectives were to resolve the vexed Garoland issue by carving out Garo Hills state from mainland India, to protect and preserve the dignity and the rights of the Garos, to uplift the poor and the downtrodden and to raised the voice of the Garo people against the diktats of several Garo Hills- based militant groups.
However, the statement failed to clarify on the aims and objectives of the outfit or the location of its Headquarters saying it was yet to arrive at a solid confirmation, details for which would be provided later.
According to the self styled militant leader the ARF has been formed with Grongdik as major general, Danil as deputy commander-in-chief, Captain Millam as general secretary, Captain Dimik as joint secretary, Lt. Chugrim (information and public relations), Lt. Sepi (finance), Lt. Chanchi (foreign affairs), Nitorak (adviser) and Marang as president, among others.