During an inquiry into the recent crackdown on the ABT module, the Assam Police discovered link between the extreme Islamic Organization – Popular Front of India (PFI) and the Bangladesh-based Islamic terror organisation – Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT). On 5th of June Saturday the Assam Police informed that the Popular Front of India (PFI) is trying to get a foothold in the state. The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (Special Branch), Hiren Nath, said that 16 cases have been registered against the controversial outfit and two against PFI’s youth wing Campus Front of India (CFI).

According to authorities, some PFI activists are working for ABT – a Bangladesh-based Al-Qaeda-inspired Islamic extremist organization, and they have been closely monitoring all PFI activities across the northeastern state.

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