Tinsukia: Panic and concern have gripped the business community in Doomdooma after around 10 businessmen allegedly received extortion letters using the name of ULFA(I).
According to reports, the letters sent to several businessmen in Doomdooma mentioned the names of ULFA(I) Finance Secretary Lieutenant General Michael Asom and Assistant Finance Secretary Major Abhimanyu Asom.
The letters reportedly also carried signatures in their names. After receiving the letters, the concerned businessmen approached the police and informed them about the matter.
Police Begin Investigation
Following the incident, police have received complaints and launched an investigation. Authorities are trying to determine where the extortion letters originated from and who is behind the alleged threats.
Police are also examining whether the letters are genuine or forged and are working to identify the individuals responsible for sending them.
ULFA(I) Denies Involvement
Meanwhile, ULFA(I) has clarified that it has no connection with the extortion letters allegedly sent to businessmen in Doomdooma. In a statement, the organisation said it had not issued any such extortion letters to businessmen or other individuals in Doomdooma.
The organisation alleged that an unidentified group had misused the names of its Finance Secretary and Assistant Finance Secretary and forged their signatures to send the letters.
Businessmen Urged to Remain Alert
ULFA(I) has urged businessmen in Doomdooma to remain cautious if they receive similar extortion letters or messages. The organisation also appealed to businesspeople not to cooperate with any unidentified group making such demands.
The incident has triggered concern among local traders. With the police investigation underway, attention is now focused on identifying those behind the alleged fake extortion letters.
The investigation is expected to establish the origin of the letters and reveal whether any organised group was involved in the incident.
