A young man was apprehended for allegedly trying to join the banned organization United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

The youth has been identified as David Barman, 21, of Daukijar near Rakhaldubi in the Bongaigaon district.

Police have already filed a 242/22 case against David Barman. Police arrested him under the I. T ACT 120B /121/121A RWS section 13 (i) (b) U. A. (P) RWS section b6 (f). Dilip and Janmani Barman have been identified as David's parents.

One of the police officials said, "The youth was under suspicion for the past few days. We scanned his social media posts and found some suspicious activities. We have done counseling with David Barman. He spoke about his willingness to join the ULFA(1)."