Ritul Saikia

ONGC employee Ritul Saikia, kidnapped by ULFA(I) militants was released on May 22 on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's appeal. The police stated that Saikia has been reported healthy and other medical check-ups will be conducted to ensure safety before sending him home. CM Sarma also welcomed the three-month unilateral ceasefire declared by ULFA(I) and urged ULFA(I) chief Paresh Barua for further peace discussions.