At least five militants, including two women, of the banned National Democratic Front of Bodoland, were arrested here on Sunday.
Simila Basumatary, Meena Joho, Rupam Basumatary, Amrit Basumatary and Khongla Basumatary were arrested from their hideout in the busy Pan Bazaar area, the police said. Three grenades, three pistols and 99 rounds of ammunition were recovered.
In another incident, three NDFB militants were held at Jakhalabandha in Nagaon district, and some firearms were recovered from them.