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{{infobox war faction
|name=ASAK
|native_name=Achik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok
|native_name_lang=
|war= [[Insurgency in Northeast India]], [[Insurgency in Meghalaya]]
|image=
|caption=
|active= ~[[2012]]-''present''
|ideology=[[Garo people|Garo nationalism]]
|leaders= Unknown
|groups=
|headquarters=
|area= [[Meghalaya]] state
|size=
|partof=
|predecessor=
|allies=
|opponents= '''{{flag|India}}'''
* [[File:CRPF Flag.svg|22px|Flag of Central Reserve Police Forces]] [[CRPF]]
'''Supported by''' :
* {{flag|Bangladesh}}<ref>{{cite news|work=[[Dhaka Tribune]]|title=BSF: Insurgent camps on Bangladesh-India border have almost disappeared|date=19 December 2017|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/world/south-asia/2017/12/19/bsf-insurgent-camps-bangladesh-india-border-almost-disappeared|access-date=15 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180611024655/https://www.dhakatribune.com/world/south-asia/2017/12/19/bsf-insurgent-camps-bangladesh-india-border-almost-disappeared/|archive-date=11 June 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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The '''A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok''' ('''ASAK''') is an armed separatist group operating in the [[northeast India]]n state of [[Meghalaya]].<ref name="Meghalaya">{{cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/meghalaya.htm|title=Meghalaya|work=Global Security|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref name="Shillong">{{cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2014/02/22/war-of-words-between-gnla-asak-continues/|title=War of words between GNLA, ASAK continues|work=The Shillong Times|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> The ASAK is an split of the ''Achik National Volunteer Council'', formed nearly 2014.<ref name="Shillong"/>

==History==
The A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) start his activities in 2014, after splitting from Achik National Volunteer Council, trying to continue the armed struggle against the Indian state.<ref name="Shillong"/> The ASAK is accused of perpetrating several kidnappings for extortion and recruit minors in Meghalaya.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201403310072|title=GTD ID:201403310072|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201404010086|title=GTD ID:201404010086|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref name="SATP">{{cite web|url=https://www.satp.org/terrorist-incident-text/southasia/achick-songa-an-pachakgipa-kotok-asak_Feb-2015|title=Incidents and Statements involving Achick Songa An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK):2015|work=South Asian Terrorism Portal|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref>

===Armed campaign===
The ASAK is accused of being in conflict with the Garo National Liberation Army, leading to armed confrontations.<ref name="SATP"/><ref name="Shillong"/> In June 16, members of the ASAK abducted and tortured Arvind Kumar, a bank branch manager of the [[State Bank of India]]. Kumar was released days later in Rangatari area, Meghalaya.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/fwire/sbi-branch-manager-abducted-in-meghalaya-1573813.html|title=SBI branch manager abducted in Meghalaya|work=Firstpost|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=26..190614.jun14|title=Abducted bank manager rescued|work=E-Pao|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/kidnapped-sbi-official-rescued/articleshow/36817598.cms|title=Kidnapped SBI official rescued|work=Times Of India|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> Kidnapping was the most common tactic used by the ASAK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201406290040|title=GTD ID:201406290040|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> Other notorius kidnappings of the ASAK was the abduction of a teacher that worked at the Dalu Higher Secondary School in Dalu village,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201406300054|title=GTD ID:201406300054|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.refworld.org/docid/5be9430e4.html|title=Education Under Attack 2018 - India|work=Ref World|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> a State Bank of India employee, released after 15 days captive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/sbi-employee-released-garo-hills-police-say-operations-to-continue/cid/322353|title=SBI employee released - Garo hills police say operations to continue|work=Telegraph India|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://assamtribune.com/abducted-sbi-employee-released-after-15-days|title=Abducted SBI employee released after 15 days|work=Assam Tribune|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> On October 25, 2015,

In April 2015, ASAK members abducted Alladin Sangma from Dambul Aga village, [[South Garo Hills district]], (released until June 3)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201505030070|title=GTD ID:201505030070|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> abducted another civilian from Garobadha village and<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201505090062|title=GTD ID:201505090062|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> kidnapped three traders from Emangre area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201508010103|title=GTD ID:201508010103|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref> On September 24, two people including an [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|Intelligence Bureau]] worker, abducted in South Garo Hills district. One month later, the bodies of both were discovered near the border with Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/508319/missing-intelligence-officials-body-found.html|title=Missing intelligence official's body found in Meghalaya|work=Deccan Herald|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/body-of-missing-ib-officer-and-trader-recovered/articleshow/49527035.cms|title=Body of missing IB officer and trader recovered|work=Times Of India|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref>
During the same year, some members of the ASAK they gave up their weapons and surrendered with the Indian state.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.satp.org/terrorist-incident-text/southasia/achick-songa-an-pachakgipa-kotok-asak_Dec-2015|title=Achick Songa An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK):2015|work=South Asian Terrorism Portal|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref>

In January 2016, ASAK members tried to abducted 15 traders, which when resisting, the attackers opened fire wounding a trader.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jeanbenoitlallemant.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Terrorism-Database-13491-terrorist-events-of-2016.pdf|title=Global Terrorism Database incidents in 2016|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201601020011|title=GTD ID:201601020011|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-07-31}}</ref>
Days later, armed ASAK members abducted two people, a bus driver and a conductor, in Silkigre, Meghalaya,<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201601130046|title=GTD ID:201601130046|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref> in February, authorities discovered and defused a homemade bomb near Chongpotgre area.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2016/02/25/cops-foil-bid-to-abduct-traders-in-garo-hills-constable-hurt/|title=Cops foil bid to abduct traders in Garo Hills, constable hurt|work=The Shillong Times|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref> In March, the ASAK abducted three civilians, (a bus driver,conductor and a handyman) near Boldamgre, Meghalaya. The civilians were released days later.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201603130030|title=GTD ID;201603130030|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref>
On September 29, ASAK members kidnapped 9 civilians in Songotagre, Meghalaya. One hostage escaped shortly after the kidnapping while the other eight victims were released in October.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shillong/nine-traders-from-assam-abducted/articleshow/54596263.cms|title=Nine traders from Assam abducted|work=Times of India|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/oct/28/9-assam-traders-abducted-in-meghalaya-1532769.html|title=9 Assam traders abducted in Meghalaya|work=New Indian Express|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=https://morungexpress.com/abducted-assam-traders-released-unharmed-meghalaya|title=Abducted Assam traders released unharmed in Meghalaya|work=The Morung Express|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref>
On October 28, ten civilians was abducted in Dumnikura, Meghalaya. One civilian was releases at the same day, and the remaining nine were released on November 2.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/meghalaya-abducted-assamese-traders-released-unharmed-3733513/|title=Meghalaya: Abducted Assamese traders released unharmed|work=Indian Express|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201610280025|title=GTD ID:GTD ID:201610280025|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref>

On January 1st of 2017, armed assailants kidnapped three traders in Dalu, Meghalaya. The 3 hostages were released until January 18 after a ransom was paid. No group claimed responsibility but some sources, sources attributed the attack to Achik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK). Days later, on January 22, abducted four bus and truck drivers in Kolapara.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2017/01/24/no-breakthrough-in-gh-abduction-case/|title=No breakthrough in GH abduction case|work=The Shillong Times|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2017/01/23/4-kidnapped-in-sgh/|title=4 kidnapped in SGH|work=The Shillong Times|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref> On February 14, ASAK members kidnapped seven workers at a [[quarry]] in Sangkini Dapgre, Meghalaya, being released four days later.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2017/02/20/seven-abducted-quarry-workers-released-in-gh/|title=Seven abducted quarry workers released in GH|work=The Shillong Times|accessdate=2023-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd/search/IncidentSummary.aspx?gtdid=201702140016|title=GTD ID:201702140016|work=Global Terrorism Database|accessdate=2023-08-01}}<</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Insurgency in Northeast India]]
[[Category:Politics of Meghalaya]]
[[Category:Organisations designated as terrorist by India]]

Achik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok - Revision history

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