ULFA: The men who call the shots

The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), a separatist group fighting to establish a sovereign Assam via an armed struggle, was banned in 1990 and classified as a terrorist group. In the last 17 years,15,000 people have been killed in attacks by the ULFA.

Now, with the surrender of some top leaders, there is a chance at peace. Here's a look at some important names in the ULFA - shadowy figures through the years of insurgency.

Arabinda Rajkhowa (inset top), Chairman of the ULFA surrendered in Bangladesh on Thursday and is willing to talk to the Centre. Raju Barua (inset bottom) ULFA's deputy commander-in-chief surrendered a day later also in Bangladesh. Raju Barua had been missing since 1993. (NDTV Photo)

Commander-in-chief of ULFA, Paresh Baruah has been leading the freedom movement of Assam against India. He is reported to have fled Bangladesh. (NDTV Photo)

ULFA's foreign secretary Sasha Chaudhary is also in India's custody and was arrested in Bangladesh. (NDTV Photo)

ULFA 'finance secretary' Chitraban Hazarika, arrested in Bangladesh, in India's custody now.

Also in India's custody are ULFA advisor Bhimkanta Buragohain & Vice-chairman Pradip Gogoi. (NDTV Photo)

Central publicity secretary Mithinga Daimary & cultural secretary Pranati Deka are among others in Indian custody.

Other senior leaders Bening Rabha, Ashanta Bagh Phukan, Ponaram Dihingiya of the military wing have been missing since 2003. (NDTV Photo)