He knew only Tiwa language , and could not speak Assamese , Hindi or English - this might have prevented him from communicating with the authorities .
Lalung was arrested in 1951 , at the age of 23 , in his home village .
Lalung knew only Tiwa language , and could not speak Assamese , Hindi or English - this might have prevented Lalung from communicating with the authorities .
Lalung was arrested in 1951 , at the age of 23 , in his home village .