shot-button
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi
Home > News > India News > Article > ULFA militants killed in Assam gunfight

ULFA militants killed in Assam gunfight

Updated on: 26 February,2009 01:31 PM IST  | 
PTI |

Two suspected ULFA militants were killed on Thursday morning in a gunfight with a joint police and CRPF team in Upper Assam's Majuli Island.

ULFA militants killed in Assam gunfight

Two suspected ULFA militants were killed on Thursday morning in a gunfight with a joint police and CRPF team in Upper Assam's Majuli Island.



"Acting on a tip-off, the security forces launched an operation in Balijan, Asia's largest river island. The ULFA militants exchanged fire with them and they were killed on the spot," Superintendent of Police, Jorhat, Dipak Choudhury said.



Police had information that a seven-member group of ULFA's elite strike force 28 battalion had entered Majuli with arms for a recruitment drive, extortion and to set up an ULFA camp there, Choudhury said. The group had come from ULFA's Myanmar camps through Nagaland, he added.


"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK