In Assam, security forces killed six militants and recovered weapons

Assam, 23 May 2021, Sunday

Terrorism is once again on the rise in Assam. Six militants of the Dimasa Liberation Army were killed in an encounter with security forces in Assam today.

The bomber struck shortly after noon in Karbi Anglong district, police said. A large number of weapons and ammunition have been recovered from them. The operation was carried out in Karbi Anglong district, which borders Nagaland. Security forces are still conducting a search operation.

Security forces were informed that some militants were hiding in the western Karbi Anglong district of Assam, which borders Nagaland. A search operation was launched by Assam Rifles and Assam Police. Meanwhile, in retaliation, the militants opened fire on the security forces, killing six militants.

Four AK rifles and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, a senior police official said.

Recently, the ONGC engineer was released by ULFA militants on the appeal of Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sarma. He was recently abducted.