In Assam, chief of new militant group KDLF killed in police encounter

loated militant outfit was killed in an encounter.

According to the Karbi Anglong district police, Jackson Ronghang, 26, Chairman of the newly floated militant group Karbi Democratic Liberation Front (KDLF) was killed in a gun fight with police at Bibia Kro village under Rongmongwe police station in the hill district.

Bokajan Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) John Das said a kidnapping case of a worker from a bridge was reported on December 11. The victim was found in the hills and one accused was arrested.

“The mastermind of the kidnapping was Jackson Ronghang, who had several cases of extortion and arms act registered against him at different police stations. Today, information was received that Jackson Ronghang had come to his house and, as such, an operation was carried out at Bibia Kro village under Rongmongwe police station and an encounter took place between the police party and Jackson Ronghang, where Jackson Ronghang got bullet injuries. Later, he succumbed to his injuries,” John Das said.

The police team had recovered one pistol and ammunition.