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Recent reports highlight a significant clash near the Indo-Myanmar border, pitting suspected cadres of the Kuki National Front (Burma) [KNF(B)] against operatives of a proscribed Northeastern outfit. The confrontation, erupting around 12:40 am on Saturday, May 11, near Kamjong district and Myanmar Border Pillars No. 90 and 91, intensified into a fierce exchange of gunfire. […]
Upon Mishal Singh’s arrest, police seized a cache of illicit items, including 1 pistol, 4 live rounds, a magazine, a 4-wheeler vehicle, and a mobile phone. His affiliation with the banned outfit highlights the persistent challenges faced by authorities in curbing insurgent activities and illegal arms trafficking. Currently in police custody, Mishal Singh is under […]
Nestled approximately 50 km from Kokrajhar town in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, Mainaguri village has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis, evolving from a militancy-plagued area to a vibrant hub of weaving excellence. Situated near the Indo-Bhutan border, the village has earned the distinguished title of ‘Weavers Village,’ symbolizing its resilience and progress. With a population predominantly comprising […]
In Manipur, a tragic sequence of events unfolded as a gunfight erupted between two groups, resulting in the death of a 33-year-old man identified as Laishram Prem. The incident occurred at Sinam Kom, bordering the Kangpkopi and Imphal East districts, on Friday night. Additionally, security forces were deployed in the area to prevent any further […]
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were tragically killed in an attack by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur’s Naransena area. The attack commenced at midnight and persisted until 2:15 am in the vicinity. The deceased personnel were from CRPF’s 128 Battalion stationed at the Naransena area in Bishnupur district of the state. According to […]
In a pivotal turn of events in the ongoing battle against Naxalism, security forces executed a coordinated operation resulting in the elimination of 29 Naxalites, including several senior cadres, in Kanker district. This encounter, hailed as the largest in the state’s history, unfolded amidst a fierce gun battle between security personnel and the insurgents. Video […]
The reported resurgence of the NSCN-KYA militant group ahead of the assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh is deeply concerning. The circulation of threatening leaflets and the presence of armed militants in various villages indicate a serious threat to the safety and democratic rights of residents in the region. The reported coercion of locals to vote […]
Guwahati: BTR Chief Pramod Boro on Tuesday urged the KLO group to rejoin the mainstream in order to engage in peace negotiations. When questioned about the murder of two KLO members and the capture of four more on Monday morning in Kokrajhar, Boro responded that creating an organisation by holding people to ransom is not […]
Guwahati: In yet another big jolt for ULFA, a cadre of the banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has surrendered before the security forces in Tinsukia district of Assam. The surrendered cadre has been identified as Modon Asom alias Mintu Moran. According to reports, the militant surrendered himself during an operation conducted jointly […]
Guwahati: A Dobo militant named Rabi Basumatary was sentenced to life in jail by a special court of the National Investigation Agency in Guwahati in a 2014 case involving indiscriminate firing on villagers in Assam. Rabi, who goes by many names, including Rongjabaja, received a life sentence as well as a ten-year sentence of rigorous […]