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Based on a another information that a few cadres who have entered into Kokrajhar from Myanmar and taking shelter in the jungle area of Ultapani, Assam police launched a joint operations with 3 Rajput of Indian Army. During the course of the operation the troops noticed suspected persons moving through the dense jungles, on being challenged these persons opened indiscriminate fire on the troops. The security forces retaliated with controlled fire and in the ensuing fire fight, three top terrorist of the outlawed group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Songbijit) got neutralised. Two of the killed terrorist have been identified as Rahul Basumatari and Ritu Basumatari.
Four Pistols, a large quantity of ammunition, Hand Grenades and other war like stores have beeen recovered from the slain terrorists.
The neutralisation of these terrorists has come as a major setback for the group, as it is already reeling under the pressure due to the relentless CI/CT operations launched against them by the Army in conjunction with other Security forces.
The surgical operation carried out under the prevailing torrential rains, in thick foliage and under growth of the Assam Jungles is highly commendable and a hallmark of the Assam police and Army’s dedicated efforts to usher peace in the region.