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GUWAHATI, July 19: Assam DGP GP Singh on Thursday provided further information on micro-blogging site X regarding the militant confrontation at the Assam-Manipur border in Cachar district and guaranteed ongoing security measures to the public.
Singh shared a press note on the mission that led to the elimination of three militants.
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Singh stated, “We will persist in our efforts to secure every corner of Assam. After more than three decades, there have been no fatalities among civilians or security personnel due to militant violence in 2023 and 2024. Our goal is to maintain this record.”
Throughout the interrogation, the suspects disclosed the existence of more militants in Bhuban Hills, leading to a special operation conducted by ASP HQ, local police, and AG commandos.
While progressing, the team engaged in a intense gun battle with militants firmly positioned in the hills. Despite being equipped with bulletproof vests and helmets, the three captured militants suffered fatal wounds and were subsequently pronounced dead at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH).
Meanwhile, a group of six to seven militants successfully fled into the thick forest.
During a subsequent search mission, an additional AK-47 rifle, live rounds, and numerous spent casings were found.
The region has now been cordoned off and measures are being taken to track down the escaping militants.
