ULFA targets Hindi-speaking people in Assam, 2 killed in Tinsukia
According to the reports, a group of armed militants entered at Bahbon, a remote village near Philobari in Tinsukia district, and started firing by targeting the Hindi speaking people dominating the area.
In the militants attack, two people were killed and 9 others were reportedly injured.
The deceased persons were identified as Kishori Shah (65 years) and Rajesh Shah (28 years).
The injured persons were rushed to nearest hospital.
Tinsukia district police and army have rushed to the area and launched operation against the militants.
ULFA(I), GNLA and several militant groups of North East India had called boycott the Independence Day celebration.
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that, the state government will not compromise with any group in any situation.
“Security forces had launched massive operation against the militants across the state,” Sonowal said.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
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