𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 & 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲: 𝗨𝗟𝗙𝗔-𝗜 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽, 𝟵 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱

Panic gripped Kakopathar in Assam’s Tinsukia district late Thursday night, October 16, after ULFA-I launched a fierce attack on an Indian Army camp, hurling grenades and opening gunfire.

Reports indicate that around 12:30 AM, three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGL) were fired at the Army installation, followed by nearly 30 minutes of sustained gunfire.

The intense exchange of fire shattered the night’s silence, with explosions and gunshots echoing through the area and alarming nearby residents.

Eyewitnesses claimed the attackers arrived in a truck before carrying out the assault. Nine Army personnel were reportedly injured in the incident, though the extent of damage to the camp is yet to be officially confirmed.

Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area and launched massive search operations across Kakopathar and adjoining localities. Movement of civilians has been restricted as the combing operations continue.

Preliminary investigations point towards the involvement of the outlawed insurgent group ULFA (Independent). The attack marks one of the most audacious strikes in upper Assam in recent months, reigniting concerns about the revival of militant activities in the region.