At least 12 civilians are reported to be killed in a terror attack in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday. One militant has been killed during the gun battle with security forces.
Web Desk, August 5, 2016 :
Smoke billowing near the site of the attack near Kokrajhar in Assam
At least 12 civilians are reportedly killed in a terror attack in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Friday. One militant has been killed during the gun battle with security forces. The attack reportedly took place outside the Kokrajhar town and the place is said to be a crowded area. The site is three kilometres away from the Kokrajhar market and 3-4 militants are reportedly on the run.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has already spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the matter. Assam DGP Mukesh Sahay told NDTV that he was not in a position to confirm the exact number of militants involved in the attack.
“This particular incident is unfortunate. This incident is very sad and we are shocked that so many people have lost their lives. We were very successful in ensuring peace in Assam,” said MoS Home Kiren Rijiju.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said his ministry is monitoring the situation closely.
LIVE UPDATES:
02.28 pm: Additional security forces have been rushed to the spot after extremists opened fire at civilians near Assam’s Kokrajhar, encounter underway.
02.27 pm: This is an attempt to destabilize peace, says Sarma.
02.21 pm: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Finance Minister confirms the death toll, says 12 people have been shot dead.
02.20 pm: 1 AK- 47 has been recovered from one of the terrorists and 2 terrorists have been neutralised. We are looking for 6 more, says FM Sarma.
02.15 pm: CM Sonowal in Delhi, meets Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
02.13 pm: Mukesh Sahay, DGP Assam says, no terror group has so far claimed responsibility this is an old strategy of NDFB
02.11 pm: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal speaks to PM Narendra Modi after extremists opened fire at civilians near Kokrajhar.
02.07 pm: 1 extremists killed in encounter with security personnel after extremists open fire at civilians near Kokrajhar,encounter underway.
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