Assam Police neutralises 2 UPRF militants in Karbi Anglong encounter
- Jun 20, 2021,
- Updated Jun 20, 2021, 12:21 AM IST
GUWAHATI: Two militants from United People’s Revolutionary Front (UPRF) outfit were killed in an encounter with Assam Police today in Karbi Anglong.
"Braving the elements & extreme terrain, in an encounter Assam Police in Karbi Anglong neutralized two militants belonging to United People's Revolutionary Front today," said Director-general of Assam police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta.
Two AK 47 rifles were recovered from the possession of the dead militants, Mahanta informed.
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Mahanta also said that “intermittent firing” was still going on the spot.
The UPRF militants have been actively working under the tutelage of poaching & drug cartels of Churachandpur, said DGP.
Special DGP to Assam Police, K. V. Singh said, "Karbi Anglongpol and Assam Police Commandos stormed a militant hideout in the Singhasan hills area. Two militants have been killed and Two AK Series Rifles recovered. Ops continues."