Major Terrorist Attacks in Northeast India

21 May,2024

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On September 25, 2001, the North East Express, a Delhi-Guwahati superfast train, was attacked by the NDFB in Assam's Bongaigaon district.

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North East Express Attack (2001)

The attack resulted in 100 fatalities and involved the use of explosive devices

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On December 30, 1996, a bomb exploded on the Brahmaputra Mail train in Assam, killing at least 33 people and injuring many others.

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Brahmaputra Mail Train Bombing (1996)

The bomb was planted on the tracks, causing significant damage and derailing several train cars​.

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On August 15, 2004, a bomb exploded during an Independence Day parade at Dhemaji College ground in Assam, killing at least 18 people.

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2004 Dhemaji School Bombing

The attack was carried out by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)​

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On August 5, 2016, a terrorist attack in the market area of Balajan Tinali in Kokrajhar, Assam, resulted in the deaths of 14 civilians and injuries to 15 others.

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Kokrajhar Market Attack (2016)

The attackers, suspected to be Bodo militants, used AK-47s and grenades in the assault.

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On October 2, 2004, a series of bomb blasts in Dimapur, Nagaland, killed 30 people and injured more than 100.

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Dimapur Bombing (2004)

The attacks targeted the Dimapur railway station and the Hong Kong Market area, highlighting the volatile situation in Nagaland during that period​

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