India News | Gunfight Between Police, Militants in Assam's Tinsukia
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A gunfight broke out between militants of ULFA(I) and the security forces in Assam's Tinsukia district, a police officer said on Sunday.
Tinsukia (Assam), Jul 10 (PTI) A gunfight broke out between militants of ULFA(I) and the security forces in Assam's Tinsukia district, a police officer said on Sunday.
Acting on a tip-off, police raided Kujupathar in Bordumsa police station area, he said.
Also Read | 7th Pay Commission: Big Announcements on DA Hike and DA Arrears Expected This July, Check Details Here.
The team, led by Deputy Inspector General (NER) Jitmol Doley, was attacked by the militants. The police also retaliated and the gunfight continued for some time, the officer said.
"However, there was no casualty on any side. The police have cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt," he added.
Also Read | Maharashtra Rains: Nine Dead in Last 24 Hours; IMD Predicts Intense Rainfall From July 12.
(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)