Assam Police Thwart Youth Militant Group Formation

Assam Police intercepted a group of 20 youths attempting to form a militant outfit in Kokrajhar-Chirang forests. The group surrendered their weapons, which included rifles, pistols, and grenades. Director General of Police G P Singh commended the team's efforts to maintain peace and security in the state.

Assam Police has successfully intercepted a group of 20 youths trying to establish a militant outfit in the Kokrajhar-Chirang forests. The youths have been guided back to the mainstream, according to a statement from a top police official on Tuesday.

In addition to preventing the formation of the militant group, the authorities also seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including six automatic rifles, four single-shot rifles, three pistols with magazines, five grenades, 54 rounds of AK rifle ammunition, and nine rounds of pistol ammunition.

Director General of Police G P Singh announced the operation's success on X, praising the meticulous efforts of the Kokrajhar Police. Singh emphasized their ongoing commitment to keeping the state free from weapons and violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)