Police, in exchange of fire, injured a militant of the newly formed group National Socialist Council of Karbi Anglong (NSCKA) in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel on August 24. Another six militants were arrested. Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Gyanendra Pratap Singh, said, ''Seven boys from Karbi Anglong got together, bought three pistol & started a new organisation called National Socialist council of Karbi Anglong. Six have been picked up. The main person Pabitra Teron has been injured in shootout with police. Weapons recovered. Group neutralized,''