Assam (Insurgency North East): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2018

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January - 1	In the first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Kokrajhar District, a total of 5,88,106 persons have been included in the draft list, among them 1,80,730 are of Kokrajhar Revenue Circle, reports The Sentinel on January 2. Additionally, 97,442 are of Dotma Revenue Circle, and Read more... In the first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Kokrajhar District, a total of 5,88,106 persons have been included in the draft list, among them 1,80,730 are of Kokrajhar Revenue Circle, reports The Sentinel on January 2. Additionally, 97,442 are of Dotma Revenue Circle, and 1, 65,850, 73,577 and 70,507 from Gossaigaon, Bagribari and Bhawraguri Revenue Circles have also been added. The District received a total of 203,906 application forms. Additionally 333,311 people of Chirang District have been added in NRC draft. The percentage of the first list is 64.35 per cent while remaining population of the district is 186,662. Read less...
January - 1	Prafulla Phukan, a Personal Security Officer (PSO), was abducted by Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on December 31 from Hungrum village in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. He was later rescued by a joint team of Dima Hasao Police along with 43 Assam Rifle on January 1. Dima Hasao Super Read more... Prafulla Phukan, a Personal Security Officer (PSO), was abducted by Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on December 31 from Hungrum village in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. He was later rescued by a joint team of Dima Hasao Police along with 43 Assam Rifle on January 1. Dima Hasao Superintendent of Police stated that ZUF militants released the victim about 1.5 Kilometres from the abduction sight after rescue operations were launched. Security Forces (SFs) while sweeping the area also recovered .9mm carbine and a magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition. Read less...
January - 2	Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on January 2 said that his Government wouldn't give any constitutional rights to the people who fail to make it to the final National Register of Citizens (NRC), and would allow them to live in India on humanitarian grounds until the Centre takes a decision on t Read more... Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on January 2 said that his Government wouldn't give any constitutional rights to the people who fail to make it to the final National Register of Citizens (NRC), and would allow them to live in India on humanitarian grounds until the Centre takes a decision on their expulsion, reports Times of India. In a telephonic interview, Sarbananda Sonowal said, "The people who are declared foreigners will be barred from all constitutional rights, including fundamental and electoral. They will have only one right — human rights as guaranteed by the UN that include food, shelter and clothing." The CM said the "historic" NRC draft would make the distinction between a bona fide Indian and a foreigner. Read less...
January - 2	Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) of Assam declared almost 20,000 people as foreigners till October 2017, reports NDTV. "As per the monthly report of disposal of cases in FTs of Assam, 19,612 'D' (doubtful/disputed) voters were declared foreigners till October 2017," Union Minister o Read more... Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) of Assam declared almost 20,000 people as foreigners till October 2017, reports NDTV. "As per the monthly report of disposal of cases in FTs of Assam, 19,612 'D' (doubtful/disputed) voters were declared foreigners till October 2017," Union Minister of State (Home) Kiren Rijiju informed Lok Sabha (lower House of Indian Parliament) on January 2. According to the Kiren Rijiju, issuance of notice to the 'D' voters is a legal process and there is no question of harassing people. 'D' voters are not detained. "Only persons declared by FTs as foreigners are kept in the detention centres," he said in a written statement. Read less...
January - 2	Intelligence reports are indicating increased activity and possible major attack between New Year Day and Republic Day by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports Times Now on January 2. Read more... Intelligence reports are indicating increased activity and possible major attack between New Year Day and Republic Day by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports Times Now on January 2. An intelligence report speaks of ULFA-I arranging for 25 pairs of warm track suits and shoes. Additionally, intelligence reports also indicate ULFA-I leaders have found a location near the Namdapha National Park in Changlang of Arunachal Pradesh for setting up a transit camp. About 70 cadres will be able to live here. A report says that once the camp is ready, parts of Assam close to south-east Arunachal Pradesh will witness a rise in violence. Read less...
January - 2	On January 2, Security Forces (SFs) in Rangapara forest area in Kokrajhar District busted a camp of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), reports The Sentinel. The Police suspected that around 10 to 15 NDFB-S cadres were taking shelter in the temporary camp for s Read more... On January 2, Security Forces (SFs) in Rangapara forest area in Kokrajhar District busted a camp of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), reports The Sentinel. The Police suspected that around 10 to 15 NDFB-S cadres were taking shelter in the temporary camp for some days. Read less...
January - 3	A hut belonging to a farmer of Rangpur village in the Chungajan area in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland boundary was set ablaze by unidentified assailants from Nagaland On January 3, reports Northeast Today. The Chungajan unit of All Assam Students Union (AASU) on January 4 blocked roads Read more... A hut belonging to a farmer of Rangpur village in the Chungajan area in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland boundary was set ablaze by unidentified assailants from Nagaland On January 3, reports Northeast Today. The Chungajan unit of All Assam Students Union (AASU) on January 4 blocked roads at Chungajan and Gelabil near Nagaland demanding arrest of the assailants. Read less...
January - 3	Police have tightened security to check the possible influx of migrants after a draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) published in Assam, reports Northeast Today on January 4. Director General of Police L.M. Khaute has supervised security measures along the Assam-Manipur border. Read more... Police have tightened security to check the possible influx of migrants after a draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) published in Assam, reports Northeast Today on January 4. Director General of Police L.M. Khaute has supervised security measures along the Assam-Manipur border. Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh stated that ‘Additional Police and paramilitary personnel have been rushed to Jiribam District to ensure that undesirable persons do not enter (our state)’. Police was also deployed along the Assam-Tamenglong highway and Jessami in Ukhrul District. Read less...
January - 3	Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 3 from South Salmara Mankachar District tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. The SFs also recovered gelatin sticks, 100 detonators and 15 bundles of detonating cords were Read more... Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 3 from South Salmara Mankachar District tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. The SFs also recovered gelatin sticks, 100 detonators and 15 bundles of detonating cords were recovered from him. Read less...
January - 3	Several Barak Valley based organisations on January 3 expressed concern over the large number of names (from the Valley) that are yet to be published and the huge quantum of errors in the published list of draft National Register for Citizens (NRC), reports The Telegraph. The meeting said the n Read more... Several Barak Valley based organisations on January 3 expressed concern over the large number of names (from the Valley) that are yet to be published and the huge quantum of errors in the published list of draft National Register for Citizens (NRC), reports The Telegraph. The meeting said the names of 30-50 per cent people from the valley's three districts have been included in the first list and these too are full of errors. In Hailakandi, 217,571 names, out of 719,840, appeared in the first list (30 per cent). In Karimganj, 507,840 names, out of 1,324,096, are on the list (38.35 per cent). In Cachar, 642,679 names, out of 1,823,302, featured on the list (35.25 per cent). The groups will organise a public meeting, led by Barak Upatyaka Banga Sahitya O Sanskriti Sanmilan, [Barak valley Bangla literature and cultural organisation] in Silchar (Cachar District headquarter) on January 5 evening. Further, the Union Territory Demand Committee will take out rallies in Silchar on January 16. Read less...
January - 3	The Shillong Times reports that an Assamese trader identified as Samad Ali who was abducted near the North Garo Hills District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on December 31 was released on January 3 near the Garo Hills border, at Kukurkata in Goalpara District of Assam. The family of the vict Read more... The Shillong Times reports that an Assamese trader identified as Samad Ali who was abducted near the North Garo Hills District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on December 31 was released on January 3 near the Garo Hills border, at Kukurkata in Goalpara District of Assam. The family of the victim allegedly paid a ransom amount of INR 1 million for the release. Read less...
January - 4	A militant of the Liberal Democratic Council of Misingland (LDCM), ‘commander’ Rohan Patir, was arrested from Guwahati on January 4, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militant was allegedly involved in the killing of local Indian National Congress leader Hiranya Doley in Read more... A militant of the Liberal Democratic Council of Misingland (LDCM), ‘commander’ Rohan Patir, was arrested from Guwahati on January 4, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militant was allegedly involved in the killing of local Indian National Congress leader Hiranya Doley in May 2017. Read less...
January - 4	A total of 67 per cent names of people of Udalguri District figured in first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Sentinel on January 5. Moreover, 73 per cent people of Lakhimpur District were also included in the first draft of NRC. Lakhimpur Deputy Commissioner Barun Read more... A total of 67 per cent names of people of Udalguri District figured in first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Sentinel on January 5. Moreover, 73 per cent people of Lakhimpur District were also included in the first draft of NRC. Lakhimpur Deputy Commissioner Barun Bhuyan stated that ‘A total of 825,048 people out of 1,121,459 from 236,760 applicant families have been featured in the part draft. On the other hand, the inclusion of the rest 27 per cent people is on hold and the application and due documents supporting their citizenship are being verified’. Read less...
January - 4	Arunachal Pradesh Government has taken all possible measures to prevent likely spillover of illegal migrants into the state from neighboring Assam, in the aftermath of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) publication, reports Assam Tribune on January 5. An official release said that Chi Read more... Arunachal Pradesh Government has taken all possible measures to prevent likely spillover of illegal migrants into the state from neighboring Assam, in the aftermath of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) publication, reports Assam Tribune on January 5. An official release said that Chief Minister (CM) Prema Khandu has sought detailed information from the Director General of Police (DGP) about the status of the border areas in the wake of part draft NRC publication. Assuring that the situation is normal in the state, the DGP apprised the CM that all border district Superintendents of Police (SPs) have been alerted and directed to coordinate with their Assam counterparts. Read less...
January - 4	Government of India (GoI) is likely to convene a tripartite meeting at the political level to review implementation of the Assam Accord, reports Assam Tribune on January 5. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed this to a delegation of the All Assam Students Union (AASU).The student bo Read more... Government of India (GoI) is likely to convene a tripartite meeting at the political level to review implementation of the Assam Accord, reports Assam Tribune on January 5. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed this to a delegation of the All Assam Students Union (AASU).The student body called on the Union Home Minister at his Parliament House office accompanied by Bodo People’s Front (BPF) MP Biswajit Daimary. The delegation led by AASU adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya was told that the Centre was committed to implement the Assam Accord. The Union Home Minister stated that meeting on the Assam Accord would be convened within 15-20 days with the AASU, in which Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal would also be invited. Read less...
January - 4	The Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal, rejecting accusation made by the ULFA that he was obstructing the peace process, said that his "straightforward, sincere and honest" approach should not be mistaken for obstinacy. He also mentioned that violence and peace talks could not go together, reports Sen Read more... The Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal, rejecting accusation made by the ULFA that he was obstructing the peace process, said that his "straightforward, sincere and honest" approach should not be mistaken for obstinacy. He also mentioned that violence and peace talks could not go together, reports Sentinel. "To bring the peace process back on track, the ULFA will have to stop violence, including extortion and kidnapping," said the Home Secretary. Read less...
January - 4	Three militants of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on January 4 from Ambagaon in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Gwmsar Daimary alias Gwbrah, Bwhwisat Basumatary Read more... Three militants of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on January 4 from Ambagaon in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Gwmsar Daimary alias Gwbrah, Bwhwisat Basumatary alias Barhungkha and Ashish Daimary alias Akhai and one linkman Anjalu Kachari Brahma. One .9mm pistol with magazine and 3 rounds live ammunition, one 7.65 mm pistol with magazine, 5 rounds live ammunition and two grenades were recovered from the militants. Read less...
January - 5	SFs on January 5 arrested an arms peddler, identified as Sumlianthang in Manja in Karbi Anglong District, reports Assam Tribune. SFs also recovered 12 Neogel sticks, 34 detonators and 12 fuse wires. Read more... SFs on January 5 arrested an arms peddler, identified as Sumlianthang in Manja in Karbi Anglong District, reports Assam Tribune. SFs also recovered 12 Neogel sticks, 34 detonators and 12 fuse wires. Read less...
January - 6	The ‘chairman’ of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), identified as ‘major’ Naimeyning was arrested from Mahur in Dima Hasao District, tweeted Official Twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles on January 6. Read more... The ‘chairman’ of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), identified as ‘major’ Naimeyning was arrested from Mahur in Dima Hasao District, tweeted Official Twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles on January 6. Read less...
January - 7	Intelligence sources said a team of six-member ULFA-I rebels have managed to sneak into Tinsukia district from its bases in Eastern Nagaland to carry out subversive activities in the run-up to Republic Day, reports The Sentinel. Read more... Intelligence sources said a team of six-member ULFA-I rebels have managed to sneak into Tinsukia district from its bases in Eastern Nagaland to carry out subversive activities in the run-up to Republic Day, reports The Sentinel. Read less...
January - 7	Security Forces (SFs) arrested two linkmen for Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) from Chagoliajhar area in Udalguri District on January 7, reports The Sentinel. The linkmen have been identified as Nijwm Basumatary and Nirob Boro. Read more... Security Forces (SFs) arrested two linkmen for Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) from Chagoliajhar area in Udalguri District on January 7, reports The Sentinel. The linkmen have been identified as Nijwm Basumatary and Nirob Boro. Read less...
January - 7	Security Forces (SFs) have since January 7 launched massive search operations against suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Kakorani island village near Kotha Reserve forest under Jagun Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel. According to Read more... Security Forces (SFs) have since January 7 launched massive search operations against suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Kakorani island village near Kotha Reserve forest under Jagun Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel. According to army sources, ULFA-I militants were injured in the encounter. “We have intensified operations to ascertain the militants,” an army source informed. Local sources added that suspected ULFA-I militants hurled a grenade on an Army convoy at Katabari forest under Jagun Police Station on Sunday (January 7) evening following which the encounter ensued. Read less...
January - 10	In a bid to prevent misuse of social media & networking sites to create unrest and other untoward incidents in the State, Assam Police has decided to intensify monitoring of users of such digital platforms, reports The Sentinelon January 11. The decision has been taken after receiving repor Read more... In a bid to prevent misuse of social media & networking sites to create unrest and other untoward incidents in the State, Assam Police has decided to intensify monitoring of users of such digital platforms, reports The Sentinelon January 11. The decision has been taken after receiving reports that a section of people and organizations were making objectionable comments on vital social issues including National Registration of Citizens (NRC). Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam Police stated that the move aims at preempting any possible attempt by miscreants and anti-social elements to misuse social media to create disturbance. DGP also added that while appointment letters among 2,000 new constables will be distributed on January 12 appointing another 5,000 constables will start soon. He also added that over 300 Sub-Inspectors recently appointed are currently undergoing training. Read less...
January - 13	A link man of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Swarup Jyoti Chetia was arrested on January 13 from Chabua in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph. Army stated that he was passing sensitive information about Security Forces and suggesting targets for Read more... A link man of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Swarup Jyoti Chetia was arrested on January 13 from Chabua in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph. Army stated that he was passing sensitive information about Security Forces and suggesting targets for extortion to ULFA-I. Moreover he had passed information about Chabua Air Force station, Oil and Gas Cooperation (ONGC), North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) and other government installations to ULFA-I militant identified as Bhaskar Gogoi alias Astitwa Asom. According Army sources, Swarup was tasked by ULFA-I to collect information on aviation-carrying turbine fuel (ATF) tankers entering Chabua Air Force station to plan placing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on ATF tankers entering the air base. Additionally, sources stated that an oil tanker bound for Dikom storage unloading point had crashed at the railway track barricades, adjacent to the fencing of the air force station on January 13. Although the driver claimed it was an accident, security agencies have not ruled out involvement of ULFA-I. Read less...
January - 14	Separately, one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and one Over Ground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Goalpara District on January 14, tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. Read more... Separately, one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and one Over Ground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Goalpara District on January 14, tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. Read less...
January - 16	A militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was arrested on January 16 from Mullong village in Tinsukia District, reports The Shillong Times. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the militant, identified as `sergeant major’ Bishnu Bhujel. The milita Read more... A militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was arrested on January 16 from Mullong village in Tinsukia District, reports The Shillong Times. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the militant, identified as `sergeant major’ Bishnu Bhujel. The militant stated that he has been carrying out extortion in the area and was working in close association with ‘major’ Makam Hacheng, who is a high ranking NSCN-K militant. Read less...
January - 17	Security Forces (SFs) busted a militant hideout of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) at the Assam-Nagaland border area in Dewpani near Naginimora in Sivasagar District on January 17, reports Assam T Read more... Security Forces (SFs) busted a militant hideout of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) at the Assam-Nagaland border area in Dewpani near Naginimora in Sivasagar District on January 17, reports Assam Tribune. One NSCN-K militant identified as Temjack Libek was arrested and a pistol was recovered from him. However, 13-14 militants were able to escape and a search operation was launched to detain the militants. Read less...
January - 19	SFs arrested a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Mukta Bora from Chinakona-Khoirabari route in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel on January 19. A pistol, a magazine and four rounds of live ammunition were recovered from him. Read more... SFs arrested a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Mukta Bora from Chinakona-Khoirabari route in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel on January 19. A pistol, a magazine and four rounds of live ammunition were recovered from him. Read less...
January - 20	A a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Toni Ram Narzary was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Mainaopur of Mazbat in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. One pistol was recovered from the militant. Read more... A a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Toni Ram Narzary was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Mainaopur of Mazbat in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. One pistol was recovered from the militant. Read less...
January - 20	According to intelligence sources, a group of ULFA-I militants led by ULFA-I ‘zonal commandant’ Akoni Axom, has been taking shelter in some parts of Charaideo District and might carry out subversive activities ahead of Republic Day, Read more... According to intelligence sources, a group of ULFA-I militants led by ULFA-I ‘zonal commandant’ Akoni Axom, has been taking shelter in some parts of Charaideo District and might carry out subversive activities ahead of Republic Day, Read less...
January - 21	A militant of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Ujjawal Baruah alias Dadul was arrested on January 21 from Desangmukh Jailgaon area of Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. Read more... A militant of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Ujjawal Baruah alias Dadul was arrested on January 21 from Desangmukh Jailgaon area of Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. Read less...
January - 21	Border Security Forces (BSF) (Inspector General-Communication and Information Technology), AK Sharma stated that wide range of gadgets, including drones are being installed along the Indo-Bangladesh riverine border to stop trans-border movements and activities in Dhubri District, reports The Se Read more... Border Security Forces (BSF) (Inspector General-Communication and Information Technology), AK Sharma stated that wide range of gadgets, including drones are being installed along the Indo-Bangladesh riverine border to stop trans-border movements and activities in Dhubri District, reports The Sentinel on January 21. IG AK Sharma said, ‘So after many experiments and tests, it has been decided to introduce a chain of surveillance devices along with presence of security forces, which will not only cover every inch of the international border, but will also arrange overlapping of surveillance by using multiple systems to detect any intrusion and trans-border movement’. He also added that a team comprising of technical personnel from BSF would install technical system for the project named as BOLD-QIT (Border Electronic Domination Quick Reaction Team Interaction System). Read less...
January - 21	Two suspected unidentified linkmen of ULFA-I were arrested on January 21 from Charaideo District, reports The Sentinel. Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police have increased security arrangements ahead of the Republic day celebrations to be held on January 26. Read more... Two suspected unidentified linkmen of ULFA-I were arrested on January 21 from Charaideo District, reports The Sentinel. Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police have increased security arrangements ahead of the Republic day celebrations to be held on January 26. Read less...
January - 22	Dima Hasao District based Dimasa organizations like Jadikhe Naisho Hosom (JNH) [apex body of Dimasa tribes], All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU), Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) have planned a rally on January 22 demanding disclosure of the details of the August 3, 2015 frame work a Read more... Dima Hasao District based Dimasa organizations like Jadikhe Naisho Hosom (JNH) [apex body of Dimasa tribes], All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU), Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) have planned a rally on January 22 demanding disclosure of the details of the August 3, 2015 frame work agreement signed between the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM), reports The Sentinel. The protest rally is slated to take place at Haflong town of the District. The organization leaders claimed that (earlier) several Districts of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal were to be included in the (proposed) ‘Nagalim’ but now only Dima Hasao could be included in Nagalim, which was opposed by the people of Dima Hasao. Read less...
January - 24	Security Forces (SFs) are conducting security operations into the dense jungles along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Tinsukia, the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar, the Assam-Bhutan borders in Baksa, Jorhat, Golaghat and Bodoland Tribal area Districts (BTAD), reports Times of India&nbs Read more... Security Forces (SFs) are conducting security operations into the dense jungles along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Tinsukia, the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar, the Assam-Bhutan borders in Baksa, Jorhat, Golaghat and Bodoland Tribal area Districts (BTAD), reports Times of India on January 24. Vital installations like refineries, railway bridges, railway stations and airports are also under special attention. According to sources militant leaders of Independent faction f United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) Udoy Asom and Drishtri Rajkhowa - may try to create disturbances on January 26. Last year, militants had triggered at least seven low-intensity blasts on Republic day in several areas in Charaideo, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, and Sivasagar Districts. Read less...
January - 25	In Dima Hasao, an indefinite curfew was clamped in the Maibong area on January 25 after a clash between protesters and Police following an attack by a mob on a train during a general shut down, reports Assam Tribune. Two people were killed and eight were wounded in the clashes. The mob at Read more... In Dima Hasao, an indefinite curfew was clamped in the Maibong area on January 25 after a clash between protesters and Police following an attack by a mob on a train during a general shut down, reports Assam Tribune. Two people were killed and eight were wounded in the clashes. The mob attacked a train at Maibong railway station during the 12 hour general strike. The Economic Times add that the general strike was called to protest the suspected inclusion of Dima Hasao District in ‘greater Nagalim’ in the frame work agreement signed between Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in 2015. Read less...
January - 26	Earlier, three Over Ground Workers (OGW) of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were arrested from Jagun in Tinsukia District on January 26, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as Ranjit Chutia, Bongday Sabuk Dora and Debemshor Gogoi. Read more... Earlier, three Over Ground Workers (OGW) of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were arrested from Jagun in Tinsukia District on January 26, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as Ranjit Chutia, Bongday Sabuk Dora and Debemshor Gogoi. Read less...
January - 26	On January 26, three low intensity explosions were reported, suspected to have been triggered by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. Two explosions were reported near Jagun Police station while the third one occurred at Ti Read more... On January 26, three low intensity explosions were reported, suspected to have been triggered by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. Two explosions were reported near Jagun Police station while the third one occurred at Tirap colliery near the Ledo Police station. No fatalities were reported from the explosions.Additionally, ULFA-I on January 25 circulated a video of them burning the Indian national flag and calling for a boycott of the Republic Day, reports Northeast Today. The video featured at least 10 ULFA-I militants. Read less...
January - 26	SFs arrested a militant of unspecified group from Borlangpher area in Karbi Anglong District, tweeted official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. Two rifles and 10 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant. Read more... SFs arrested a militant of unspecified group from Borlangpher area in Karbi Anglong District, tweeted official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. Two rifles and 10 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant. Read less...
January - 27	Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a militant belonging to the Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) at Kokrajhar District on January 27, reports Morung Express. The militant has been identified as Ricardo Hazuary alias Rekhai. A .9mm pistol Read more... Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a militant belonging to the Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) at Kokrajhar District on January 27, reports Morung Express. The militant has been identified as Ricardo Hazuary alias Rekhai. A .9mm pistol and some ammunition were recovered from the militant. The Army Spokesman stated that the militant was involved in the shooting of a local contractor in November 2017. Read less...
January - 29	Security Forces, during a joint operation, arrested two unidentified militants of the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) in Dibrugarh District On January 29, reports Northeast Today. A pistol and magazine were recovered from the arrested militants. Read more... Security Forces, during a joint operation, arrested two unidentified militants of the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) in Dibrugarh District On January 29, reports Northeast Today. A pistol and magazine were recovered from the arrested militants. Read less...
January - 30	Assam Chief Minister (CM) on January 29 assured the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council that Dima Hasao District would not be allowed to be included in ‘greater Nagalim’, reports The Telegraph. Earlier there were speculations that Dima Hasao would be part of ‘greater Nagalim Read more... Assam Chief Minister (CM) on January 29 assured the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council that Dima Hasao District would not be allowed to be included in ‘greater Nagalim’, reports The Telegraph. Earlier there were speculations that Dima Hasao would be part of ‘greater Nagalim’ as a part of agreement between Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) of Nagaland. Additionally, the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured Assam CM that territorial integrity of Assam and other northeastern states will not be compromised when the final Naga peace accord is inked, reports Economic Times on January 29. The CM apprised Singh about the situation in the state's Dima Hasao District where protests against the demand for a "Greater Nagalim" claimed two lives. Read less...
January - 31	Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) fired up on a tea estate in Charaideo District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. A search operation has been under taken by the Security Forces (SFs) and a huge section of area in and around the Kanu Tea E Read more... Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) fired up on a tea estate in Charaideo District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. A search operation has been under taken by the Security Forces (SFs) and a huge section of area in and around the Kanu Tea Estate has been cordoned off. Earlier, tension erupted along the Assam-Arunachal border in Charaideo District after miscreants from Arunachal Pradesh allegedly vandalized a tea estate on January 22, reports The Sentinel on February 2. Read less...

*Data till , January 22, 2021

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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