A hardcore cadre of NDFB(S) was killed at an encounter with police early this morning Ultapani Labanyapur area along the Indo-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar district. Shyamal Prasad Saikia, Kokrajhar SP told media men at SP office today that a police team conducted search operation against militant outfit in the area where fire of exchange was held and a cadre of NDFB-S killed. He was identified as Rajib Basumatary, a hardcore cadre,who fled from police custody by spraying while coming back from Guwahati to Kokrajhar on July 13 last. A pistol, five live rounds and two hand grenades recovered from him.
KOKRAJHAR, OCT 28: Three candidates are set to contest the upcoming bye-elections in the 31 No. Sidli Legislative Assembly Constituency (ST) scheduled for November 13 in Chirang district, along with four other constituencies in Assam. Today marked the last day for withdrawal of nominations, confirming three candidates as valid contenders in Sidli LAC’s bye-election.
The contest will feature a triangular battle between Nirmal Kumar Brahma of the UPPL, backed by the NDA alliance; Suddha Kumar Basumatary of the BPF; and Sanjib Wary of the Congress. The Chirang District Commissioner and Sidli LAC Returning Officer confirmed the final list of candidates and outlined preparations to ensure...
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