Security forces belonging to police and army apprehended a linkman of NDFB (S) from Dhanpur area under Kachugaon PS in Kokrajhar district early this morning. Based on information about moving activity of link man,security forces conducted a search operation in the area and a link man of the NDFB(S) was arrested. He was identified as Khanda Basumatary(Bestw),was involved with numerous extortion, money collection in the area. A country made riffle and live bullet was recovered from him.
Kokrajhar district is grappling with a significant malaria outbreak, with 1,991 cases reported up to November 20, 2024, marking a stark rise from 256 cases recorded in 2023. The outbreak has resulted in two fatalities in the past week, including that of a young child.
On the morning of November 22, 27-year-old Jwngsar Wary from Aitugaon village under Kokrajhar Sadar Police Station succumbed to malaria at MRM Memorial Hospital, Kokrajhar. He had been admitted on November 19 but could not recover despite treatment.
Earlier, on November 17, four-year-old Shivani Monger from Saralpara passed away at Sarfang Hospital in Bhutan, where her family had taken her for treatment.
The sharp...
Add new comment