Dibrugarh, Mar 2: In a joint operation, security forces have recovered approximately 30 kg of explosives from the Digboi Reserve Forest in eastern Assam Tinsukia district.
The joint operation was conducted by Tinsukia police and the Indian Army.
According to police, the explosives were buried nearly a year ago by Nabajit Asom, a recently surrendered cadre of the banned outfit ULFA-I. The explosives were hidden about 500 meters from the Dibru River.
During the operation, the explosives were recovered from eight polythene bags, a tiffin box, and a bucket.
Meanwhile, security forces have launched a search operation in the area thinking of more stockpiles exist in the area.
On Friday (Feb 29), two hardcore cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered before police in Assam’s Tinsukia district.
The surrendered individuals have been identified as SS Lt Nabojit Asom, a resident of Bolaguri of Kumthai in Golaghat and SS Cpl Niku Asom, hailing from Meleng Lohkor village in Teok.
The operation was conducted by Assam Police, Military Intelligence, and Assam Rifles.
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