Guwahati, Aug 16: Assam police have announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for concrete information regarding their ongoing investigation into bomb-like devices planted by Ulfa-I.
The security forces have launched a massive search operations in Assam after Ulfa-I through a press statement has claimed that they have planted bombs in several areas of the state.
“We request public support for information in the ongoing investigation on bomb-like devices planted by ULFA. Credible information on persons involved in making, transporting, planting of these devices is requested,” Assam police statement said.
It further added, “Identity of the persons sharing information will be kept absolutely confidential,”.
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Speaking to media persons, Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Borah has confirmed the discovery of IED-like objects in two locations in the city.
“We have recovered circuits, detonators, and other components were found, the crucial ignition and triggering mechanisms were absent,” he said.
Borah said, “We received specific intelligence about eight locations within the city. Our teams conducted thorough searches at all eight sites, and while six locations were clear, two locations Panbazar and Gandhi Basti and yielded suspicious objects.”
Like every year, this year too, the Ulfa-I boycotted the Independence Day celebrations.
Meanwhile, security and bomb squad has been pressed into service after the bomb threat.
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