A tense security situation unfolded in Assam’s Tinsukia district early Friday as an Indian Army camp in Kakopathar came under a terrorist attack. The assault, which occurred around 12:30 a.m., resulted in minor injuries to three Army personnel. Suspicions have centered on the outlawed ULFA (Independent) outfit.
Midnight Ambush and Swift Retaliation
According to defence sources, the attack began when militants, traveling in a moving vehicle, opened fire on the Kakopathar Company location. The initial salvo reportedly included three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs), which was followed by a sustained barrage of automatic gunfire lasting nearly half an hour.
The soldiers on duty immediately retaliated, engaging the attackers while taking “due caution” to prevent collateral damage to nearby civilian homes. A defence spokesperson confirmed the injuries, stating, “No major injuries were sustained other than minor abrasions to three personnel.” The swift response of the troops is credited with preventing more serious casualties.
Suspects Flee Towards Border
Sources indicate the assailants arrived from the Doomdooma side in a truck and fled rapidly toward Arunachal Pradesh following the exchange of fire. The attackers are believed to have conducted “speculative firing” before their hasty retreat.
The suspected vehicle, bearing registration AS 25 EC 2359, was later recovered by security forces near the Tengapani Ghat on the Noa Dihing river, close to the Assam-Arunachal border. The location of the attack, which lies near the sensitive interstate boundary, has heightened concerns in the region.
