Kokrajhar: A cadre of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) was neutralised during an encounter in Assam’s Kokrajhar. The Army launched a search operation in Kokrajhar’s Diglipara area on Wednesday.
They had carried out the ambush operation based on the input they received. According to reports, the officials spotted the cadre near Dekadamra.
The cadre started the offense by firing on the official’s sensing danger. The team then retaliated by opening controlled fire thereby exercising the right of self-defense. The cadre, identified as Jewel Narzary alias Tamang alias Jwnwn, later succumbed to the injuries.
“Narzary, who hailed from Kokrajhar’s Thaisiguri, was also engaged in extortion activities, recruitment of new cadres and anti-national activities,” said the personnel. During the search of the extortion site, they seized one foreign-made 9mm Glock Pistol, two magazines, and ammunition.
Another NDFB (S) cadre was recently killed by security forces and police during an ambush in Assam’s Chirang district on January 5.
Reports also came earlier this month that a cadre of NDFB (S) was taken to Delhi to accompany in peace talks. The arrival of the rebel outfit’s members was, reportedly, being monitored by the Home Ministry directly and the leaders would be taken to Delhi for the peace talks. The development is being viewed as a major step towards promoting peace in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) of Assam.
