Guwahati, 25 October (HS): Assam Police continued their operations to eliminate militancy in the state, with Kokrajhar Police recovering a cache of arms and ammunition allegedly concealed by the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) in the dense forest of Matijhora.

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the information in a social media post last night, stating that the operation was conducted on the basis of specific intelligence inputs.

The recovery marks a significant development in the state's efforts to maintain peace and security, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), the Chief Minister said.

He reiterated that establishing lasting peace in Assam and ensuring peace and security in the BTR remain key priorities of the state government.

The operation is part of the ongoing efforts by Assam Police to identify and dismantle militant networks and prevent the concealment of weapons and ammunition in the region.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash