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5 days ago
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Multi-layer security in Assam for I-Day after boycott call by militant groups
Guwahati, Aug 14 (PTI) A multi-layer security arrangement has been put in place across parade grounds and other sensitive places in Assam, after a few banned militant groups called for a 'boycott" of Independence Day celebrations, a top police officer said on Thursday. Though there is no specific threat input as of now from any part of the state, since the ULFA(I) and NSCN (K-YA) have called for boycott as well as shutdown, some people may try 'mischievous acts" during the celebrations, he told PTI. The police have identified the sensitive areas, and extra precaution has been taken in those locations, the IPS officer stated. 'Night domination has been ensured by joint teams of security forces across these places. Regular patrolling has also been intensified since the last one month," he said. The senior police officer said he is hopeful of peaceful Independence Day celebrations this year. 'The response to celebrate the 79th Independence Day is overwhelming. People from all walks of life are eagerly waiting for the day to take part in the historic moment. Nobody is concerned about the boycott call," he claimed. On August 11, the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland had issued a joint statement calling for a 'boycott" of the Independence Day celebrations, and an 18-hour 'total shutdown" from Thursday midnight to 6 pm on Friday. The state-level celebration of Independence Day will be held at the Veterinary College Playground, Khanapara in the state capital. Guwahati has been under a thick blanket of security cover for the last several days in view of the boycott call. The elaborate arrangements assume significance as the authorities were left red-faced after ULFA(I) claimed to have planted bombs in 24 locations across Assam to trigger serial blasts on Independence Day last year. Police had later unearthed 'bomb-like substances" from at least 10 places, including four in Guwahati. PTI TR RBT view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
IED blasts conspiracy in Assam: NIA charge sheets ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah, two others
'The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge sheeted three persons including Myanmar-based banned outfit ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah for being part of a conspiracy to carry out multiple IED blasts in Assam on Independence Day last year,' officials said on Saturday (June 14, 2025.) 'Baruah, also known as Paresh Asom, Kamruj Zaman Khan, Nur-uz-Zaman, Zaman Bhai, Pradip, Paban Baruah is the chairman and self styled commander-in-chief of the proscribed terrorist group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I),' they said. Assam police forms special investigation teams after suspected IEDs found on Independence Day 'Baruah, along with Abhijit Gogoi alias Abhijeet Gogoi and Jahnu Boruah alias Arnob Asom alias Huntu, has been charged under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the Explosive Substances Act in a court in Guwahati on Friday,' the NIA said in a statement. 'The three were found to be linked to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the outfit at Dispur Last Gate in Guwahati as part of a broader ULFA (I) conspiracy to trigger multiple blasts across Assam to disrupt Independence Day celebrations in 2023,' the agency said. The NIA, which took over the probe in September 2024, found that the IEDs were planted with the intent to cause death or injury, destroy property and threaten the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of India and to spread terror among the people.
