Guwahati: An encounter broke out between Assam police and militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Kakopathar under Tinsukia district on Friday.
The incident took place at Mazgaon area today morning.
According to reports, the six ULFA-I militants had been hiding at the rural home of Bhola Changmai.
Police conducted an operation and surrounded the house after acting on the information. However, instead of surrendering, they hurled a grenade at the police force, after which the situation escalated.
Three of the ULFA-I militants have been identified as Rinku Asom, Uday Asom and Mriganka Asom.
Reportedly, one of the ULFA-I militants has been killed in the encounter. The identity od the cadre is yet to be ascertained.
However, it has been suspected that top ULFA-I leader Rupam Asom oversaw the team. The nature of their visit is yet to be ascertained.