At least four Assam Police commandos were injured in a pre-dawn attack on a commando battalion camp in Jagun, Tinsukia district. It is believed that suspected militants from the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were responsible for the attack.
The assault occurred around 2:00 AM on Sunday when attackers lobbed five rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) at the camp located at 10th Mile area of Jagun. As per reports, 4 of the RPGs exploded, rocking the camp, causing chaos and triggering a heavy exchange of gunfire that lasted approximately 20 minutes. Security forces returned fire, but the militants managed to flee under cover of darkness.
Assam Police say, "At least four Assam police personnel were injured following an attack carried out by suspected militants of ULFA (I) in Assam's Tinsukia district. The incident took place at Jagun area in Tinsukia district at around 2 am on Sunday."
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According to Assam Police and initial reports from officials, four personnel sustained injuries. Three were injured with minor wounds, and one was seriously injured. The injured commandos were promptly evacuated and rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Their current condition remains under monitoring.
No group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack, but police and security sources have strongly pointed to ULFA-I cadres, citing the use of sophisticated weaponry like RPGs and the group’s history of operating in the region with cross-border links to Myanmar. The incident took place amid heightened security across Assam ahead of the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, raising concerns that the attack may be an attempt to disrupt the pre-poll atmosphere.
In response, authorities have declared a high alert in Tinsukia district and along inter-state borders. Extensive search and cordon operations are underway to track down the perpetrators. Security forces have intensified patrolling and are investigating possible links to recent extortion demands reportedly made to local businessmen by ULFA-I elements.
