Bodo militants behind massacre of adivasis in Assam arrested

January 09, 2015 10:34

Two dreaded NDFB-Songbijit militant leaders responsible for the massacres of Adivasis in Assam have been arrested along with four of their associates and a largequantity of arms seized from their possession, a senior police officer said today.

"NDFB-S Kokrajhar platoon 'second-in-command' Mithinga and Khuren along with their four associates were arrested from Serfunguri in Kokrajhar district of Assam last night," IGP L R Bishnoi told PTI.

They were accused of massacre of the adivasis at Pakriguriin Kokrajhar district on December 23.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Was This A Clean Catch?

Lots of catches were plucked in New Delhi on Tuesday. Vote your favourite catch!

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Vladimir Putin took the oath for a new six year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Top Mumbai school axes principal over social media activities

Shaikh, the principal of Somaiya School in Mumbai's Vidyavihar area, described her "termination" from the post as "completely illegal, drastic and unwarranted" and expressed shock over the "politically motivated" action.

Glorification of violence: India slams Canada over Khalistani float in parade

India also accused Canada of allowing "celebration and glorification" of violence, expressing concerns over the security of Indian diplomats in that country, and said it expects Ottawa to ensure that they are able to carry out their...

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Announcing it on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said she has taken the decision in the interest of the party and the movement and till the time Anand gains "full maturity".