Security forces arrested a hardcore ULFA militant in Tinsukia district in the wee hours of Sunday. Tinsukia SP said that the arrested militant was involved in the killing of two civilians at Bijulibon recently.This incident had created tension in the state following which the Centre had to step up to defuse it.
Security forces had intensified operation against ULFA following the incident. Police say militants may try to create disturbance ahead of 15 August in Tinsukia and other areas of Assam.