National Democratic Front of Boroland militants killed at least 48 Adivasis which include women and children. The attack took place at five different places in Assam on Tuesday.
Militants opened fire around 5 PM Maitalubasti in Sonitpur district, where 23 adivasis have been shot dead. Within few minutes, Militants opened fire at 3 people in Pakhriguri village in Kokrajhar district. Later, They went on to kill 6 others in Ultapani village in Kokrajhar district. While 10 adivasis were shot dead in Phulbari village, 6 Others were killed in Batasipur village.
Police suspect the number of casualties could be much more than the initial numbers. Militants targeted Adivasis believing they have been passing the information about them to the police.
Modi responded: "Killing of innocent people in Sonitpur & Kokrajhar is an act of cowardice. Our thoughts & prayers are with the families of the deceased."
Militants opened fire around 5 PM Maitalubasti in Sonitpur district, where 23 adivasis have been shot dead. Within few minutes, Militants opened fire at 3 people in Pakhriguri village in Kokrajhar district. Later, They went on to kill 6 others in Ultapani village in Kokrajhar district. While 10 adivasis were shot dead in Phulbari village, 6 Others were killed in Batasipur village.
Police suspect the number of casualties could be much more than the initial numbers. Militants targeted Adivasis believing they have been passing the information about them to the police.
Modi responded: "Killing of innocent people in Sonitpur & Kokrajhar is an act of cowardice. Our thoughts & prayers are with the families of the deceased."