Assam: 13 killed, 18 injured In Militant Attack

New Delhi: At least 13 people were killed and 18 others were injured on Friday in a militant attack. According to reports, heavily armed militants opened fire in a crowded market place, which is approximately 12 km from the town of Kokrajhar. Reports added that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Songbijit) faction is believed to be behind the attack.

Assam Director-General of Police Mukesh Sahay said, "There has been an incident of firing. The security forces have reacted to it and one suspected militant as been reportedly neutralised. We have launched an intensive operation."

He added, "There could be three-four more militants there."

More details are still awaited.