Indian Army guns down a terrorist in joint operation in Assam

Kokrajhar: Indian Army gunned down a terrorist, in a joint operation with Assam police, in Kokrajhar district, in the early hours on Tuesday.

Several weapons including one AK 47 series rifle, ammunition and a grenade have been recovered from the neutralised terrorist.

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"Based on intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Assam Police on Monday night in the area. Around 6 am today morning, the patrol party was fired upon. Our troops retaliated with controlled fire and in the gunbattle," said a defence spokesperson.

The area has been cordoned off and massive hunt for other terrorists is on.

More details are awaited.