The Strategy Group of Army’s Unified Command on May 27 decided that there would be no let-up of the counter-insurgency operations as there is a possibility of militants trying to make their presence felt with acts of violence as they are under tremendous pressure in Myanmar, reports Assam Tribune. According to sources, militants are under pressure in Myanmar following operations launched against them by the Myanmar Army, they are desperate to make their presence felt by indulging in acts of violence.
According to officials, 13 trained cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were sent to Assam from Myanmar a few months back to launch operations but four of them surrendered after reaching Assam, reports Assam Tribune on May 27. Two of the cadres – Bijoy Asom and Uday Asom – broke away from the group. Bijoy was involved in the May 15 grenade attack and was arrested, while, the whereabouts of Uday is not known.