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Three soldiers injured after ‘unidentified terrorists’ open fire at Assam Army camp

According to a statement from the Army, the attack took place in Tinsukia district’s Kakopathar and had been launched from a moving vehicle. ULFA (I) and ‘other insurgent groups operating from Myanmar’, suspected to be behind the attack.

Unidentified terrorists opened fire on an Indian Army camp in Assam’s Tinsukia district, injuring three soldiers.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said ULFA (I) and other insurgent groups operating from Myanmar are suspected to be behind the attack. (Representational image)

Three soldiers were injured after “unidentified terrorists” opened fire at an army camp in Assam’s Tinsukia district in the early hours Friday. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma later said the United Liberation Front of Asom (I) and “other insurgent groups operating from Myanmar” are suspected to be responsible for the attack.

According to a statement from the Army, the attack had taken place in Tinsukia district’s Kakopathar and had been launched from a moving vehicle.

“At around midnight on October 17, 2025, unidentified terrorists fired on the Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. The troops on duty responded immediately and effectively taking due caution to avoid collateral damage to civilian houses in the close vicinity. Immediate and effective retaliation by the Indian Army forced the terrorists to flee the site after carrying out speculative firing using automatic weapons,” read the statement.

It went on to state that three personnel sustained “minor abrasions” and that no major injuries were sustained.

“The area has been sanitised and joint searches in coordination with the police are being carried out,” it stated.

On Friday afternoon, Chief Minister Sarma claimed that the ULFA (I) is suspected to be responsible. “The personnel who were injured received minor injuries and resumed duty after receiving first aid. We suspect that ULFA and other terrorist groups operating from Myanmar carried out a coordinated effort. We are observing their activities, so is the Central government. Like always, I will tell the ULFA again that violence can be the path to resolution, all of Assam’s issues will have to be resolved through talks,” he said.

The pro-talks faction of the ULFA had signed a tripartite peace pact with the Union and State government on December 29 2023. However, the ULFA-I faction led by Paresh Baruah, operating from Myanmar, continues to resist talks without discussing sovereignty for Assam.

Sukrita Baruah

Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read More

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