Assam Police recovered grenades and live ammunition during a forest raid in Udalguri district on Thursday. The operation, carried out under heightened security measures. Led to the arrest of one person suspected of possessing links with underground groups.
The raid, conducted in a dense forest area near the Bhutan border, was part of an ongoing drive to curb the illegal movement of arms and explosives in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Acting on credible intelligence, a joint team of local police and special operations units launched the search in the early hours of the morning.
After several hours of combing through the forest, officers discovered a hidden cache of weapons, including multiple hand grenades, rounds of live ammunition, and other incriminating materials.
Arrest and Initial Findings
Police confirmed the arrest of one suspect from the spot, identified as a resident of the Udalguri area. The arrested individual is being interrogated to determine his connections and possible involvement in larger arms networks operating across the Assam-Bhutan border.
According to senior officials, preliminary investigations indicate that the grenades and ammunition were stored for future use. Potentially for subversive or criminal activities. Authorities are now focusing on tracing the source of the recovered explosives and identifying whether they belong to any known insurgent outfit.
The suspect, police said, was under surveillance for several weeks following intelligence inputs suggesting the illegal storage of weapons in the forest zone. His arrest is expected to provide crucial leads regarding arms smuggling and hidden militant networks still active in remote areas.
Intensive Search Operations Continue
Following the recovery, police have intensified operations across Udalguri and nearby districts, including Baksa and Chirang. The forested areas of these regions have long been considered vulnerable routes for smuggling. Due to their proximity to international borders and difficult terrain.
Security personnel are now sweeping adjacent forest belts to ensure there are no additional arms stockpiles or explosive caches hidden nearby. The Assam Police, in coordination with intelligence agencies, are also examining communication records and movement patterns of known suspects.
Officials said that the operation reflects the government’s continued commitment to dismantling illegal networks that pose a threat to peace and stability in the BTR.
Assam’s War Against Illegal Arms
The latest seizure highlights Assam Police’s proactive approach in its campaign against illegal arms trafficking. Over the past few months, several raids in border districts have yielded explosives. Country-made weapons, and large quantities of ammunition.
Udalguri, located within the Bodoland Territorial Region, has historically seen activities linked to former insurgent groups. Although peace accords have brought stability. Authorities continue to monitor remote zones where remnants of old networks may still operate.
Senior officers have reiterated that Assam will not tolerate any attempts to revive insurgent activities or disrupt public safety. The recovery of grenades and ammunition, they noted, serves as a reminder that strict vigilance remains necessary.
For readers interested in related updates, similar counter-insurgency efforts have been conducted in Kokrajhar, Sonitpur, and Karbi Anglong. Further, where police have seized weapons and neutralized hidden arms depots in recent months. These measures are part of Assam’s broader #WarAgainstTerror initiative to ensure peace and security across the state.
(For insights into ongoing development and security efforts in Assam, you can explore our coverage on Assam Police Operations and Bodoland Peace Accords.)
Investigation Into Source and Motive
While the immediate threat has been contained, the investigation into the source and motive behind the seized explosives is far from over. Police are now collaborating with national intelligence agencies to trace the origin of the grenades and ammunition.
Authorities suspect that the recovered materials may have entered Assam through illegal trade routes used by organized arms networks. The possibility of cross-border involvement is also being examined, given Udalguri’s proximity to the Bhutan frontier.
Investigators believe that the arrested suspect was part of a local network that acted as a courier for arms traffickers. Nevertheless, the recovered explosives are being sent to forensic labs for analysis to determine their make and potential suppliers.
Public Reassured Amid Security Alert
As news of the seizure spread, local residents expressed relief at the swift police action. Many acknowledged the visible increase in patrolling and the sense of reassurance that comes from such proactive measures.
District authorities have urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station. They emphasized that community cooperation is key in identifying illegal movements or hidden caches.
Police officials have assured that additional security personnel will be deployed in vulnerable zones. Particularly along forest routes and border areas. To prevent similar activities in the future.
A Strong Message of Vigilance
The Udalguri forest raid marks another significant step in Assam’s ongoing effort to secure peace and stability. The successful seizure of grenades and ammunition sends a strong message. That the state remains vigilant against any threat to public safety.
Assam Police have reaffirmed their resolve to track down those responsible and dismantle. Any networks connected to the recovered weapons. With further investigations underway, authorities remain confident that this operation. Will help uncover deeper links in the illegal arms trade.
As Assam continues to build on its development and peace initiatives. Such decisive actions reinforce public trust in the state’s security machinery. The message is clear Assam stands firm against violence, and the forest raid in Udalguri is a testament to that determination.