A significant security incident has arisen in Assam just before the assembly elections, as suspected ULFA(I) militants targeted a police commando battalion camp with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) in the Tinsukia district. The Superintendent of Police for Tinsukia, Mayank Kumar, confirmed the attack, stating that at least four commando personnel sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The use of RPGs indicates a serious escalation in militant tactics amidst an environment of heightened security leading up to the elections.

The assailants reportedly fired four to five RPGs at the commando camp located in the Jagun area, with four of the grenades detonating within the compound. This led to significant explosions and gunfire, and the attackers took advantage of the dark to escape the scene unharmed. The incident underscores a clear intention by ULFA(I) to assert its presence and disrupt the prevailing peace in the region ahead of the crucial assembly elections.

This attack poses serious implications for the safety and security within Assam, a state that has historically faced challenges from insurgent groups. With the assembly elections approaching, maintaining law and order becomes critical, and this incident may lead to increased security measures and a heightened military presence in the area to ensure a peaceful electoral process. The government and security forces will likely respond with intensified operations against insurgents to prevent further such occurrences.