Guwahati, Aug 17: Two hardcore ULFA militants have been killed by security forces in Assam, official sources said here today. A group of militants taking temporary shelter in Panbari area of Bongaigoan district opened fire at the patrolling troops last night and in the ensuing encounter an ULFA militant was killed while the others managed to escape.

During search operation, troops recovered a Chinese grenade and extortion notes from the slain militant.

In another incident, a hardcore militant, identified as Robin Moran, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Doomdooma Reserve Forest area under Tinsukia district on August 15, the sources added.
Bureau Report