Assam: 3 low-intensity blasts in Tinsukia district on Republic Day

Tinsukia/Guwahati: Assam's Tinsukia district was hit by three low-intensity explosions, suspected to have been triggered by ULFA(Independent) insurgents, on the Republic Day today, police said. There was no report of any casualty, they said.

Tinsukiya: Two minor blasts reported in Jagun & Ledo area earlier today; no casualties reported #Assam

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018

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#SpotVisuals Two minor blasts reported in Jagun & Ledo area of Tinsukiya district earlier today; no casualties reported #Assam pic.twitter.com/4okkPPB3an — ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018

Director General of Police Mukesh Sahay told reporters in Guwahati that the explosions were of low intensity and was carried out by the ULFA(I) to prove its existence. Investigations are on and security measures further tightened in the district, police said.