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Crime
Assam Police Officers Killed in Boko Outpost Shooting; Colleague Arrested
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 09:48 PM
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Two Assam Police officers were shot dead during an encounter at a Boko outpost, and a fellow officer was taken into custody.
Two Assam Police officers were shot dead during an encounter at a Boko outpost in the Karbi Anglong district.
The incident occurred when the officers were patrolling the area and came under fire from an unidentified group.
Following the shooting, a third officer who was with the pair was apprehended by the police and is being held on charges of complicity.
Police officials have stated that an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators and the motive behind the attack.
The incident has raised concerns about security in the region, prompting authorities to increase patrols in nearby areas.
The incident occurred when the officers were patrolling the area and came under fire from an unidentified group.
Following the shooting, a third officer who was with the pair was apprehended by the police and is being held on charges of complicity.
Police officials have stated that an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators and the motive behind the attack.
The incident has raised concerns about security in the region, prompting authorities to increase patrols in nearby areas.