On Monday, in a forest of Tinsukia district an encounter broke between army and militants.
According to sources, the exchange of fire started at around 9.20am in Barpathar when the Army team was patrolling the area.
A defense spokesperson said, “The army patrol was on routine duty when the encounter started. Details are awaited. The operation is still on.”
The Pengeri-Digboi road has been closed to the public and additional forces due to the shelling.