Centre: 4500 civilians among 10000 killed in Ulfa violence in 44 yrs
Friday, 29 December 2023 Ulfa, an armed secessionist group, has existed for 44 years and caused cycles of violence in Assam resulting in approximately 10,000 deaths. The Centre and state government recently signed a peace deal with Ulfa's pro-talks faction, resolving the armed movement. The casualty count includes civilians, security forces, and Ulfa members killed in counter-insurgency operations. Ulfa's actions included abductions, killings of hostages, and infamous incidents like the assassination of Surrendra Paul and the killing of schoolchildren in an IED blast. After expressing willingness to start talks, the outfit apologized for these killings.
A breach in the Munak Canal caused flooding in Bawana, north-west Delhi. Water Minister Atishi confirmed diversion efforts. Residents waded in knee-deep muddy.. IndiaTimes
As many as 159 wild animals, including nine rhinos, have died so far at Kaziranga National Park due to floods in Assam, according to the park authority on Wednesday. The Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, Sonali Ghosh, said that so far, 159 wild animals have died in Kaziranga National Park due to flooding.
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Friday, 29 December 2023
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