NIA Finds Live Bomb in Assam: Terror Plot by ULFA (I) Uncovered
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) discovered a live Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Assam’s Lakhimpur district, officials said. The bomb was placed by ULFA (I) terrorists as part of a plan to disrupt Independence Day celebrations. It was defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad of Assam Police.
The NIA found the bomb during an investigation into a previous IED recovery by Assam Police on August 15. The state police acted after a video by Paresh Baruah, SS Commander-in-Chief of ULFA (I), called for a boycott of Independence Day and warned of consequences for disobedience.
The NIA, which took over the investigation on September 17, discovered that ULFA (I) leaders coordinated the placement of several IEDs to cause terror during Independence Day. Investigations revealed the involvement of Girish Baruah, also known as Gautam Baruah, and his associates in placing the IEDs. Baruah was arrested in Bengaluru on September 24 and disclosed the location of the live IED. He revealed that the IEDs were planted under the direction of Aishang Asom, also known as Abhiit Gogoi, and other top ULFA (I) leaders.
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NIA -: NIA stands for National Investigation Agency. It is a special police force in India that investigates serious crimes like terrorism.
Live Bomb -: A live bomb is a bomb that is ready to explode. It is very dangerous and can cause a lot of damage.
Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its tea gardens and beautiful landscapes.
Terror Plot -: A terror plot is a secret plan made by terrorists to cause harm or fear among people.
ULFA (I) -: ULFA (I) stands for United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent). It is a group that wants Assam to be separate from India and sometimes uses violence to try to achieve this.
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) -: An IED is a homemade bomb. It is made using simple materials but can be very dangerous.
Lakhimpur district -: Lakhimpur is a district in Assam. A district is a smaller part of a state, like a neighborhood in a city.
Independence Day -: Independence Day in India is celebrated on August 15th. It marks the day when India became free from British rule in 1947.
Defused -: Defused means to make a bomb safe so that it cannot explode. The police or bomb experts usually do this.
Conspiracy -: A conspiracy is a secret plan made by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal.
Girish Baruah -: Girish Baruah is a person who was arrested because he was involved in the terror plot. He helped the police find the live bomb.
Leadership -: Leadership refers to the people who are in charge of a group or organization. In this case, it means the top members of ULFA (I).
