All-Out Offensive to be Launched Against Bodo Militants in Assam, Says Home Minister

GUWAHATI:  Bodo militants launched a fresh attack on Wednesday in Udalguri, the fourth district of Assam where violence has now spread, a day after the serial attacks in three other districts killed 76 people. 21 women and 18 children are among those killed. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit two of the violence-hit districts, Sonitpur and Kokrajhar, today. Mr Singh arrived in the state on Wednesday to assess the situation and held meeting with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and top security officials. Calling the attacks an "act of terror", Mr Rajnath Singh said, "No talks with the militants even if they sue for peace. They will be prosecuted under terror laws." The minister said an all-out joint offensive will be launched by the police, paramilitary forces and the Army. There had been intelligence inputs about possible attacks by the NDFB, but security forces could not reach in time, he added. NDTV