The Centre has directed security forces to take strong action against NDFB militants who killed 11 people in Assam and vowed to foil any attempt by the group to instigate communal riots.
"We have directed the security forces to take strong action against the NDFB militants responsible for the killing of 11 people, including three children. They are instigating people to indulge in riots. We will not allow this to happen," Joint Secretary (North-East) in the Home Ministry Shambhu Singh told reporters here.
Singh said the NDFB-Songbijit group wants to create communal violence in Assam so that it can re-group and strengthen its cadre by taking advantage of the situation as focus of the security forces would divet if there are riots.
"We have asked the state government to ensure communal peace in Assam is not disturbed," he said.
NDFB-Songbijit militants killed 11 people in separate incidents in Kokrajhar district in Assam since last night.
