Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Assam CM: Bokakhat Blast Linked to Poaching, Not Militants
A grenade exploded at a police camp in Assam, India, hurting three police officers.
The government believes this might be because the police have been arresting people involved in poaching and drugs, not by militants.
Two people suspected of the attack are being searched for by the police.
The police have arrested many poachers and seized weapons recently.
The police think that this blast might be a response to the crackdown on poaching and drugs.
Chief Minister suggests Bokakhat blast linked to anti-poaching operations, not militants.
The explosion occurred on Tuesday evening in Bokakhat, injuring three police personnel.
Police suspect retaliation for recent crackdowns on poaching and drug trafficking.
Two suspects have been identified and are currently absconding.
Over 50 poachers arrested, two killed in encounters, and 11 firearms seized in recent months.
- Who
- Three Assam Police personnel were injured; two suspects are being sought.
- What
- A grenade blast that injured three Assam Police personnel.
- When
- Tuesday evening, around 8:20 pm.
- Where
- Panbari area of Bokakhat, Golaghat district, Assam, India.
- Why
- Police suspect retaliation for crackdown on poaching and drug trafficking.
- Location
- Bokakhat, Golaghat district, Assam
- Incident
- Grenade Explosion
- Injured
- Three police personnel
- Suspects
- Two identified, absconding
- Possible Motive
- Retaliation for anti-poaching/drug operations
- Recent Police Action
- Over 50 poachers arrested, 2 killed, 11 firearms seized
- Official Statement
- Chief Minister suggests a link to poaching, not militants
Sources
Grenade Explodes At Security Forces Camp In Assam, 3 Cops Injured
Three policemen injured in grenade attack in Assam
Grenade Attack Injures 3 Cops in Assam
Police link Bokakhat grenade attack to poaching crackdown, not militancy
Three Assam police personnel injured after grenade hurled at CRPF camp in Bokakhat - Telegraph India
