One hardcore anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was shot dead by security forces in lower Assam's Baksa district on Monday.

Police said a group of about five militants fired on the advancing securitymen and in the ensuing encounter the militant was killed at Rangidora village under Shimla police station.
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Four others managed to escape.
Two grenades, two nine mm pistols, and a couple of mobile sets were recovered from the spot.
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