The Paresh Baruah-led insurgent group blamed India for the strikes, but the Indian military has denied this. advertisementWithout getting into claims and counter-claims, it is highly unusual for a rebel group like the ULFA-I to admit reverses because it affects the morale of its ranks. Does it constitute a major threat to Indian security forces in the northeast? To answer this question, one needs to remember that a faction of the ULFA had already signed an agreement with the Centre and the Assam state government in December 2023. Strikes that lead to the loss of senior activists hurt a rebel faction, which already faces a dearth of experienced commanders, and may be a factor in initiating dialogue.
