Police commandos march at the Republic Day parade at Khanapara in Guwahati on Sunday Picture by UB PhotosFive low-intensity blasts marked Republic Day celebrations in Assam on Sunday despite a daylong strike called by Ulfa (Independent). Ulfa (I) claimed responsibility for the blasts, all in Upper Assam — three in Dibrugarh district and one each in Tinsukia and Charaideo districts. The fifth blast occurred near a shop at Teok ghat at Sonari in Charaideo district. Let’s all work together to make Assam one of the best states in the country. Governor Jagdish Mukhi, who took the guard of honour during the Republic Day celebrations at Khanapara here, also pressed for a peaceful and prosperous Assam.

Source: The Telegraph January 26, 2020 18:45 UTC