Guwahati: A dreaded criminal named Bubu Konwar alias Binod Gogoi was killed in the exchanged of fire with Assam police at Geleky in
Sibsagar locality. The 45 years old car-lifter turned contract-killer sustained severe injuries while facing the cops and later succumbed to
injuries at Geleky civil hospital on Wednesday evening. Known as a notorious contract killer, Bubu was also involved in many
other crimes like illegal drug paddling, extortion and honey trapping in eastern Assam. He killed no less than 40 persons including many
drivers before snatching away their vehicles in the last two decades. Arrested many times, Bubu continued unlawful activities soon after
getting the bail every time. Sibsagar police, following secret information, made a trap at Geleky
forest area for Bubu, who arrived on the location along with a two-wheeler rider. The police claimed that he was asked to stop but
did not respond and fired at the forces. Finally, he was shot at by the police on duty in retaliation. His associate succeeded in
escaping. The police recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine, five live ammunition, two mobile phones, etc from the spot.
Budu was allegedly involved with a number of high profile murders including the assassination of Congress leader Hemanta Bora, physician
Mridul Baruah, businessman KL Ginoria, school teacher DN Gogoi, etc. He admitted in 2016 about his involvement with at least 42 murders,
more than 25 cases of car thefts. The criminal was lately arrested in March from Jorhat with some packages of brown sugar and freed on bail.
Earlier, the police gunned down two rebels belonged to banned armed outfit United Peoples’ Revolutionary Front (UPRF) in an encounter that
took place at Singhason hills in Karbi Anglong district on Sunday. Two AK-47 rifles, several important documents were recovered from the
spot. Last year, UPRF top leader Martin Kuki was also killed in an encounter with the security forces.
Weeks back, six rebels of banned outfit Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) were killed at Dhansiri area of Karbi Anglong. The police
along with Assam Rifles personnel succeeded in eliminating the armed militants and also recovered a large volume of arms and ammunition
from the spot. DNLA is waging a war against New Delhi demanding a sovereign country for the Dimasa people.
Sibsagar locality. The 45 years old car-lifter turned contract-killer sustained severe injuries while facing the cops and later succumbed to
injuries at Geleky civil hospital on Wednesday evening. Known as a notorious contract killer, Bubu was also involved in many
other crimes like illegal drug paddling, extortion and honey trapping in eastern Assam. He killed no less than 40 persons including many
drivers before snatching away their vehicles in the last two decades. Arrested many times, Bubu continued unlawful activities soon after
getting the bail every time. Sibsagar police, following secret information, made a trap at Geleky
forest area for Bubu, who arrived on the location along with a two-wheeler rider. The police claimed that he was asked to stop but
did not respond and fired at the forces. Finally, he was shot at by the police on duty in retaliation. His associate succeeded in
escaping. The police recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine, five live ammunition, two mobile phones, etc from the spot.
Budu was allegedly involved with a number of high profile murders including the assassination of Congress leader Hemanta Bora, physician
Mridul Baruah, businessman KL Ginoria, school teacher DN Gogoi, etc. He admitted in 2016 about his involvement with at least 42 murders,
more than 25 cases of car thefts. The criminal was lately arrested in March from Jorhat with some packages of brown sugar and freed on bail.
Earlier, the police gunned down two rebels belonged to banned armed outfit United Peoples’ Revolutionary Front (UPRF) in an encounter that
took place at Singhason hills in Karbi Anglong district on Sunday. Two AK-47 rifles, several important documents were recovered from the
spot. Last year, UPRF top leader Martin Kuki was also killed in an encounter with the security forces.
Weeks back, six rebels of banned outfit Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) were killed at Dhansiri area of Karbi Anglong. The police
along with Assam Rifles personnel succeeded in eliminating the armed militants and also recovered a large volume of arms and ammunition
from the spot. DNLA is waging a war against New Delhi demanding a sovereign country for the Dimasa people.
