2003 South Bhutan clashes
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For the Royal Bhutan Army operation against insurgents in South Bhutan in 2003, see, see Operation All Clear.
The August 2003 South Bhutan Clashes were a series of clashes between ULFA militants and unidentified gunmen in Southern Bhutan. The clashes left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured. While the incidents were scarcely reported at the time, many believe they were the first instances of Bhutanese strikes against ULFA militants in the country's south, and tensions between ULFA, allied Assamese separatist groups, and Bhutan would lead to a full-fledged conflict breaking out just four months later.
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August 2003 South Bhutan Clashes | |||||||
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Part of Insurgency in Northeast India, Southern Bhutan Insurgency | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
ULFA |
Unidentified Gunmen
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Arabinda Rajkhowa Bhimkanta Buragohain Mithinga Daimary Rahul Datta | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 40-67+ | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
7-9+ killed[4] At least 5 wounded[4][5] | At least 4 killed[5] |
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