New Delhi, July 13, 2025 — The Indian Army has officially denied conducting drone strikes on camps of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Myanmar’s Sagaing region, despite claims by the insurgent group that the attacks resulted in the deaths of several senior leaders.
ULFA-I issued a statement alleging that between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, Indian drones targeted multiple camps, including the Eastern Command Headquarters at Hoyat Basti and the 779 Camp at Waktham Basti. The group claimed that the strikes killed Lieutenant General Nayan Asom, Brigadier Ganesh Asom, and Colonel Pradip Asom, and injured 19 cadres. Additionally, they reported that missile attacks during Nayan Asom’s funeral caused further casualties among their ranks and civilians.
The Indian Army has categorically rejected these allegations. Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat, the Defence Public Relations Officer for Guwahati, stated, “There are no inputs or confirmation of any drone strike or cross-border military action conducted by Indian forces.”
While the Indian Army denies involvement, some reports suggest that the Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, may have carried out the strikes. The Indo-Myanmar border has been a known area for insurgent camps, and the Myanmar military has previously targeted such groups operating within its territory.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions along the India-Myanmar border, where various insurgent groups have established bases. The situation remains fluid, with both Indian and Myanmar authorities monitoring developments closely.
