Drone Strikes Reportedly Hit ULFA-I Camps Along Myanmar Border, Top Leaders Killed
Drone Strikes Hit ULFA-I Camps Along India-Myanmar Border, Top Leaders Reported Killed On July 13, 2025, ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I) alleged that the Indian Army launched a massive drone strike on its camps across the India-Myanmar border between 2 AM and 4 AM. Over 150 drones, reportedly of Israeli and French origin, were used in attacks stretching from Longwa (Nagaland) to Pangsai Pass (Arunachal Pradesh). ULFA-I claimed key leaders, including Lt. Gen. Nayan Medhi (alias Nayan Asom), Brig. Ganesh Asom, and Col. Pradip Asom were killed, with 19 others injured. The latter two reportedly died during a secondary missile strike at Nayan Asom’s funeral. There is no official confirmation from the Indian Army, although sources suggest possible strikes on insurgent camps in Myanmar, including those of ULFA-I, NSCN-K, and PLA. This marks the second such reported drone attack after a similar allegation in January 2024. ULFA-I continues to reject peace talks without discussions on Assam’s sovereignty.
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Guwahati, July 13, 2025 – The banned insurgent group ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I) has alleged that the Indian Army launched multiple drone strikes on its camps across the India-Myanmar border in the early hours of Sunday, resulting in significant casualties among its leadership.
In a statement released by the outfit, ULFA-I claimed that drone attacks were carried out between 2 AM and 4 AM across various locations stretching from Longwa in Nagaland to Pangsai Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. The group said over 150 drones, allegedly sourced from Israel and France, were deployed in the strike.
Among those killed, the group named Lieutenant General Nayan Medhi, known by his alias Nayan Asom, describing him as a key leader in their ranks. Additionally, 19 others were reported injured.
A follow-up release from the group added that two more high-ranking leaders — Brigadier Ganesh Asom and Colonel Pradip Asom — were killed in a subsequent missile strike that occurred during Nayan Asom’s funeral. The outfit stated that several more members and even civilians were wounded in that secondary attack.
Despite these claims, there has been no official confirmation from Indian defence authorities. Senior army officers in both Guwahati and Nagaland denied having any information about such an operation. One officer told HT, “We have no inputs on the reported attack, though we’ve seen media speculation.”
However, individuals familiar with the developments suggested that the Indian Army might have targeted underground camps of multiple insurgent outfits, including the NSCN-K and PLA, located inside Myanmar’s territory. These sources hinted that drone technology was likely used, but details about casualties remain unverified.
This would mark the second drone operation in less than two years targeting ULFA-I camps in Myanmar. On January 7, 2024, the group had also accused Indian forces of launching a drone attack on one of its hideouts, leading to injuries among two of its cadres.
The ULFA-I faction, led by Paresh Baruah, continues to operate from bases in Myanmar and maintains a hardline stance, refusing peace talks unless the demand for a sovereign Assam is considered. This distinguishes them from the pro-talks faction of the original group.
As of now, the Indian government has not issued any official statement confirming or denying the alleged cross-border action.
Pradip Gogoi
