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The leading separatist group in India's north-eastern state of Assam has threatened to attack "illegal migrants" from Bangladesh.
The announcement by the United Liberation Front of Assam (Ulfa) came days after its top leaders were detained in Dhaka and handed to India.
Ulfa rebels have attacked settlers of Bengali origin, including leaders of minority groups, in the past.
They have fought for a separate Assamese homeland since 1979.
Analysts say this stance against illegal migration - a perennially important issue in Assam - may also be a move on the part of the rebels to regain popularity.
BBC World News
The announcement by the United Liberation Front of Assam (Ulfa) came days after its top leaders were detained in Dhaka and handed to India.
Ulfa rebels have attacked settlers of Bengali origin, including leaders of minority groups, in the past.
They have fought for a separate Assamese homeland since 1979.
Analysts say this stance against illegal migration - a perennially important issue in Assam - may also be a move on the part of the rebels to regain popularity.
BBC World News
