| At least seven militants were killed by the forces on Thursday while trying to enter Assam from Bhutan, where a military offensive against the militants has entered a crucial stage. Meanwhile, Bhutanese troops have blocked all supply lines leading to militant hideouts. "The rebels are now being pushed deep inside the jungles and very soon we expect them to give up as all possible routes for food supplies have been blocked by our troops," the Royal Bhutan Army commander said. "Any Bhutanese national found helping the militants would be punished severely." |