Guwahati, July 26 (PTI): A suspected ULFA-Independent militant was killed in an encounter with police in Tinsukia district of Assam today. Based on the Army input, a joint team of Assam Rifles and police launched an operation in the jungles near Wara on Jayrampur Road, a police spokesman said. An exchange of fire took place between the militant and the team early in the morning. Later, during search, a bullet ridden body of the suspected ULFA(l) cadre was found. One revolver and three ammunition were found from the spot, he said. A haversack containing camouflage dress, ULFA-I badge, etc was also recovered.