1 held for killing Bajrang Dal activist

A Bajrang Dal worker named Sambhu Kairi was killed near Karimganj on Saturday. Kairi was returning to Karimganj district after attending a three-day training camp of Bajrang Dal in neighboring Hailakandi district.

Connection to the murder a person got arrested, police said. Further investigation is underway.

The situation in the area is critical, sources said. Local people were demanding the arrest of the culprits; Some forces have been deployed to control the situation.

Police said the man was hit with a sharp weapon. The locals rushed him to the nearest hospital where he was declared brought dead.

By Banashree