Assam

26 Aug

Enhanced security measures across Assam: Police boost patrols and area domination efforts

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police forces across Assam have ramped up security measures through rigorous vehicle checks, area domination operations, and extensive foot patrolling. These enhanced efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to fortify public security and deter potential threats. In Cachar district, police have intensified vehicle inspections to ensure greater safety. This initiative is a crucial component of a broader effort aimed at creating a more secure community environment. The Nagaon Police have been actively engaged in area domination operations. Joint efforts led by OC Khatowal PS and OC Samaguri PS, with support from IC Puranigudam OP and IC Muwamari PP, have…

24 Aug

The main accused in the Assam gang-rape case died

Banasree SarkarAssamgang-rape case

The prime accused in a gangrape case in Assam was declared dead on Saturday after trying to escape police custody by jumping into a pond, authorities informed. The incident took place during an investigation at the crime scene. The deceased, identified as Tafazul Islam, was apprehended on August 23, and the cops escorted him to the site where the 14-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped when he attempted to break free from the shackles at 4 am. This led to the police launching a rescue operation, and his lifeless body was recovered from the water following an intensive search lasting for…

23 Aug

Assam uncovers over 47,900 foreigners in 43 years, majority identified as Hindus

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government revealed on Thursday that it has detected over 47,900 foreigners in the state between 1971 and 2014, with more than 43 percent identified as Hindus. The disclosure was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in response to a query from AGP MLA Ponakan Baruah. According to Sarma, the Foreigners Tribunal has declared a total of 47,928 individuals as foreigners during this period. The breakdown includes 27,309 Muslims, 20,613 Hindus, and six individuals from other religious backgrounds. The district of Cachar recorded the highest number of detected foreigners, totaling 10,152. Of these, 8,139 were Hindus and 2,013…

21 Aug

BJP picks Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for vacant Rajya Sabha seats

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. This decision comes as the state prepares to fill two Rajya Sabha seats that recently became vacant. Earlier this month, Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita revealed that a total of 10 members had applied for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. “We have received applications from esteemed members, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MPs Rajdeep Roy and Topon Gogoi, incumbent MLA Manab Deka, and former MLA Mission Ranjan Das,” Kalita said. Following a state election committee meeting…

20 Aug

Special team formed to probe ULFA-I bomb threats

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has escalated tensions in Assam by issuing a stark ultimatum to BJP leader Gauravv Somani. The militant group demands the immediate withdrawal of an FIR filed by Somani against Bir Lachit Sena leader Shrinkhal Chaliha. The complaint, lodged at the Dispur Police Station, accuses Chaliha of inciting communal tensions based on language and race, potentially undermining Assam's peace and harmony. In a press statement released Monday, ULFA-I warned of severe consequences if the FIR is not retracted. The group has issued a stern warning that any resulting unrest will be directly attributed to…

14 Aug

A dispute has arisen regarding SMCH’s late-night travel advisory

Banasree SarkarAssamSMCH

Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam has come under criticism for advising its female doctors, students, and staff to avoid going out at night in areas that are deserted, poorly lit, or not crowded. This advisory was issued in response to widespread anger across the country following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The institute's principal, Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, signed the guideline, which suggested that female doctors, students, and employees try to stay away from circumstances where they are by themselves. It was advised that they notify the…

13 Aug

Body of local BJP leader found in Charaideo, suspected murder

Banasree SarkarAssam, latestCharaideo

Tragically, on Tuesday, Kartik Orang, a well-known BJP leader and former student activist, was discovered dead close to the Bajijan River in Charaideo, Assam. Orang, the president of the Borhat Sah Morcha, a branch of the BJP, was reported missing the day before. On Monday, his relatives reported him missing. This sparked a hunt that resulted in the sad finding of his body. According to local reports, the deceased's body bore clear indications of injuries. This gives rise to suspicions of suspected foul play. The family of Orang has expressed suspicions that this might be a murder case. Local police…

13 Aug

Assam Chief Minister talks about Gogoi’s flood lawsuit plans

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had intended to file a legal case against Meghalaya, accusing it of contributing to the floods in Guwahati. Sarma stated that Gogoi believed deforestation in Meghalaya's hills was a significant factor in the recurring floods affecting the city. Speaking to the media, Sarma said, "Tarun Gogoi had pointed out that Jorabat was a major cause of the floods in Guwahati, and he had suggested taking legal action against Meghalaya. I have found references to this in the files and various documents. Now, Congress is criticizing me,…

12 Aug

Karimganj hosts major protest over minority violence in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Thousands of protesters rallied in Karimganj today, organized by the Hindu Suraksha Bahini, to condemn the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration was part of a broader "Bangladesh Chalo" campaign aimed at drawing attention to the plight of minorities across the border. The rally began at Karimganj College and saw approximately a thousand participants marching through the city streets. Protesters carried placards and banners denouncing the violence inflicted upon minority communities in Bangladesh. However, the protest encountered a significant hurdle at Santar Bazaar, where police had erected barricades to halt the march. This led to a temporary suspension…

08 Aug

The Gauhati High Court ordered the collection of the bodies of the dead youth

Banasree SarkarAssamHigh Court

The Gauhati High Court has directed families of three Hmar youths who died under mysterious circumstances in Assam's Cachar district to collect their bodies from Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) morgue. The bodies have been preserved at SMCH mortuary since July 17. This followed the youths' deaths. These events have stirred considerable controversy and grief in the community. Families of deceased had earlier approached court. They sought to have post-mortem conducted outside Assam citing concerns about impartiality. However, Assam state government submitted autopsy report from SMCH before court. They argued that due process had been followed. During court proceedings…