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16-Year-Old Student Dies After Mob Attack in Assam, Community Demands Justice

Bongaigaon, July 29, 2024 — A 16-year-old student, Iyasin Ali, has tragically died following a violent mob attack in Abadi village, Bongaigaon district, Assam. The incident, which occurred a week prior, involved a dispute over a goat belonging to Iyasin’s father, Gazir Ali, that had wandered onto a neighboring farm. The altercation, initially resolved between […]

Wild Elephant Tragically Kills BSF Personnel in Meghalaya Border Incident

In a tragic incident on June 26, a wild elephant attacked and fatally trampled a Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector at a camp located on the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district. The victim, Sub-Inspector Rajbir Singh from the No. 100 Battalion BSF, was unexpectedly attacked by the elephant within the confines of […]

Elephants Cause Havoc in Assam Homes, Amplifying Human-Wildlife Conflict Concerns

In a distressing escalation of human-wildlife conflict, two elephants forcefully entered a residence in Samaguri, Assam, on June 18, wreaking havoc in the kitchen and cow shed. The intrusion resulted in substantial property damage before the elephants retreated, leaving residents anxious about potential future encounters. This incident underscores the growing frequency of such confrontations, highlighting […]

Wild Elephant Attack Claims Life of Villager in Jagiroad, Assam

In a heart-wrenching incident, a wild elephant attack claimed the life of a villager in Jagiroad, Assam. The tragedy occurred at South Dharamtul in the Morigaon district, highlighting the persistent issue of human-wildlife conflict in the region. The victim, Teron from Mohkhali village, was fatally attacked by a wild elephant while on the verandah of […]

Violent Attack on Priest in Assam

The tranquil atmosphere surrounding Ponjan Chariali Namghar on Yamuna Road was shattered by a disturbing incident that unfolded during a religious gathering, culminating in a violent assault on Hemchandra Das, a respected namghariya (priest) aged 65. The perpetrator, identified as Tony Das from Thanamukh area of Assam’s Sivasagar district, unleashed a brutal attack on the […]

Ambush Strikes Security Team Ahead of Chief Minister’s Visit to Jiribam

A suspected militant ambush targeted an advance security team preparing for Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s visit to Jiribam, inflicting injuries on one security personnel. The attack occurred near T Laijang, close to Kotlen on NH 37, at approximately 10:30 am on June 10. In response to the attack, a joint operation by police commandos […]