Assam clashes: 2 dead, eyewitness says Dholpur villagers pelted stones at police | Top points
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Assam police firing: A witness to the incident said some villagers in the state's Dholpur area had attacked security personnel who had arrived there to carry out an eviction drive. Police then opened fire in self defence, killing two persons, both civilians. Here's all you need to know about the incident.
The situation remains tense in the Dholpur village of Assam after a viral video showed police personnel and a government-appointed photographer mercilessly beating a man in the village. Two civilians were killed in clashes with the police force, while at least 20 others, including policemen, were seriously injured. Today I visited Gorukhuti in Sipajhar, Darrang with Industry Minister @cmpatowary, MLA @paramarajbongsi and former MLA @gurujyoti_das and traveled in a country boat to inspect the riverine areas that were encroached by illegal settlers near Dholpur Shiva Mandir. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/ICaA7saX3o Assam is on state-sponsored fire.I stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the state- no children of India deserve this. pic.twitter.com/syo4BTIXKH
The deceased were identified as Saddam Hussain and Sheikh Forid. Also, several people were injured, including nine policemen. Assistant Sub-Inspector Moniruddin is admitted to the Gauhati Medical College Hospital in a critical condition, news agency PTI reported.
