Guwahati, 14th April: A disturbing incident unfolded in Guwahati’s Ganeshguri locality as an Assam police personnel was assaulted during the late hours of Saturday night following a heated verbal exchange. The exact trigger for the altercation remains unclear, adding complexity to the unfolding situation.
Reports suggest that one of the individuals involved in the scuffle alleged that the police personnel had previously threatened him and his companion, leading to tensions escalating to physical violence. In a shocking video footage captured by a woman, two youths were observed punching the uniformed police official, who was diligently performing his duties at the time of the assault.
The video, subsequently shared on Facebook, garnered attention as it tagged key authorities including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister Pijush Hazarika, Director General of Police GP Singh, and Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Barah.
The dissemination of the video underscores the gravity of the incident and the urgency for appropriate action to be taken. Such acts of violence against law enforcement personnel are unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms. Authorities are urged to immediate investigate the matter and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
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