Guwahati: The Karimganj district administration in Assam imposed section 144 on Sunday due to the death of a Bajrang Dal activist.
One person was detained earlier today for the murder of a Bajrang Dal activist named Sambhu Koiri on Saturday night in the Lowairpur area, 50 kilometres from Karimganj town, within the jurisdiction of Bazaricherra Police Station.
Koiri was returning to Karimganj district after attending a three-day training camp of the Bajrang Dal in neighbouring Hailakandi district, PTI reported.
“The person was attacked with sharp weapons. Local people immediately rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead,” the officer said.
Following the incident, local people gheraoed the Bazaricherra Police Station, demanding arrest of the culprits. Extra forces were deployed in the area to keep the situation under control, he said. “One person has so far been arrested in connection with the murder. Further investigation is on,” the police officer said.
