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One Dead and Another Injured in Brutal Mob Assault in Assam's Kamrup
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News18•20-10-2026, 18:00
One Dead and Another Injured in Brutal Mob Assault in Assam's Kamrup
- •A youth was killed and another critically injured in an alleged mob assault in Assam's Kamrup district during Durga Puja festivities.
- •The incident occurred at Panitema village near Rangia when the two friends were returning home after visiting puja pandals and their two-wheeler slipped on the roadside.
- •The deceased was identified as Dhanajit Kalita, while the injured friend, Bishal Das, was shifted to AIIMS Guwahati for treatment.
- •The attack sparked local outrage, with residents gathering at Rangia police station to demand a thorough investigation and strict action against the culprits.
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A 19-year-old youth named Dhanajit Kalita was killed and another friend, Bishal Das, was critically injured in an alleged mob assault in Panitema village near Rangia.
Following the brutal attack, the critically injured youth was rushed and shifted to AIIMS Guwahati for medical care.
Scores of people from Panitema gathered at the police station to protest and demand a thorough investigation alongside strict action against those involved in the mob attack.
