2 civilians dead, 20 police officials injured as Assam eviction drive turns violent

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 12, 2024
An eviction drive in Assam's Kamrup district turned violent as a mob clashed with police, resulting in two deaths and injuries to over 20 police personnel. The conflict arose when Bengali-speaking Muslim villagers, previously evicted, returned to the land. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma blamed Congress for escalating the situation....

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