Assam

Firing in Tinsukia claims five lives

Pratidin Bureau

Firing in Dhola's Kherbari of Tinsukia has shocked entire Assam, which has been suspected to claim lives of five people.

According to reports, the incident has been suspected to be carried out by ULFA (I) although there are no clear proofs of it.

The unknown  miscreants are said to have been wearing military uniform according to witnesses.

Reportedly, the victims mostly belong to the Bengali-speaking community .

The victims have been identified as Ananta Biswas, Abhinash Biswas Shyamlal Biswas, Subol Das and Dhananjay Namasudra.

As per reports, six miscreants came in three motorcycles to accomplish the deed.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has condemned the incident and has directed DGP Kuladhar Saikia, ADGP Mukesh Agarwal, Ministers Keshab Mahanta and Tapan Gogoi to rush to the spot.

Sonowal has also directed to take strict action against the miscreants.

More details waited.

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