Inquiry Ordered into Fatal Shooting at Assam Wildlife Sanctuary

An inquiry has been initiated following the deaths of two individuals who were shot by forest guards at Laokhowa wildlife sanctuary in Assam. The district commissioner directed additional district magistrate Sudeep Nath to investigate the incident, with a report due within 10 days.

An official magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the fatal shooting of two individuals by forest guards at Laokhowa wildlife sanctuary in Assam's Nagaon district.

The incident occurred near Rowmari Beel in the early hours on Saturday, prompting a directive from the district commissioner for additional district magistrate Sudeep Nath to conduct a detailed investigation as per NHRC guidelines.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma instructed the chief secretary to commence an inquiry, emphasizing that all relevant parties must assist Nath, who is to submit his report within 10 days. The victims, brothers, were allegedly involved in illegal fishing and attempted to escape, leading to the tragic event.

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