Violence Erupts During Eviction Attempt in Assam's Kamrup District

In Assam's Kamrup (Metropolitan) district, police fired to disperse a mob attacking them during an eviction effort. Officials were met with resistances, where villagers wielded sharp weapons and stones, resulting in injuries to a magistrate and over 10 police officers. Additional security forces were deployed.

Police in Assam's Kamrup (Metropolitan) district resorted to firing shots to control a mob that attacked them during an eviction attempt on Thursday. The altercation occurred in Kochutoli village when a team from the Sonapur circle office and police moved to evict villagers who had previously reoccupied encroached land.

The local residents confronted the officials and law enforcement with sharp weapons, sticks, and stones, leading to injuries for a magistrate and over ten police officers. Additionally, a police vehicle sustained damage during the aggressive clash.

In response to the escalating violence, police opened fire to disperse the mob, and additional security forces were immediately dispatched to the scene. Further details about the incident are still being awaited.

(With inputs from agencies.)