Controversy Erupts Over Assam Protester's Death

Opposition groups in Assam have accused the BJP government of conspiracy following the death of Congress worker Mridul Islam during a protest. Islam is being called the 'first martyr' of the anti-corruption movement. The opposition demands an investigation, accountability, and compensation for the family.

In Assam, the death of Mridul Islam, a 45-year-old Congress worker, amid a protest has stirred intense controversy. Opposition parties allege that his death due to tear gas exposure is a calculated conspiracy by the BJP government to suppress dissent in the region.

The Congress has declared Islam as the 'first martyr' of their fight against alleged corruption, demanding a judicial investigation. Party leaders assert that the protest was peaceful until the police intervened with tear gas, leading to Islam's tragic demise.

Authorities have claimed that tear gas shells were rolled to disperse protesters and deny direct firing of the canisters. Despite this, opposition leaders are calling for accountability, compensation, and the resignation of top police officials involved.

(With inputs from agencies.)