In Lowairpua Bazar Sec 144 over Bajrang Dal patron’s murder
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Karimganj/Hailakandi: Prohibitory orders were imposed on Monday in the Lowairpua Bazar area of Assam’s Karimganj district, where tension erupted after the death of a 16-year-old Bajrang Dal worker a day earlier.
A police officer said that one person has been arrested in connection with the murder.
Sambhu Koiri was attacked and killed by unidentified miscreants in Lowairpua area on Sunday evening when he was returning to Karimganj after attending a three-day training camp at Bajrang Dal in neighboring Hailakandi district, the officer said.
“Koiri was attacked with sharp weapons. Locals rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors there declared him brought dead,” the officer said.
Immediately after the incident, local people surrounded Bazaricherra police station of the district and demanded the arrest of the accused. He added that additional forces have also been deployed in the area.
However, the situation remained tense, Additional District Magistrate Karimganj imposed restrictions on the area under Section 144 CrPC.
According to an official order, the administration has also banned the distribution of any leaflets, posters and banners in Karimganj district.
The order further said that these restrictions will remain in force till further orders.
