Rangia, Oct 20: A higher secondary student was killed and his friend critically injured in an alleged mob attack on Monday following a road accident in Assam’s Rangia, triggering public outrage and protests demanding justice.
The deceased has been identified as Dhanjit Kalita, a resident of Athgaon in Rangia. His friend, identified as Bishal, sustained severe injuries in the assault and remains in critical condition.
According to family members and local reports, the two youths had gone out to attend Durga Puja celebrations when their two-wheeler met with an accident in the Borka Panitema area. A group of locals allegedly confronted and assaulted them instead of offering assistance.
The incident sparked anger among residents, with more than 100 people from Athgaon staging a protest outside Rangia Police Station. The protesters demanded swift justice and strict action against those responsible for the attack.
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