Udalguri, March 15 -- Residents of Rongapani village under Mazbat police station in Assam's Udalguri district, are living in fear following a series of escalating arson attacks.

Initially targeting livestock haystacks, the attacks culminated in a house fire on March 14.

According to locals, since March 3, unidentified individuals have been systematically setting fire to haystacks within the village, despite nightly vigils by residents.

The frequency of these incidents has created widespread panic.

The situation intensified on Wednesday night when the perpetrators targeted the residence of Ratna Gor, said a local resident.

At approximately 8 PM and again at 10 PM, arsonists set fire to Gor's home before fleeing. Villagers attempted to...