Dibrugarh, May 6 -- A local BJP worker was forcibly shaved by locals at Digboi in Assam's Dibrugarh district following a viral phone conversation that sparked anger within the Moran community.

The incident stemmed from escalating tensions related to panchayat elections.

The controversy began with a video showing Junmoni Moran, an independent candidate from Ward No. 7 of Borhapjan Panchayat, confronting BJP MLA Suren Phukan, alleging violations of the model code of conduct during his campaign. This video gained significant traction on social media and in state media.

Subsequently, MLA Phukan's supporters filed an FIR against Junmoni Moran at the Doomdooma Police Station, leading to her arrest and detention.

While Moran was in custody, ...