Guwahati, Jan. 28 -- A PIL regarding the police "encounters" since Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assumed power in May 2021 was dismissed by the Gauhati High Court on Friday.

The Court dismissing the PIL said that no separate probe is required as the state government is already conducting separate investigations on each case.

Citing an affidavit from the government, the court said that 56 people had died, including four custodial deaths, while 145 others were wounded in 171 incidents between May 2021 and August 2022.

Advocate General Devajit Saikia assured the court that appropriate action will be taken against guilty persons, including police officials, once the enquiry is over.

The PIL was filed by advocate Arif Md Yeasin Jwadde...