Assam: Cops fire at protestors during eviction drive, at least 3 feared dead
Hyderabad, Sept. 23 -- At least three people were feared dead, and many injured after Assam police fired upon protestors, who were opposing a land eviction drive, in Assam's Darrang district on Thursday. Police has not confirmed any casualties so far and said that nine cops and two civilians were injured. However, as per locals three people died in the police firing.
As per reports, the administration served an eviction notice to residents of Kirakota Char late on Wednesday night, after which protests erupted in the area on Thursday morning. After this, the administration reportedly promised that the villagers will be rehabilitated before the eviction. However, locals claimed that once activists left the area, the police opened fire on t...
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