Opposition parties in Assam are questioning the state police's handling of the Zubeen Garg death case after a Singapore coroner ruled out foul play, contradicting the Assam police's murder charges against several accused. The conflicting findings have sparked controversy and calls for further investigation.
Police in Assam's Tinsukia district have arrested seven individuals suspected of providing logistical support and facilitating communication for the banned militant group ULFA (I).
An Assam Police team is questioning Congress leader Pawan Khera in Delhi regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family.
Opposition parties in Assam are questioning the police investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg after a Singapore coroner ruled it an accidental drowning, contradicting the Assam police's murder charge.
Assam police have arrested five individuals for their alleged involvement in an interstate cyber crime syndicate, focusing on SIM card fraud and identity theft.
Assam Police arrested three individuals in two separate operations for allegedly smuggling banned Yaba tablets and illegal liquor, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praising the successful busts.
Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore and arrested three individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Patharkandi, signaling a strong stance against drug trafficking in the state.
Assam Police in Cachar district seized heroin worth 3.25 crore and arrested five individuals involved in drug trafficking, reaffirming the state's commitment to combating drug abuse.
Assam Police conducted a search operation at the residence of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi following an incident on polling day in the Khowang constituency. The search was related to allegations against the BJP and a subsequent physical altercation between AJP and BJP workers.
Police in Dibrugarh, Assam, have arrested three youths for allegedly extorting money in the name of ULFA(I). The accused targeted a doctor, demanding Rs 60 lakh through SMS messages and an extortion letter.
The Telangana High Court has granted temporary anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam police over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
Opposition parties question the Assam police's murder charges in the Zubeen Garg death case after a Singapore coroner ruled out foul play, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defends the state's investigation.
The Telangana High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed against him by Assam police over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for sending a threatening message to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma via WhatsApp.
The RSS has filed police complaints against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly comparing the organisation and the BJP to a 'poisonous snake' during an election rally in Assam.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed its condolences following the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away at the age of 70.
The Assam government, led by Advocate General Devajit Saikia, has commenced arguments in the Zubeen Garg death case before a special fast-track court. The government aims to ensure no loopholes are left in the charge framing process, despite differing conclusions from Singapore Police.
Assam Police have arrested two individuals from the Barpeta district for their alleged connections to fundamentalist groups, following an operation by the Special Task Force (STF).
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after its candidate, Kunki Chowdhury, was summoned by police in connection with an election-related case, alleging political harassment and misuse of power by the ruling BJP.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states that Assam Police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, citing jurisdictional limitations and dependence on witnesses in Singapore.
Assam officials assert that the Zubeen Garg death case proceedings will continue unaffected, despite Singapore Police concluding their probe with no evidence of foul play.
The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after its Guwahati Central candidate, Kunki Chowdhury, was summoned by police in connection with an election-related case. The AJP alleges the ruling BJP is using intimidation tactics due to Chowdhury's strong performance.
The latest seizure adds to a series of drug hauls reported from Assam and other northeastern states in recent months, indicating the persistence of trafficking routes across the region.
The chief minister is 'more upset with the Assam police than with Pawan Khera.'
A popular Bihu dancer was killed and 11 members of her troupe were injured in a head-on collision between a mini bus and a trailer truck in Assam's Tamulpur district, police said on Saturday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticised the Congress party for making what he claims are unverified allegations against him and his family, including accusations of undeclared assets and multiple passports held by his wife. Sarma has vowed to pursue legal action against Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, and has accused them of spreading misinformation.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has moved the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, over allegations related to multiple passports and undisclosed overseas assets.
Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the armed robbery at a doctor's residence in Assam's Nagaon district. The incident involved an attack on the doctor and his wife, with police investigations ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.
What began as a war of words has now turned into a sharp political and legal confrontation, with both sides digging in.
A retired teacher and his wife allegedly died by suicide in Kalaigaon, Assam, due to financial hardships and prolonged illness, according to a note they left behind.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Singapore authorities have sent singer Zubeen Garg's post-mortem and toxicology reports to the state police. The SIT probing the death has made progress and will submit the chargesheet in court within the stipulated time.
The Supreme Court has acquitted accused persons in a murder case, highlighting the dangers of inept or scripted investigations in criminal prosecutions.
A special court in Assam has rejected the bail petition of Shyamkanu Mahanta, the prime accused in the death of singer Zubeen Garg, citing a risk of him fleeing the country.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Arunachal Pradesh, uncovering a large-scale interstate liquor smuggling and money laundering network.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 14 individuals allegedly involved in fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore. The accused targeted job seekers with fake work-from-home opportunities via social media and job portals.
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail in a case related to allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
In its list of 26 candidates for Thursday's assembly elections, 13 are from the Bengali-speaking Muslim community -- a demographic that was at the centre of the original Assam agitation.
A day after the Assam police searched his Delhi residence, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday moved the Telangana high court seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed in Guwahati in connection with his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
Opposition Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury has filed a police complaint regarding alleged deepfake videos circulating on social media that defame her family, following claims made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about her mother's food habits.
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