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'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

'...in the minds of the youth of Assam.' 'Now, no protests happen in Assam because of fear of police encounters.'

Human rights violated during Assam eviction drive: Human rights panel

The AHRC has asked the home department to inform it about the steps taken within 21 days, and said the next course of action will be decided on the basis of the response.

Assam govt asked to file detailed affidavit on police encounters

The Gauhati high court on Tuesday asked the Assam government to file a detailed affidavit on the police encounters that have been taking place since the Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in the state in May 2021.

Phukan is fiercely independent: legal fraternity

Assam, Bengal remain peaceful; no violent protests

Businesses and banks in Guwahati were open and vehicles plied the roads but schools and colleges were closed. Stray incidents of clashes were reported in West Bengal.

Assam violence: Toll rises to 36, curfew relaxed

Two more bodies were found in trouble-torn districts of Assam, taking the toll in the mayhem unleashed by ultras there to 36, even as the curfew clamped in the area was relaxed on Tuesday as no fresh violence was reported from anywhere.