Kokrajhar Mob Lynching: Two Dead, Internet Suspended Amid Rising Tensions in Assam
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Moneycontrol•21-01-2026, 09:51
Kokrajhar Mob Lynching: Two Dead, Internet Suspended Amid Rising Tensions in Assam
- •Two individuals were killed and three seriously injured in Kokrajhar, Assam, after a mob attacked them on suspicion of cattle theft.
- •The victims were associated with a road construction project and were attacked while returning from a work site.
- •The incident led to widespread unrest, with locals protesting, blocking highways, and setting houses on fire, including camps linked to ACMA and BCF.
- •Authorities suspended internet services in Kokrajhar and deployed additional security forces to control the situation and prevent the spread of rumors.
- •19 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, and Assam Police urged calm, warning against misinformation from "Anti-National elements."
Why It Matters: Mob lynching over cattle theft suspicion in Kokrajhar escalates tensions, leading to deaths, unrest, and internet suspension.
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