Tension in Dibrugarh Village as Police Fire in Air During Cattle Theft Protest

A tense situation unfolded at Maijan New Village in Dibrugarh after a community night vigil against cattle theft escalated into a confrontation with police early Friday. Villagers alleged police inaction after a suspicious vehicle was stopped and its occupants were allowed to leave without questioning.

Angered residents protested, accusing the police of shielding thieves. As tensions rose, personnel from the Assam Police fired shots in the air to disperse the crowd, with additional forces deployed to restore order. Police have not issued an official statement, while locals claimed cattle theft has become a recurring problem in the area.