According to CM Himanta Sarma, 150 Bengal people flee the violence at the polls and seek refuge in Assam

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that around 150 individuals from West Bengal have taken shelter in the state, fearing for their lives amid amid violence during panchayat polls.

“Around 150 people from West Bengal have come as refugees to Assam. They have told that they have come because of the fear of violence in the panchayat elections. We have provided them accommodation, food and medical facilities. Around 133 people are currently staying in relief camps,” he said.

#WATCH | Jorhat: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, says "Around 150 people from West Bengal have come as refugees to Assam. They have told that they have come because of the fear of violence in the panchayat elections. We have provided them accommodation, food and medical facilities.… pic.twitter.com/NMARNmm5WV

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