Gatherings Banned In Karimganj After Bajrang Dal Activist Killed

A day after a 16-year-old Bajrang Dal activist was murdered in Assam’s Karimganj prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of the district to prevent any untoward incident, the police said.

Sambhu Koiri was allegedly stabbed to death in Lowairpoa, around 50 km from Karimganj town, by a man after a heated argument on Sunday evening.

Animul Haque has been arrested for the teen’s murder and investigation is underway, officials said.

District authorities have tightened security and barred the gatherings of over four people in Karimganj after massive protests by locals in the area.