Tension in Mangaldai After Fish Vendor Assaults Local Youth; Accused Arrested

A heated altercation over fish prices at the Mangaldai market led to the assault of local resident Narendra Hazarika by fish vendor Arshad Ali, assisted by others. Hazarika sustained minor injuries. The incident sparked tension as RSS and Bajrang Dal activists arrived at the scene, causing vendors to flee and shops to close. Darrang Police swiftly arrested Arshad Ali, and Superintendent Prakash Sonowal intervened to restore peace. Although the situation normalized, many businesses remained closed.