Two Accused in Bokakhat Grenade Case Injured in Police Encounter

Two key accused in the June 24 Bokakhat grenade blast, Bhavesh Kalita and Sanjiv Baruah, were injured in a police encounter during a weapon recovery in Golaghat. They allegedly fired at police after retrieving hidden pistols, prompting retaliation. Both are hospitalized. The blast had injured three policemen. Six suspects, including an ex-ULFA cadre, have been arrested so far. The case unfolds amid growing scrutiny of police encounters in Assam.