Tinsukia firing: Assam govt announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for kin of victims
First Published: 2nd November, 2018 16:09 IST
The Assam government has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation each for the kin of the victims of Tinsukia firing incident. This was informed by Assam Water Resource Minister Keshav Mahanta.
The Assam government has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation each for the kin of the victims of Tinsukia firing incident.
This was informed by Assam Water Resource Minister Keshav Mahanta.
Earlier, Assam Ministers Keshav Mahanta, Parimal Suklabaidya and Tapan Gogoi called on the family members of the victims of Dhola firing incident.
As many as five people were gunned down by suspected ULFA-Independent cadres at Kherbari village under Dhola police station in Tinsukia district last evening.
Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia was also at the spot to take stock of the situation.
Tension gripped Assam’s Tinsukia after the killing of 5 people leading to widespread protests in the district.
The All Assam Bengali Yuba Chhatra Federation called for a 24-hour shutdown following the gruesome attack last evening. The shutdown started from 5 this morning.
The ULFA-Independent, meanwhile, has denied its involvement in the incident. In an emailed communique the outfit categorically denied its involvement in the Tinsukia firing
Meanwhile Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the killings in Tinsukia and said he has asked Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal to ensure strictest punishment is met out to the perpetrators of the cowardly act.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Shubhanshu Shukla Speaks to Students from Assam and Meghalaya from Space, Tells Them He Will Guide Them To Become Astronauts, Walk on the Moon
The Indian astronaut connected with the students using amateur (Ham) radio, making it a rare and inspiring moment.
11th July 2025
Assam Cabinet Approves Financial Assistance for Class 10 Students, Strict Rules for Hospitals
The amount is intended to help students purchase essential academic and nutritional items.
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Manipuri Community in Assam’s Silchar Stages Protest Demanding Autonomous Council
Manipuri Community in Assam: Demonstrators emphasised that the creation of the council is a constitutional right of the Manipuri community.
10th July 2025
Armed Robbers Loot Assam Businessman of Gold and Lakhs in Cash, Leaves Him Seriously Injured
The incident happened around 2 AM on Wednesday at the house of Junaid Ahmed, a well-known businessman in the area.
10th July 2025