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Shutdown in Assam’s Kokrajhar over rape of mentally-challenged woman, govt appeals...

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo KOKRAJHAR, Jan 11 : Normal life was disrupted on Sunday in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, where a bandh was called to protest the alleged rape of a mentally-challenged woman. Markets and business establishments remained shut, and public transport stayed off the roads as a result of the bandh called by the World Hindu Federation. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita were imposed to prevent any deterioration of the law and order situation, officials said.

Shutdown in Assam’s Kokrajhar over rape of mentally-challenged woman, govt appeals...

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Key Highlights

  • The incident of rape happened in the Patharghat area of the district on Saturday.
  • The accused, who hailed from Dhubri district, has been apprehended, they said.
  • Additional forces were deployed at sensitive locations to maintain peace, they said.
  • The administration urged the people not to be swayed by rumours, and warned of strict legal action against those indulging in rumour-mongering.
  • People were asked to report misleading information to the district control room.
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