Barpeta Police force arrested 25 persons on Thursday, on the grounds of allegedly attacking indigenous Muslims in Kaljahi Reserve, Assam.
Barpeta police arrest 25
As per reports from a local media agency, a group of people attacked the Muslims with machetes, sticks and axes. The incident was reported on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident resulted in many people getting severely injured in the attack including women and children- five of them are in critical situation and are undergoing treatment at the Barpeta Medical College Hospital.
As per reports, the victims said, “the attackers were encroachers who have settled in the area during the last two years. During the Eid celebration, they organised gambling in the area. When a few villagers opposed them, around 2000 people came with sharp weapons and beat up everyone in the area.”
Shrinkhal Chaliha who is the Veer Lachit Sena Leader said, “we stand by the Indigenous Muslim Community in Barpeta. Any attack on our indigneous brothers and sisters, both Hindus and Muslims will not be tolerated at any cost”. In addition he also added, “we give the illegal settlers 10 days time to leave this state.”
