Dibrugarh, Jan. 17: Deputy ranger Soumendra Saikia of Dibrugarh forest division was seriously injured last night when two criminals attacked him near the Sessa river bridge, reports our correspondent. Saikia, who is associated with Jokai reserve forest, had been admitted to a private nursing home.
Arrested
Joon Moni Dihingia was arrested today by Sivasagar police on charges of pilfering crude oil in Upper Assam. He was then handed over to Moran police.
Three dead: Three persons, including one minor, who were injured in a boat mishap last night at Nagabandh ghat, succumbed to their injuries at Phulbari Civil Hospital in Dhubri today.
Grenade hurled: Suspected militants today exploded a hand grenade at the residence of PWD engineer Irengbam Loken Singh in Uripok Gopalaji Leirak in Imphal