Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Communal Tension in Assam’s Kokrajhar After Rape Case
In Kokrajhar, Assam, there was a lot of tension and fighting after a man was accused of a serious crime.
The man tried to run away from the police and got hurt.
The police had to bring in more officers to keep the peace and told everyone not to spread false stories.
They said they would punish anyone who spreads false information.
Everyone is being asked to stay calm and not believe everything they hear.
Communal tension in Kokrajhar, Assam, following a rape case and subsequent violence.
The accused, from Dhubri district, was injured in police firing after attempting to flee custody.
District administration deployed additional forces at sensitive locations.
Public urged to avoid spreading rumours, with warnings of legal action against misinformation.
Police action included warning against rumours and deploying additional forces.
- Who
- Residents of Kokrajhar, Assam, and the accused from Dhubri district
- What
- Communal tension and violence following a rape case and subsequent police action
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Kokrajhar, Assam
- Why
- Alleged rape case and subsequent violence involving the accused and police
- Location
- Kokrajhar, Assam
- Incident Type
- Rape Case and Subsequent Violence
- Accused Status
- Injured in police firing
- Police Action
- Deployed additional forces, warned against rumours
- Public Advisory
- Avoid spreading rumours, legal action against misinformation