Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Man Killed in Police Firing After Machete Attack in Assam
A man named Ranjit Pandov was killed by police in Assam after he attacked his neighbors with a machete.
He was drunk and had a history of violent behavior, often threatening his family with the same weapon.
The police tried to stop him by talking to him and firing warning shots, but he didn't stop.
They then shot him, and he died on the way to the hospital.
His neighbors, Martin and Gita Pandov, were badly hurt and taken to the hospital.
The police are now investigating what happened.
Pandov's family and neighbors have reported his abusive nature and the fear he instilled in the community.
Ranjit Pandov, a 41-year-old man with a history of violence and alcoholism, attacked his neighbors Martin and Gita Pandov with a machete in Demow, Assam.
Pandov's violent behavior escalated when he threatened his family and neighbors, leading them to flee or seek help.
Police attempted to pacify Pandov for over 40 minutes but resorted to firing after he continued to threaten them with a machete.
Pandov was shot and died on arrival at the hospital, while Martin Pandov remains in critical condition, and Gita Pandov is out of danger.
A detailed inquiry will be conducted into the circumstances leading to the police firing, and neighbors have confirmed Pandov's abusive nature and the terror he created in the locality.
- Who
- Ranjit Pandov (deceased), Martin Pandov and Gita Pandov (victims), local police
- What
- Police firing after machete attack
- When
- January 7, around 8:30 PM
- Where
- Demow, Sivasagar district, Assam
- Why
- Ranjit Pandov attacked his neighbors and threatened police with a machete
- Location
- Demow, Sivasagar district, Assam
- Date
- January 7
- Deceased
- Ranjit Pandov
- Victims
- Martin Pandov and Gita Pandov
- Injury Status
- Gita Pandov out of danger, Martin Pandov critical
- Action Taken
- Police firing after failed attempts to pacify
- Investigation
- Detailed inquiry to be conducted
- Background
- Ranjit Pandov was a habitual alcoholic with a history of violence
