Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Raijor Dal Alleges Police Excesses During Assam Protest March
Raijor Dal supporters held a protest march in Guwahati on Thursday.
They were heading towards the home of Assam’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Police detained some protesters near the area.
Raijor Dal says officers used too much force and that several people were hurt.
The party said one worker suffered a serious injury.
It also said some injured protesters had not received medical care when it made its statement.
The claims have not been independently checked.
Police had not yet given a detailed response.
Raijor Dal supporters marched towards Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s residence in Guwahati on Thursday.
Police detained several protesters as they approached the area, and tension briefly prevailed.
The party alleged that police used excessive force and injured several protesters during the detentions.
Raijor Dal said worker Ananta Arandhara suffered a serious injury and that other protesters were hurt on their heads and chests.
The allegations could not be independently verified, and police had not issued a detailed response.
- Who
- Raijor Dal supporters, including detained party leaders Dhairya Konwar and Bidyut Saikia; police detained protesters.
- What
- A protest march towards the chief minister’s residence was followed by detentions and allegations of excessive force and injuries.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, near the residence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- Why
- The protest was called by Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi over issues concerning the state government.
Raijor Dal’s allegations
Police response
Use of force during detentions
Raijor Dal’s allegations
Raijor Dal alleged that police used excessive or disproportionate force while detaining protesters.
Police response
Police had not issued a detailed statement responding to the allegations.
Protester injuries
Raijor Dal’s allegations
The party said several protesters were injured and that some had not received medical treatment when it issued its statement.
Police response
The injuries and circumstances described by the party could not be independently verified immediately.
- Organising party
- Raijor Dal
- Protest location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Destination
- The residence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Protest call
- Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi
- Detained leaders named by the party
- Dhairya Konwar and Bidyut Saikia
- Party's injury allegation
- The party said several protesters were injured, including Ananta Arandhara, who it said suffered a serious injury.
- Verification and response
- The allegations could not be independently verified immediately; police had not issued a detailed statement.