Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Kokrajhar shuts down after alleged rape
In Kokrajhar, a man named Rafikul Islam is accused of raping a mentally challenged woman.
This happened around 9:30 in the morning near a construction site.
The woman told her sister-in-law about the incident, and people in the area got very angry.
They protested and blocked the road, demanding that the man be punished.
The police arrested the man, but some protesters wanted to take the law into their own hands.
The police are investigating the case and asking people to stay calm.
This incident has made people worried about the safety of women and vulnerable people in the area.
The next day, a 12-hour bandh was called, which shut down normal life in Kokrajhar.
Shops, markets, and businesses were closed, and public transport was largely off the roads.
The police and security personnel were deployed to ensure the protest remained peaceful.
The authorities also issued a public advisory urging residents not to spread rumors or unverified messages on social media.
A 12-hour bandh was called on Sunday, bringing normal life to a near standstill in Kokrajhar.
The bandh was enforced by the Kokrajhar District Committee of the World Hindu Federation.
Shops, markets, and business establishments remained closed, and public transport stayed largely off the roads.
The incident occurred around 9:30 AM on January 10, triggering protests and a temporary blockade of the Kokrajhar–Bilasipara road.
The accused, Rafikul Islam, was arrested shortly after the incident, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Rafikul Islam, a labourer from Chapar in Dhubri district, and a mentally challenged orphaned woman
- What
- Alleged rape of a mentally challenged woman in Kokrajhar
- When
- January 10, around 9:30 AM
- Where
- Patharghat area, Kokrajhar, Assam
- Why
- The accused allegedly lured the woman into a shed and assaulted her
- Location
- Kokrajhar, Assam
- Date
- January 10
- Accused
- Rafikul Islam
- Victim
- Mentally challenged orphaned woman
- Incident Time
- 9:30 AM
- Accused's Profession
- Labourer
- Accused's Origin
- Chapar, Dhubri district
- Accused's Workplace
- Construction site in Patharghat
- Bandh Duration
- 12 hours
- Bandh Organizer
- Kokrajhar District Committee of the World Hindu Federation
Sources
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