Guwahati, Assam: Outrage and protests erupted in Morigaon district following a violent attack on a Hindu family in Gorumara Doloni village, located 40 kilometers from Guwahati under Mayong police station. The incident, which left five family members seriously injured, including a woman and a minor, sparked demands for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and increased security measures. Despite the filing of a police report by the family members at the local station, no arrests had been made as of Wednesday, intensifying frustrations within the Hindu community in the region.
Reports indicate that the conflict originated on February 9 when a group allegedly trespassed on the land of the Hindu family in Doloni village to cut grass without permission. The situation escalated when the family objected, leading to a larger group armed with machetes and sharp weapons to launch an attack. The victims were rushed to Guwahati Medical College Hospital for treatment, where they remain under medical care.
Local residents took to the streets on February 12, blocking roads and staging demonstrations to voice their concerns about the lack of police action and protection. Many fear that without immediate intervention, Hindu villagers will continue to be at risk of targeted violence. Authorities, including senior police and administrative officials, responded by assuring the public of a swift investigation and promising to apprehend all culprits in a timely manner.
The incident sheds light on the underlying tensions in Morigaon’s riverine areas along the Brahmaputra, where demographic changes over the years have resulted in Hindu families becoming minorities. Reports of targeted violence and intimidation towards Hindu households by majority Muslim communities, believed to have migrated from Bangladesh, have raised alarms among the local population. The escalation of communal friction and land disputes in the region, as documented by Organiser weekly, highlights the urgent need for intervention and resolution by the district administration.
Amid mounting pressure, the Morigaon district administration has pledged to take decisive action against those responsible for the attack on the Hindu family in Gorumara Doloni village. The community remains vigilant and hopeful that justice will prevail, as they continue to seek reassurance and support from the authorities in ensuring their safety and well-being.