Guwahati
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has ordered a high-level enquiry into the Dokmoka mob lynching case, on the other hand Assam Police have arrested 16 people in connection with this incident.
It must be mention here that two Guwahati-based youths were brutally killedby a mob suspicion of being child lifters in Karbi Anglong district.
Through twitter, Sonowal said, “I urge everyone to maintain peace and social harmony and not to fall prey to rumours. Police have already arrested 5 suspects. We won’t spare anyone and strictest of punishment will be given to the culprits”.
I urge everyone to maintain peace and social harmony and not to fall prey to rumours. Police have already arrested 5 suspects. We won't spare anyone and strictest of punishment will be given to the culprits.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) June 9, 2018
Assam Health minister Himanta Biswa Sharma also stated that this an unfortunate incident. The spiralling cases of rumours through social media & WhatsApp pose a threat to society & we all must get vigilant to curb it.
I am distressed at an unfortunate incident in which 2 young men Abhijeet Nath & Nilotpal Das were killed after they were mistaken as kidnappers.
The spiralling cases of rumours through social media & @WhatsApp pose a threat to society & we all must get vigilant to curb it.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 9, 2018
Meanwhile ss per the police source there was tension in the area following the incident but it is under control. Meanwhile, the police have arrested 16 people for their alleged involvement in the case .
