Assam: Five arrested after violent clash leaves six injured in Nagaon’s Juria

Juria Police have arrested five alleged butchers within 24 hours in connection with a violent clash at Udmari Balugutia in Assam’s Nagaon district that left six people injured, three of them critically.

According to reports, the incident occurred at Balugutia market following an argument over customers being pulled in different directions at an allegedly illegal beef shop. What began as a minor dispute escalated into a violent confrontation late at night.

Among the injured, Ashikul Islam alias Ritumoni, Siddique Ali and Raju Moni sustained critical injuries and were rushed to Nagaon Medical College and Hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, both sides filed separate complaints at Juria Police Station. Police launched an investigation based on the complaints and apprehended five accused within 24 hours.

The arrested persons have been identified as Siddique Ali, Raju Moni, Babul Ali, Abu Shama and Manik Ali.

Police questioned the accused before completing the necessary legal formalities and arresting them on October 25. They were subsequently sent to judicial custody.

Further investigation into the incident is underway.