Assam: Margherita Civil Hospital doctor assaulted following alleged dispute with Hindu family

A mob attacked a gynecologist posted at Margherita FRU/Civil Hospital on the morning of February 22, following a family dispute.
 

Dr. Selix Alam was brutally attacked by a large crowd in front of the Civil Hospital.
 

The enraged mob claimed that several months ago, Dr. Selix Alam eloped with a Hindu female employee of the Margherita Civil Hospital, who resided in Jagun. It has been alleged by the girl’s family members that Dr. Alam had been blackmailing the girl and her family.
 

After the incident, Margherita police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. 
 

Both Dr. Selix Alam and the victim were taken to the Margherita Police Station, where the matter was being handled at the time of this report.
 

Further details are awaited as investigation into the matter is underway.