Flood-affected residents protest in Assam's Sivasagar, police stop march towards DC office

Roads in Assam’s Sivasagar district witnessed tension as flood-affected residents staged a protest demanding their rightful relief assistance and compensation.

The protesters were marching towards the District Commissioner’s office when police personnel stopped them midway, leading to an agitated situation in the area.

The demonstration centred on various demands raised by flood-affected residents, who took to the streets seeking the relief and compensation they said they were entitled to receive.

The police intervention to prevent the protesters from proceeding towards the District Commissioner’s office triggered tension, with the situation turning heated amid the competing demands of the protesters and the police restrictions.

Further details regarding the protesters’ specific demands and the administration’s response are awaited.