Gunfire over family land dispute in Assam's Nagaon; One hospitalised with bullet injury

At least six people were injured, including one who sustained a bullet injury, in an alleged firing incident following a family land dispute at No. 1 Barghuli in Assam's Nagaon district on Monday night, November 09.

According to allegations, the incident occurred when the family of Ufaidul Islam went to take possession of the disputed plot of land. The family of Shafiqul Islam allegedly arrived with a group of men and opened fire.

The complainants alleged that a group of around 20 to 30 people attacked them, leaving six persons injured. Rustam Ali sustained a bullet injury and is currently undergoing treatment at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital.

The other injured persons have been identified as Yusuf Ali, Ufaidul Islam, Abdul Barek, Atar Ali, Mofizul Islam and Rashidul Islam.

Police from Sulung and Ulubari reached the spot, initiated an investigation and shifted the injured to the hospital for treatment.

Further details about the circumstances of the firing and the identities of those involved are awaited.