BSF allegedly attacks Assam village amid Eid festivities: Five injured, one critical

Five people were injured in a violent assault allegedly carried out by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Dewaner-Alga village, South Salmara Mankachar district, around 9:30 pm on March 29. The incident has raised concerns and sparked outrage within the local community.
 

The incident, which occurred amid the Eid-ul-Fitr festivities, involved a team from the 150 BN BSF camp in Hatirchar allegedly entering Dewaner-Alga village and assaulting the locals. 
 

The victims, including a 15-year-old boy, were severely beaten with sticks, and one youth was detained and taken to the BSF camp.
 

Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with locals scrambling to help the injured. The victims were then transported across the Brahmaputra River at night to Hatshingimari District Hospital, where they received medical treatment.
 

One of the injured, identified as Sahidur Islam Mollah, a 15-year-old minor from Dewaner-Alga village, is in critical condition and has been referred to Guwahati for further treatment. Local residents reported that, during the attack, the BSF personnel also physically assaulted several women, including Salema Khatun, Suna Banu, Husnera Khatun, and Jahanara Khatun.
 

An elderly woman was also beaten by the BSF when she attempted to question why her grandchild was being taken away. The BSF team allegedly subjected them to further mistreatment. The BSF's actions have sparked outrage in the community.
 

Authorities have conducted a preliminary inquiry into the matter, and reports indicate that the BSF still holds one youth in their custody. As of now, the victims' family members are preparing to file formal charges against the BSF at the Sukhchar Police Station.
 

The incident has left the local community in distress, especially as the region prepares for the Eid celebrations.