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Assam Reassigns Dhubri SSP Leena Doley, Names Debasish Borah Acting Chief After Golakganj Lathi-Charge

A DIG-level inquiry is reviewing the police crackdown during the AKRASU torchlight rally.

Overview

  • The Home (A) Department attached SSP Leena Doley to Assam Police Headquarters in Ulubari until further orders.
  • Commandant Debasish Borah of the 4th Assam Police Battalion was given temporary charge of Dhubri SSP in addition to his current duties.
  • Disciplinary steps included suspending the Officer-in-Charge of Golakganj police station and placing the Gauripur OC under the reserve clause.
  • The September 10 AKRASU procession seeking Scheduled Tribe status in Golakganj turned violent after a lathi-charge, with more than 100 injuries reported.
  • AKRASU welcomed the move against the district police leadership yet said its agitation will continue, and the state has ordered a DIG-level probe with a rapid report timeline.