Overview
- Police arrested Rafikul Islam within hours of the reported assault on an orphaned woman with a mental illness in the Patharghat area on Saturday.
- A 12-hour shutdown called by the World Hindu Federation’s district committee on Sunday brought Kokrajhar to a near standstill, with prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 and added security in place.
- During an escort from a secure location to court near Rani Ghuli, police say the accused tried to snatch a weapon during a toilet break and was shot and injured, with two policemen also hurt.
- District Commissioner Pankaj Chakravarty announced an SIT for the probe, a public control room, and steps such as identifying vulnerable areas for CCTV and improved lighting, alongside peace meetings with local groups.
- Local outlets reported overnight incidents including vandalism at an old mosque and an attack on a picnic bus, reports officials are monitoring as they appeal for calm.