DHARMANAGAR: Tension gripped Dharmanagar on Monday after Congress workers alleged that party supporters were attacked by miscreants in Chandrapur, prompting a protest demonstration in front of Dharmanagar police station.
Congress leaders and workers gathered at the police station demanding immediate action against those responsible, alleging that the attack on their members and supporters in Chandrapur was carried out in a planned and deliberate manner.
During the protest, Congress leadership submitted a memorandum to the police, urging a fair and impartial investigation into the incident. They demanded that the culprits be identified swiftly and arrested, with exemplary punishment ensured to deter similar attacks in future.
The protesters cautioned that if the administration failed to act promptly and ensure justice, the party would be compelled to launch a larger agitation in the coming days.
Police at the station received the memorandum and assured the party leadership that the matter would be looked into. Further details regarding the nature of the attack and the identity of the accused are awaited as investigations continue.
The incident has added to political tensions in the region, with the Congress accusing unnamed miscreants of targeting its cadre.