TNT News

GUWAHATI: Incidents of violence during Bihu celebration have dampened the mood for many in the city with at least three incidents of such violence occurred here within last couple of days that claimed one life and left two others seriously injured.

While 16 year old Bikash Mahanta of Chandmari area lost his life after a scuffle on Tuesday during a Bihu function, two others-Safikul Islam and Krishna Das were left injured on Thursday night.

City police though have succeeded to arrest three on charges of murder of Bikash, the culprits in the other two incidents are yet to be nabbed.

“I was on way to enjoy a Bihu function in Noonmati area last night when I accidentally collided with a guy in the crowd. The guy then kicked me despite I said sorry. Then some of his friends also joined him and tried to slit my throat with a blade,” said Safikul islam who is currently under medical attention.

Krishna Das was also attacked by a group of teenagers at Maligaon area and also sustaining serious injuries.