In neighbouring Dibrugarh district, protestors set ablaze the residence of BJP MLA from Chabua Binod Hazarika. "An office in his residence has been reduced to ashes," sources claimed, adding, that the gathering went ahead and pelted stone on chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s ancestral home in Molokgaon, which is nearby.

Unverified reports suggest that miscreants have broken gates of a bank at Chabua after breaking into post office and putting it on fire. Latest reports suggest that the bank has also been set on fire.

A source in Intelligence agency confirms that United Bank of India has been set on fire in Chabua.

Attempts of speak to deputy commissioner of Dibrugarh Pallav Gopal Jha turned futile.

In the meantime, reports suggests that superintendent of Dibrugarh police Gautam Bora has been transferred. He will be replaced by IPS officer Sreejith T, presently posted as SP Dima Hasao.

The situation remains tensed, with Chabua and Panitola being the most affected areas.

Army and Assam Rifles columns have been employed on requisition from the Civilian Administration for maintaining law and order situation in areas of Guwahati, Morigaon and Tezpur wherein a column each of 17 and 20 AR are employed to undertake flag marches and stabilise the situation, according to a statement by defence PRO.