A shocking incident at Choudhury Eye Clinic in Silchar has stirred public outrage after a senior ophthalmologist was booked for allegedly assaulting a 2-year-old child during treatment. The incident, caught on video and shared by the mother, has gone viral, prompting swift police action and raising serious concerns over child safety and medical ethics in private healthcare facilities.
In Assam, innovative measures have been implemented to safeguard endangered species. A specialized overhead bridge in Jorhat now allows Hoolock Gibbons to safely cross railway tracks, mitigating risks from high-speed trains and electrification wires. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to expand similar structures across the state to protect local fauna and biodiversity.
Additionally, earlier this year, four loop bridges were installed in Bongaigaon district for Golden Langurs to safely cross busy roadways, addressing threats posed by infrastructure. These bridges act as wildlife corridors, enabling primates to move freely while avoiding dangerous encounters with vehicles.
A fatal accident occurred during MGNREGA works in Tripura’s Nailahabari, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives—Robert Malsom, 22, and Juhirani Malsom. Two others, Suryasa Malsom and Jagatbhakta Malsom, remain critically injured. The incident highlights concerns about worker safety in rural development projects. Additionally, a similar tragedy months ago in Guwahati saw three laborers severely injured during a drainage project when an old wall collapsed.
Police in Tamarhat, Assam, seized suspected brown sugar and apprehended a 30-year-old individual, Mofijul Hoque, during a raid on a computer stall in Satseura. A total of 7.86 grams of the substance was recovered in six plastic containers. The operation was conducted based on reliable intelligence, involving multiple officers from different stations. Authorities have sent the seized material for forensic examination and are investigating links to broader drug networks. This action forms part of Assam’s efforts to curb illegal narcotics and ensure public safety.
In a significant move to bolster peace and cooperation, Assam Rifles held a constructive dialogue with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Jiribam and Tamenglong districts on 14 April 2025. The interaction, conducted in Kadamtala, Borobekra, Nungba, and Kaimai, aimed at addressing security concerns and community welfare issues through mutual understanding and collaboration.
In a major success against trans-border crime, Bordermen of 66 Bn BSF under BSF Guwahati Frontier, in a joint operation with Assam Police, apprehended an Indian smuggler with Fake Indian Currency of denomination Rs 95,000 in Dhubri district, Assam,”
“Silchar witnessed violent street fights on April 13 as hundreds of Muslims protested the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act. The initially peaceful procession escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and Assam Police.”
Young entrepreneurs from Assam’s Sivasagar district have achieved a notable success in muga sericulture in Deori Habi, demonstrating the effectiveness of scientific practices in silkworm rearing. With support from the Central Silk Board, their harvest has already yielded 65,000 matured worms, projecting over 85,000 with an impressive 74% Effective Rearing Rate.
“A wave of grief has engulfed Silapathar, Assam, following the devastating suicide of 16-year-old Shivajit Nandi on April 5th. The 10th standard student was tragically found hanging at his residence in Majarbari Jamalpur village, leaving his family and the community in profound shock. Adding to the horror, CCTV footage reportedly captured Shivajit stabbing himself multiple times while recording the act on his mobile phone, allegedly to prove something to his 17-year-old girlfriend, with whom he had reportedly argued via phone shortly before. Shivajit’s family believes the girlfriend played a significant role in his decision to take this drastic step and has filed an FIR, expressing their concern that the investigation is not receiving the necessary urgency. The community is now calling for the girl’s arrest, hoping it will shed light on the heartbreaking truth behind this tragedy.”
Ribokson Dkhar Sawian, a 34-year-old Meghalaya Home Guard, died under suspicious circumstances in North Guwahati during a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) training program. While the Assam Police attributed his death to a heart attack, his family disputes this claim, citing his excellent health and the peculiar circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Ribokson was reported missing on April 9, and his body was discovered later that evening near a dhaba in Gauripur. His family has called for a thorough investigation into the case.
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