Following hostel rioting, NIT Silchar suspends five Bangladeshi students and issues a deportation order in Assam.

Five Bangladeshi students at NIT Silchar have been suspended and face deportation for their involvement in a violent clash on campus, officials confirmed on September 15. The students, enrolled under ICCR scholarships, were allegedly found in possession of narcotics during hostel searches. The September 8 incident left several students injured, with two still in ICU. Authorities said the action includes a one-year suspension, expulsion from the hostel, and deportation, with ICCR endorsing the decision.

ASSAM RIFLES UNFURLS MONUMENTAL NATIONAL FLAG AT SRIKONA

The Assam Rifles unfurled a 72-foot-high Monumental National Flag at its Srikona headquarters on September 10, 2025, in a patriotic ceremony led by Maj Gen Suresh Bhambhu, Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), in the presence of veterans, school children, NCC cadets, and families. The majestic tricolour swayed as the National Anthem was sung, filling the gathering with pride and national spirit.

Assam DGP examines Barak Valley police and highlights a citizen-centric strategy.

“Whereas it has come to my notice that certain activities in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, pose potential threats to the safety, security and sanctity of this high-security zone; and whereas the Raj Bhavan, being the official residence of the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, requires heightened security and a tranquil environment for the smooth functioning of essential government duties;

Now, therefore, I, Amitabh Basumatary, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati, in exercise of powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, hereby prohibit within a radius of five kilometres of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati—

(i) Assembly of five or more persons, public gatherings, protests, rallies and demonstrations;
(ii) Use of loudspeakers, fireworks, crackers or any other noise-producing instruments;
(iii) Unauthorized movement of vehicles or individuals without prior approval; and
(iv) Any construction or disruptive activity which may impede security arrangements or cause disturbance.

This order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of its issuance. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Any person aggrieved by this order may file a written objection before the undersigned for its cancellation or modification.”

Assam: An investigation is underway after a fake doctor was discovered at Silchar Hospital.

A 23-year-old man, Mir Hussain Ahmed Barbhuiya, was arrested at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam’s Cachar district after allegedly posing as a gynaecologist and examining patients in the hospital’s outpatient department for three days. The arrest has raised alarm among patients and staff, with hospital authorities investigating how Barbhuiya gained access and operated undetected, and not ruling out possible insider involvement. This incident follows the earlier arrest of another fake doctor in Silchar, intensifying concerns over security and verification practices in government-run healthcare institutions and prompting police to promise strict action while urging public vigilance.

Assam: A dialysis unit at Silchar Medical College was sabotaged, and two employees were detained for damaging life-saving equipment.

“Police in Assam’s Silchar arrested two hospital staff — a 19-year-old housekeeping worker and a 28-year-old technician — for allegedly vandalising the dialysis unit at Silchar Medical College and Hospital, damaging eight machines and crippling treatment for dozens of poor patients. The act is suspected to be linked to a dispute over illegal payments collected in the facility’s free dialysis wing.”

A man was detained in Assam for posting offensive videos of his wife on social media.

A 28-year-old man, Zakir Hussain, has been arrested in the Bajarisora Police Station area of Sribhumi district for allegedly recording and circulating objectionable photos and videos of his wife on social media without her consent. According to police, Hussain secretly filmed intimate moments and later shared the content via Facebook and WhatsApp, leading to its rapid spread online.

The victim discovered the breach of her privacy and dignity and promptly filed a complaint with local authorities. Police acted swiftly, arresting Hussain and seizing the mobile phone used in the crime. He was subsequently produced before the local court and remanded to district jail.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with community members expressing outrage over the violation of trust within a marital relationship. Authorities have reiterated the importance of digital privacy and warned of strict action against those misusing social media for exploitative or defamatory purposes.