Masum Ahmed Arrested in Hailakandi for ₹80 Lakh Fraud; West Bengal Police Attacked During Operation.

“A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Hailakandi’s Algapur on Thursday night when a special team from West Bengal Police faced a violent attack while attempting to arrest an accused in a large-scale financial fraud case. Two police personnel sustained serious injuries in the assault. The West Bengal Police team had arrived to apprehend Sharif Uddin Choudhury, the working president of AGP’s Hailakandi district unit, and his son Masum Choudhury, who were accused of defrauding ₹80 lakh. As the police attempted to take action, they were ambushed by Masum and a group of miscreants using sticks, bricks, and sharp weapons.”

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal addressing officials during a health department review meeting in Hailakandi.

Health Minister Directs Improvement of Rural Hospital Infrastructure

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has directed officials to improve rural hospital infrastructure to ease the burden on district-level healthcare facilities. During a review meeting in Hailakandi, he emphasized the need for better medical services and issued strict instructions to enhance healthcare parameters. Local MLAs raised concerns about doctor shortages and counterfeit medicines, prompting urgent action from the administration.